Whether you’re just starting to brainstorm your idea or ready to turn your passion into a profitable venture, this class will give you a roadmap to success. You’ll learn what you need to start a business in Georgia, from assessing the feasibility of your idea to marketing, finding financing, building a team, and operating legally. You’ll leave with actionable steps, essential tools, and resources to start your business on a strong foundation. Small businesses are the backbone of America; this class will help you start yours.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
This is a webinar. Upon registration, you will receive your access link via email.
Terence Strong graduated with a degree in Finance from Emory University and over the next 10 years built a career in international finance, partnerships and philanthropy at the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank and the Rockefeller Foundation. He then successfully co-founded, raised capital for and scaled a venture-funded e-commerce startup in the bath and body industry, while teaching marketing, finance, strategy and customer development at a globally recognized tech accelerator. He brings years of experience on both sides of the entrepreneurial table as a financier and founder with a passion for community development, consumer products and early-stage venture development.
The UGA Small Business Development Center is a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia. This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. Our federal funding disclosure can be found at www.georgiasbdc.org.
By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations. All programs are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
