Welcome - Membership Portal

What’s Included

As a Vanguard Member you have access the full suite of Invest South Fulton business support services designed to strengthen minority and marginalized-owned businesses across the region. Members receive hands-on assistance, access to technical experts, business development resources, and discounted admission to all Invest South Fulton programs and events.

Available Services

Business Mentorship

Guidance, Accountability, and access to to leaders who have built and scaled successful enterprises.

Business Start-Up Guidance

Support for new entrepreneurs navigating business formation, structure, compliance, and the early steps that determine long-term success

Business Support Services

Access to expertise across the core areas that make a business sustainable and competitive. Assistances in areas of Accounting & Tax Strategy, Marketing & Branding, Human Resources, Information Technology and more

Make the Most of You Membership

We want to ensure you have everything you need at your fingertips. Head over to these dedicated sections in membership portal to stay connected:

Business Readiness Questionnaire (Business Readiness):

Business Growth (Business Tiering):

  • Curious about your perks? Visit the Business Tiering page to see how your membership is evolving.

What’s Happening (Events):

  • Don’t miss out! Check the Events page to register for our next gathering.

Knowledge Hub (FAQ):

  • Have a question? Our FAQ page is packed with helpful guides and troubleshooting tips

Upcoming Workshops

  • Details: Is Your Business Built Right? The START portion focuses on structure, compliance, and financial organization.

    Date: January

    Focus Areas:

    • Understanding business entities (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, Nonprofit)

    • Determining whether you are in the correct entity

    • Separation of personal vs business finances

    • Business bank accounts and basic compliance

  • Details: Get Your Financial House in Order - Accounting Systems & Financial Setup.

    Date: February

    Focus Areas:

    • Bookkeeping fundamentals (what it is and what it is not)

    • Selecting and using an accounting system

    • Organizing income, expenses, and records

  • Details: Know Your Numbers - Financial Statements 101.

    Date: March

    Focus Areas:

    • Profit & Loss statement explained

    • Balance sheet basics

    • Cash flow fundamentals

    • Why financials matter for decision-making and funding

  • Details: The START portion focuses on structure, compliance, and financial organization.

    Date: January – START Workshop 1 - Is Your Business Built Right?

    Focus Areas:

    • Understanding business entities (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, Nonprofit)

    • Determining whether you are in the correct entity

    • Separation of personal vs business finances

    • Business bank accounts and basic compliance

  • A relaxed, guided workshop where participants can explore various materials and mediums at their own pace. Perfect for creatives of all skill levels looking to reconnect with their craft—or try something entirely new.