Improved Understanding of Financials Helps Atlanta Aviation Company Soar

Dan Casey was looking for a location for a new business after selling his Oxnard, California-based helicopter tour company. His brother Sean was closing his 10-year-old residential real estate business in Atlanta after the recession hit the industry hard. They chose to land in metro Atlanta. “When people think of Georgia, they think of peaches […]

Assistance from the SBDC Helps Students Master Business Basics

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 business education for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. As a part of a nationwide network of SBDC programs, the UGA SBDC has offices in 17 locations across the […]

2018 Support Staff of the Year

Without our Support Staff, the UGA SBDC wouldn’t be able to function as efficiently as we do. Throughout the year, there are many support staff members that go above and beyond “the call of duty,” to ensure that their office runs smoothly and will occasionally also assist other offices with special projects if needed. And […]

2018 Flewellen Award Winners

Throughout the year, there are many consultants that go above and beyond “the call of duty,” to ensure that their clients are taken care of and succeed. Each year at our Annual Awards Banquet, the UGA SBDC names deserving consultants, “Flewellen Award Winners.” This recognition is named for Dr. William Flewellen, who is considered to […]

2018 Consultant of the Year

There are many professionals in the UGA SBDC organization that have distinguished themselves over the years. And although there are many deserving consultants, each year at our Annual Awards Banquet, the UGA SBDC names only one Consultant of the Year (COY). The award is based on outstanding work in the current year, in addition to […]

Small Business in Construction

Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia 2018 | State of Small Business

In the 2018 edition of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s international award-winning publication, “Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia,” the article below titled, “Spotlight Industries in Georgia: Construction,” was featured. After the recession, Georgia’s construction industry is still trying to fully recover. With the still affordable mortgage rates and growing demand for […]

2018 QuickBooks Basics and Beyond – July 18

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Developed specifically for beginners, prospective users, and current customers who desire more benefits from the product.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][block_title style=”column_title” inner_style=”inline_border” title=”Description”][/block_title][vc_column_text]QuickBooks  is one of Intuit’s primary products as it allows users to track and monitor accounting for your small business. This course is designed in support of the latest QuickBooks version. Developed specifically for beginners, prospective […]

Small Business in Technology

Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia 2018 | State of Small Business

In the 2018 edition of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s publication, “Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia,” the article below titled, “Spotlight Industries in Georgia: Technology,” was featured. The technology sectors in Georgia have made technology one of the top industries in the state. Thanks to the addition of almost 8,000 […]