SBA Hubzone & 8A Programs

Learn benefits of HUBZone and 8(a) BD Programs such as possible “set-asides” and “bid offsets” on federal procurements.

SBDC Clients Win Flavor of Georgia Contest

Since 2007, Flavor of Georgia has launched new products into success and garnered more publicity and sales for products already in the market. From rural farmers to urban businesses, successful and talented food artisans have emerged from all over Georgia to create delicacies from the abundant agricultural products our state has to offer. Over 1,400 […]

Cash Management

Understanding Cash Flow Management Workshop February 21, 2019, 10 AM at the Federal Reserve Building Email Andy at [email protected] to get your Excel spreadsheet with Financial Scorecard.  Documents for download: 1% Solution Presentation Budget Financial Scorecard Presenter:  Andy Fried, Business Consultant, UGA Small Business Development Center at KSU Andy Fried has over twenty-five years experience […]

Know Your Numbers

Financial Management Essentials for Owners and Managers Evaluating a company’s financial health is an essential skill for all business owners. Learn the fundamentals of financial analysis, with instruction on reading financial statements, understanding financial ratios and cash flow management. Find out what the numbers really mean and start developing practical strategies for improving your company’s […]

Why StartSMART and GrowSMART? The Value of Business Training

Phases of Business Life Cycle

A guy I used to work with in public safety, Steve Mattoon, used to say, “In a critical situation, we do not rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.”  That statement is as true in law enforcement and the military as it is in running a small […]

#CyberStrength – February 12th

#CyberStrength will explore and challenge the business owner/IT professional to prepare and strengthen their cybersecurity plan. It will position their company to take advantage of the opportunities provided by having a strong, cybersecurity posture.

Social Media Strategies for Small Business

That Won’t Drain Your Budget or Productivity Is social media worth your time? Can it really help grow your business? The answer is YES on both accounts. Social media is the public personality of your enterprise and it can bring people to your door!  This workshop will cover how to: set goals and objectives choose the right platforms […]