UGA SBDC business plan guidance finances plant, leads to profit for meat producers
A strong business plan can be the difference between an idea and a thriving enterprise. With support from the UGA Small Business Development Center, business partners Steve Jackson and Kenny Woodham secured financing for a $2.1 million meat processing facility that helped grow Sowega Meat Co.’s sales by 567% in its first year and create 15 new jobs.
UGA SBDC training leads to new strategic focus, rapid growth for safety consulting firm
When Kate Badey stepped into the role of president at Safety Consultants USA, she saw an opportunity to strengthen the company for the future. Through strategic planning, marketing guidance, and HR support from the UGA SBDC, the company achieved impressive results: 23% sales growth, stronger profit margins, and nearly 20% employment growth in just three years.
Strong strategic partnership with UGA SBDC secures family transition
For more than two decades, David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry has partnered with the UGA SBDC to make critical business decisions, from relocation and expansion to succession planning. Today, the family-owned company has increased sales six-fold and is preparing for a successful leadership transition to its next generation. Read how a trusted advisory relationship helped secure the future of a nearly 100-year-old business.
Perimeter Floors builds success from the floor up with guidance from the UGA SBDC
A chance connection through SelectCobb’s Business Walks Program led to transformational growth for Perimeter Floors. With guidance from the UGA SBDC, the company strengthened its strategic planning, enhanced financial management, expanded leadership development, and achieved impressive results: 12% sales growth, 34% gross profit growth, and seven new full-time jobs in just one year.
From patient care to business growth: How Successful Smiles partnered with the UGA SBDC
Successful Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is more than a dental practice—it’s a community resource dedicated to helping children feel valued, supported, and confident. See how the UGA SBDC helped this Ellenwood business grow its impact.
UGA SBDC expands presence in Metro Atlanta with new Buckhead office
Small business owners across Metro Atlanta will soon have a new place to turn for expert business guidance, training and resources. The University of Georgia is opening a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) office in Buckhead in collaboration with the Terry College of Business.
Homemade brand All the Fixin’s achieves big-time growth with UGA SBDC support
From a farmhouse blog to three thriving cafés, All the Fixin’s proves that small beginnings can lead to big growth. With guidance from the UGA SBDC, founder Janna Tucker achieved 200% growth and built a team of 30+ employees across southeast Georgia.
UGA SBDC strategic coaching fuels growth for LaGrange home care franchise
When two sisters launched an in-home, non-medical home care franchise to better serve families like their own, demand quickly followed. With strategic coaching from the UGA SBDC, Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care in LaGrange built the systems needed to scale—nearly tripling revenue, expanding staff, and earning top statewide and local awards while keeping quality care at the center of their mission.