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.

Fri
28
February
February 28th @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0649-007
UGA Gwinnett Campus
2530 Sever Road NW
Lawrenceville, 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
4
March
March 4th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0649-014
UWG Newnan Campus
80 Jackson St
Newnan, 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
13
March
March 13th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0649-006
Live Webinar
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
19
March
March 19th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0649-010
Live Webinar
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
25
March
March 25th @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0649-011
Cunningham Conference Center
3100 Gentian Blvd #119
Columbus, 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
2
April
April 2nd @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0691-001
Live Webinar
0.00
This two-hour live webinar will explore various small business funding sources, including the State Small Business Credit Initiative and the financial management best practices that support growth.
Wed
16
April
April 16th @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0649-002
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
24
April
April 24th @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0661-002
Live Webinar
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.