Former police officer takes safety standard product to market with the help of UGA SBDC
A roadside accident sparked a life‑saving idea—and with help from the UGA Small Business Development Center, former police officer Deidre Goodwin turned that idea into a fast‑growing safety product company. With SBDC guidance on strategy, marketing, and growth, Haltzgloves went from prototype to national distribution, achieving 500‑fold sales growth and earning a major big‑box retail contract.
UGA SBDC digital marketing leads to market expansion for Cornelia managed service provider
With help from the UGA Small Business Development Center, Cornelia-based ACG Solutions sharpened its digital marketing and SEO strategy to fuel expansion across Northeast Georgia. SBDC consulting led to stronger online visibility, new market entry, and measurable results—driving revenue growth, job creation, and a broader service footprint for the family-owned IT firm.
With UGA SBDC assistance, franchisee grows to four locations and receives national recognition
After decades as a corporate executive, a simple question on a Massage Envy brochure sparked Mark Preetorius’s journey into franchise ownership, leading him to explore franchising with guidance from the UGA Small Business Development Center.
Digital marketing puts cybersecurity firm on the radar for new clients
Athens-based Firestorm Cyber boosted its visibility and client growth through strategic digital marketing with guidance from the UGA SBDC. SBDC consulting helped refine the firm’s website and LinkedIn presence, leading to major new clients and rapid expansion—now serving customers worldwide with triple-digit growth in recent years.
UGA SBDC assists FREN in transforming medical spaces
With support from the UGA SBDC, design innovator Stephen Nottingham strengthened and scaled Fren, a multidisciplinary design firm focused on healthcare and education. SBDC consulting helped refine Fren’s business concept, funding strategy, and growth plan—fueling rapid expansion, new hires, and 400% annual revenue growth.
Sister entrepreneurs use UGA SBDC to guide business growth
When sister entrepreneurs Brianne Martin and Dani Harmadi wanted to scale Freshwater Design Co. from a home-based studio into a downtown Augusta production and retail space, they reached out the UGA SBDC for help. SBDC consulting helped them develop a business plan, secure SBA financing, and better manage cash flow—fueling doubled sales, team growth, and plans for continued expansion and rebranding.
UGA SBDC supports business providing essential autism therapy in Northwest Georgia
Lara May successfully grew May Behavioral Services from a home-based startup into a thriving Northwest Georgia practice providing essential autism therapy with UGA SBDC support. SBDC consultants helped her stabilize cash flow, navigate insurance and compliance requirements, secure a larger facility, and build strong business systems—supporting steady growth from three to 13 employees and expanded patient capacity.
A lifetime learner thrives with UGA SBDC
James Guzman worked with the UGA SBDC to transform his plumbing startup into a fast-growing, trusted brand. Through SBDC training, rebranding guidance, and strategic planning, Guzman scaled True Blue Plumbing from a one-person operation into a multi-vehicle company with a growing team—boosting sales sevenfold and strengthening both business performance and community impact.