Government incentives at the state, county and local levels include training grants for new or better training, tax credits and abatements, reimbursements for expenses, low-cost and forgivable loans, and low- or no-cost services or improvements to help businesses achieve success.

But who exactly do they benefit, and what makes them important?

Read this cheat sheet to learn:

• How incentives create revenue streams at the corporate and personal levels
• What the corporation and the government must do to fulfill their obligations
• How incentives benefit the government, the recipient corporation and individuals