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.
Macon restaurant crosses the finish line with help of UGA SBDC
Entrepreneurs Dawn McCullar and Brooke Woods reached out to the UGA SBDC to secure the funding needed to open Yollah Social Kitchen + Garden. UGA SBDC consultants assisted them with their business planning and financial projections they needed—helping launch a restaurant that has quickly become a welcoming, community favorite in Macon.
Business planning and ongoing advice from UGA SBDC help baker boost product sales
From a home baker to a national food brand, Aundrea Dumas grew Legends Foods LLC with guidance from the UGA SBDC. Through business planning, strategy, and ongoing advising, the SBDC helped her scale production, secure major retail opportunities, and bring her Eazy Peazy Cakes to shelves nationwide—including Walmart—while honoring her family’s legacy.
Strategic planning and business foundations from SBDC help brokerage gain sales and success
Discover how strategic planning and expert guidance from the UGA SBDC helped Rebecca Robinson Davis build a successful veterinary brokerage from the ground up. With SBDC support in forecasting, cash flow, marketing, and business operations, Practice Sales Advisors gained a strong foundation for growth—turning industry expertise into a thriving, people-centered business.
A roadside tradition continues to grow with UGA SBDC
Since 1937, Stuckey’s has been a beloved roadside landmark for travelers across America, famous for its iconic pecan log roll. When the company sought to acquire a property for a new pecan shelling and candy manufacturing facility, it turned to the UGA SBDC for support. The UGA SBDC helped Stuckey’s develop a strategic business plan, secure financing, and establish clear, achievable goals to support the brand’s continued growth and legacy.