StillFire and UGA SBDC Ignite Brewing Success
Putting UGA SBDC Resources to Use Law school opens the door to many possibilities. While sitting in his law school classes at the University of Georgia, Aaron Bisges, general manager at StillFire Brewing, never dreamed one of those possibilities would be opening a brewery after graduation. He worked at bars and restaurants throughout law school […]
A Passion for Cars and Partnership with the UGA SBDC Result in Thriving Business
Turning a Childhood Passion Into A Business After 20 years in the finance world, Steve Kanner was ready for a change. Thanks to some guidance from the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Kanner accelerated his love for cars into a new career. “As a kid, I was always tinkering around with cars. […]
How Grandma’s Cookie Recipe Turned Into A Thriving Business
From Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to Cookie Baker In December 2015, Jonny Womack was in midst of a career change – having just returned to school to become a registered nurse after working as a pharmaceutical sales representative. Over the years, he had earned a reputation for bringing unique homemade cookies during his sales visits. “Right […]
Local Sanitation Company Taps into UGA SBDC Resources, Experiences Growth Through Excellent Customer Service
From Retired to Retirement Gig Mike Plowman was no stranger to the trash pickup industry. He previously built and owned a very successful trash pickup business and sold it with the plan to save the profit for retirement. But the business closure clearly left a void in the community. After many requests from friends, neighbors […]
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Small Business
Are you planning for growth in 2024? Have you set clear goals with measurable key performance indicators (KPIs)? If you do not have a strategic plan in place, now is the time to get your processes and plans documented for the new year. Create an Enjoyable Workplace: Competitive pay is still important, but today’s workforce […]
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 […]
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 […]
Is My Company Export Ready?
The opportunities for selling products and services abroad are greater than ever for U.S. businesses. Statistics show that most consumers live outside of the U.S., and U.S. products are by and large revered for their quality. International trading is becoming more accessible than ever. Does this mean your business is ready to start exporting? […]
