Strategic Planning Tools for Sustainable Success | April 10th |
“If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.” It’s no wonder why many small businesses still struggle to grow, considering these statistics: 95% of a typical workforce doesn’t understand its organization’s strategy 90% of organizations fail to execute their strategies successfully 86% of executive teams spend less than one hour per […]
Starting a Business Workshop in Ellijay
Covers important tools and resources a business owners needs to establish a solid foundation during its early formative years.
Professional Website Analysis Available
Learn more about a professional website analysis conducted by our SBDC consultants at no cost! Call (706) 622-2006 for more information or email “I want to set up a web analysis” to [email protected].
Student Opportunities
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As most people know (or at least we hope), the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a statewide provider of management consulting and training for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. As part of a nationwide network of SBDC programs, the UGA SBDC has offices in 17 locations across the state. With […]
Best Franchise Opportunities for 2018
Did you know there are nearly 4,000 franchise opportunities available in North America spanning over 90 industries? Franchising is much more than fast food. Leslie Kuban of FranNet in Atlanta, GA has owned multiple franchises since 1996 and has helped over 400 first-time business owners evaluate and buy a franchise opportunity. Leslie co-authored Amazon Business […]
2018 4th Annual CEO Breakfast Workshop – Augusta
Join business owners from the area for networking and conversation about hot topics for small businesses. This year’s discussion and presentation includes an overview of: Branding Digital Marketing Social Media Marketing Insights Strategic Planning Tips for Various Social Media Platforms Join UGA SBDC professionals and local digital marketing company owner, Julie Felder on Wednesday, January […]
September 12 | Maximum Money
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][block_title style=”column_title” inner_style=”inline_border” title=”Overview”][/block_title][vc_column_text]The Maximum Money series introduces entrepreneurs to simple yet powerful financial forecasting techniques. Using forecasting software and other tools, the participants learn how to better understand and use financial information to guide them when making critical business decisions. Business owners and leaders meet once a week for five weeks and have the […]
2017 Contractor Academy
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Welcome to the 2017 Contractor Academy Class Portal! On this page, you will be able to download presentations and other information regarding the program for each section. If you have any questions, please contact Trudy Lawrence in the UGA SBDC in Macon office at [email protected] or (478) 757-3609.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][block_title style=”column_title” inner_style=”inline_border” title=”Agenda”][/block_title][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][block_title style=”column_title” inner_style=”inline_border” […]