UGA Assists with Launch of Turmeric Business
South Georgia couple launches turmeric supplement business with UGA assistance When customers ask Diane and Ed Taylor about the pain-relieving properties of turmeric, they tell them about Bo and Tarra. The two Asian elephants, who live on the 850-acre Elephant Refuge of North America (ERNA) in southern Georgia, no longer suffer from arthritis since […]
Closed, But Not “Closed”: SBDC Helps St. Marys Business Thrive During COVID Shutdown
Cottle & Gunn in St. Marys, Georgia, closed its doors in April when the state’s shelter-in-place directives took effect. But the COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop owner Deborah Cottle from doubling — then tripling — her sales from the previous spring, thanks to a creative outlook, a new online store, and some help from the UGA […]
A Helping Hand
Darrel Hulsey Director of the UGA SBDC International Trade Center Darrel Hulsey has spent the last 30 years helping small businesses in Georgia thrive. As the director of the International Trade Center at the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Hulsey spends his days helping small business owners begin exporting their products […]
Trust, then Verify: CPA Values Well-Researched Second Opinion Prior to Purchasing Firm
Augusta accountant Lisa Mayo is familiar with the variety of resources the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center has at its disposal, as she is one of those resources. She frequently serves as a tax panelist and QuickBooks expert for its SBDC StartSMART™ courses. Mayo, a CPA and CVA, or certified valuation analyst, believes […]
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Supports Americus Staple
Federal restaurant revitalization fund brings new life to Americus institution Tracia Tullis and her mom Gladys opened Gladys’ Kitchen in Americus 27 years ago. The country cooking restaurant, known for its crispy fried chicken, signature dessert and the delicious caramelly Butter Roll, is an important community asset, a popular gathering place on weekdays, […]
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How to Stand Out on LinkedIn
“What do people need to know about you?” This basic question should underlie every decision you make about what to include on your LinkedIn profile. User surveys show that the two most popular uses of LinkedIn are to look at somebody’s profile before and after they meet with them. What does […]
Lawn care company exceeds yearly projections with help from SBDC
Kyle Flanagan’s roots are in lawn care – the Florida native started mowing lawns in his parents’ neighborhood when he was just 11. He moved to Athens in 2002 to attend the University of Georgia and worked for a regional chem-lawn company to pay for tuition. As he built connections in the community […]