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, July 30, 2026
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Musashi Uchida is a business consultant at the UGA Small Business Development Center in Gwinnett. He has over 20 years of experience in small business, with a focus on sales and operations. As a managing partner, he helped grow a small martial arts studio in Peachtree Corners into one of the largest in the southeast. Prior to that, he was successful developing new business and sales as an account executive for an enterprise IT hardware start-up company in Norcross.
Uchida's areas of expertise include sales, business development, customer success, international trade, event marketing, strategic planning and business operations.
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.
