SBDC Training Shows Columbus Businessman Several Best Practices for Growth
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Terry Wiggins had worked his way up to district manager of a major insurance firm when it was purchased in 1996, and the new company wanted him to move. Rather than leave his beloved Columbus community, he purchased a small local agency with one agent and two part-time employees, renamed it Wiggins Insurance and quickly […]
Exponential Growth, International Demand Send Columbus Entrepreneur to the UGA SBDC
“We had a brainstorming session with the SBDC export consultant, Dimitris Kloussiadis, after Mark introduced us. With container costs high, we decided to license our equipment to be built in Australia. We manufacture the control boxes and cameras here and ship them overseas,” says Pinkston.
Versatile Mold and Design
Strategic Planning Expands Markets for Rutledge Mold and Tooling Manufacturer Inventiveness and responsiveness have long been trademarks of the Heusser family business, Versatile Mold and Design. But like many small businesses, this Rutledge mold and tooling manufacturer’s management – led by siblings Bob, Tim, Frank and Suzanne Brown – was so busy working in the […]
UGA SBDC Acquires Access to Powerful Industry Data
The University of Georgia SBDC recently acquired access to data from the largest provider of industry information in the U.S. known as IBISWorld. With over 40 years of experience, IBISWorld has constructed economic, demographic, and government data into 700+ industry reports and profiles. Each report is updated at least annually so that the most current facts and figures are included. The UGA […]
CyberStrength 1.0: 5 Simple Steps to do Right Now for Your Small Business
Before you consider a business cybersecurity plan for your small business, take a few moments to implement these five simple steps to harden your own personal cybersecurity presence. Once in place, you will have a much clearer idea of the steps to take for your business.
Augusta Metro Chamber Third Thursday Business Builder
Small Business Ops: Your Future Plan Click here for more information on topics covered at the next Third Thursday Business Builder presented by the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and State Bank. Is your small business just getting started? Is your small business “stuck” and in need of refreshing? Is your small business ready to […]
Finding the Right Ingredients
Chef Doug Turbush has garnered more than 15 years of experience and rave reviews in the restaurant industry. But the kitchen wasn’t his end goal when he began earning a degree in hotel management. “I’d been working in restaurants since I was 15, and there was no order or discipline. It was complete chaos,” he […]
VetStart – Atlanta
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Nearly 2.5 million U.S. businesses are veteran-owned. They had $1.22 billion in revenues and employed nearly 6 million people. Why not you? Designed specifically for new entrepreneurs, VetStart provides the resources and support to launch your company and put your dreams within reach. VetStart will help you launch a business built for today’s challenging times. Learn to evaluate and implement your […]
