State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

About the Program

Over 80% of younger, smaller firms rely on personal savings or funds from friends or family to fund their business.* This means that only 20% of small, younger firms have access to outside capital sources. 

The UGA Small Business Development Center has a team of business advisors who serve as small and micro business finance specialists. This team is tasked with working with market segments that often lack access to capital or have difficulty accessing traditional lending.

Our business advisors are available to assist businesses through advisory services and educational training programs. 

PROGRAM PARTNERS

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

ADVISORY SERVICES

UGA SBDC Business Advisors provide advisory services in the areas of accounting, financial management, capital (loan) acquisition, financial projections creation and the administrative tasks associated with starting a business. 

Contact one of our business advisors if you need assistance:

  • Setting up an accounting /financial management system
  • Creating financial projections or financial statements
  • Seeking or applying for loans or business funding between$50,00-$150,000
  • Legally establishing a business in the state of Georgia (SOS, DOR, EIN, etc.)

SSBCI TEAM

EDUCATIONAL

Business advisors regularly host online and in-person, no-cost classes and workshops focusing on accounting, financial, and funding issues faced by small and micro businesses. 

In partnership with the UGA SBDC, the University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences is offering no-cost courses for entrepreneurs to understand and improve their credit scores. Click here for upcoming dates.

Thu
9
January
January 9th @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0648-001
Regions Center
303 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE
Gainesville, GA
0.00
This two-hour workshop will explore various small business funding sources, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative and the financial management best practices that support growth.
Mon
13
January
January 13th @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0649-005
City Springs
1 Galambos Way
Sandy Springs, GA
0.00
This two-hour workshop will explore various small business funding sources, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative and the financial management best practices that support growth.
Tue
21
January
January 21st @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0649-001
KSU Center
3333 Busbee Drive
Kennesaw, GA
0.00
This two-hour workshop will explore various small business funding sources, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative and the financial management best practices that support growth.
Thu
30
January
January 30th @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0661-001
Century Center Building 2200
2200 Century Parkway, #Suite 0003
Atlanta, GA
0.00

This two-hour workshop will explore various small business funding sources, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative and the financial management best practices that support growth.

Tue
11
February
February 11th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0649-003
Health Sciences & Business Administration
2525 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
0.00
This two-hour workshop will explore various small business funding sources, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative and the financial management best practices that support growth.
Mon
17
February
February 17th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0649-008
UGA SBDC in Savannah
316 E. Bay Street
Savannah, GA
0.00
This two-hour workshop will explore various small business funding sources, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative and the financial management best practices that support growth.
Wed
7
May
May 7th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0648-002
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
1001 Love Avenue
Tifton, GA
0.00
This two-hour workshop will explore various small business funding sources, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative and the financial management best practices that support growth.
Thu
8
May
May 8th @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0663-001
Lucas Center for Entreprenuership Downtown
209 Gloucester Street
Brunswick, GA
0.00

This two-hour workshop will explore various small business funding sources, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative and the financial management best practices that support growth.