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75 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 413-7830
Fax: (404) 413-7832

Email: [email protected]

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Our Services

In addition to educational training programs, we provide confidential, no cost, one-on-one consulting (by appointment only) to owners of for-profit businesses in Georgia.

Step 1. Complete the Business Development Questionnaire. This information will enable us to provide a pathway for assisting your business need or interest.

Step 2. If you are starting a new business or don’t have a completed business plan, we recommend attending one of our Writing a Business Plan or Starting a Business webinars. If you don’t have a completed Business Plan, please register for the next Writing a Business Plan webinar or complete one of the workbooks on our website.

Step 3.  Please email your completed business plan to [email protected] .  You will need to submit a completed business plan prior to scheduling an appointment to meet with a Business Consultant.

Workbooks

Resources

Our Team

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Kathy Plisko
Area Director
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Alicia Johnson
Program Coordinator
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Drew Zoller
Business Consultant
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Richard Brooks
Business Consultant

Upcoming Training

Tue
24
September
September 24th @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0459-002

Lights, Camera, Smartphone: Video Tips & Tricks to Accelerate Your Digital Marketing

UGA SBDC Multicultural Business Division
2800 Century Parkway
Atlanta, GA
49.00
This 2-hour workshop will equip you to shoot videos with your smartphone and utilize them to market your business and reach more customers.
Thu
26
September
September 26th @ 5:30 pm
Course Number: 0600-001

Strategize Your Business Success

City of South Fulton Economic Dev Center
6385 Old National Hwy
South Fulton, GA
0.00

This two-hour workshop will delve into the fundamental aspects of building a robust business strategy that aligns with your business goals. 

Wed
9
October
October 9th @ 12:00 pm
Course Number: 0620-001

WOW: Build Your Brand, Ignite Your Business

Live Webinar
39.00
This 1.5-hour webinar is part of our Women Owned Wednesday (WOW) series and will empower you with the tools necessary to create and communicate a brand that truly represents you and resonates with your audience. 
Tue
15
October
October 15th @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0604-001

Lights, Camera, Smartphone: Video Tips & Tricks to Accelerate Your Digital Marketing: Part Two

UGA SBDC Multicultural Business Division
2800 Century Parkway
Atlanta, GA
49.00

This two-hour workshop will teach you how to develop a digital marketing plan for your business and how to utilize your smartphone for optimal shooting to implement your plan. 

Wed
16
October
October 16th @ 12:00 pm
Course Number: 0621-001

WOW: Unlocking Capital, A Guide to Business Funding

Live Webinar
39.00
This two-hour live webinar, part of our Women Owned Wednesday (WOW) series is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully access capital and grow your business. 
Wed
23
October
October 23rd @ 12:00 pm
Course Number: 0612-001

WOW: Trading Up: The Basics of Trademark, Copyright, and Intellectual Property Protections

Live Webinar
29.00
This one-hour webinar will get you started securing your business! Intellectual property are key assets of a small business; so why do business owners leave their door wide opened and unlocked by not protecting their intellectual property (IP)?
Thu
24
October
October 24th @ 5:30 pm
Course Number: 0602-001

Crafting a Marketing Plan for Success

City of South Fulton Economic Dev Center
6385 Old National Hwy
South Fulton, GA
0.00
This intensive two-hour workshop will assist participants in identifying their ideal customer persona and crafting an effective marketing strategy. 
Fri
25
October
October 25th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0253-003

GrowSmart Georgia State University and Dekalb

Regions Bank
1180 West Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1100
Atlanta, GA
895.00
In 5 full-day weekly sessions, learn how to manage and analyze your growing business like a seasoned CEO. GrowSmart includes 35 hours of training and is tailored for owners and senior managers of growing businesses.
Wed
30
October
October 30th @ 11:00 am
Course Number: 0617-001

WOW: Leveraging Certifications for Growth

UGA SBDC Multicultural Business Division
2800 Century Parkway
Atlanta, GA
69.00
This 3-hour power packed workshop, part of our Women Owned Wednesday Series, will explore how obtaining a certification positions women-owned businesses to enhance visibility and credibility in the marketplace. 
Wed
6
November
November 6th @ 10:00 am
Course Number: 0611-001

Transform Customers Into Brand Ambassadors

BBB Atlanta & NE Georgia
200 North Point Center East, Suite 510
Alpharetta, GA
49.00
This two-hour workshop is intended for business owners and marketing professionals who want to understand how growth marketing can help them attract and retain customers and boost word-of-mouth referrals
Thu
14
November
November 14th @ 5:30 pm
Course Number: 0603-001

Small Business Finance: Keys to Success

City of South Fulton Economic Dev Center
6385 Old National Hwy
South Fulton, GA
0.00
This two-hour workshop will help business owners understand how their finances contribute to their growth plan, and how to maintain accurate records through reconciliation. 
Thu
5
December
December 5th @ 9:00 am
Course Number: 0606-001

Myths and Realities of Small Business Funding

UGA SBDC Gwinnett Campus
2530 Sever Road NW
Lawrenceville, GA
0.00
This three-hour workshop tackles common myths and misconceptions surrounding small business financing and guides attendees through accessing capital through the State Small Business Credit Initiative program.

All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center

382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412

P: (706) 542-2762

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