GDOL Hosts "Starting Your Own Business" Chat

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) will host an online chat about “Starting Your Own Business” Wednesday, Nov. 30. The chat will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the GDOL website www.dol.state.ga.us.

The 90-minute, question-and-answer chat is called “Ask T.E.D.” (Type, Explore, Discover). A panel of experts will provide information on writing a business plan; obtaining loans, grants and funding; marketing a business; securing necessary licenses and permits; tax benefits to employers; finding mentors or counselors; local resources to help businesses grow and prosper; and finding qualified employees.

Employers, job seekers, and workforce professionals are encouraged to participate in the chat. Questions may be submitted in advance on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Georgia.Department.of.Labor and Twitter at @GeorgiaDOL and those questions will be answered during the chat. To sign up for a reminder, or sign into the chat on the day of the event, go to the Spotlight or Quick Links sections on the GDOL website at www.dol.state.ga.us

Previous chats can also be replayed from the Spotlight section of the department’s website by clicking on the “Chat with an Expert: Replay” link. The topics previously covered include “Services for Veterans,” “Profit by Investing in Workers with Disabilities,” “Workforce Development,” “Making the Most of GDOL’s Online Services,” “GDOL Services for Businesses,” “Job Searching in a Tight Economy,” “Options for Your Next Career,” and “Resumes.”

Connect with the GDOL on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter @GeorgiaDOL. You can access all pages via the website at www.dol.state.ga.us