Tarkenton Certificate in Entrepreneurship
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Tarkenton Certificate in Entrepreneurship gives you the power to make your own way. It’s a comprehensive program that delivers the knowledge and tools you need to start or accelerate your business. Combining the educational expertise of the University of Georgia Terry College of Business faculty with the entrepreneurial legacy of the Tarkenton Institute, the […]
Finding the Cash You Need for Your Business
Cash is the life blood of any business, large or small. Like an elite athlete requiring a gulp of oxygen to finish the drill, most businesses need outside sources of cash for top performance – to purchase equipment, enter new markets, or meet payroll. If you need cash to start or grow, what are the options? Equity investment is […]
Technology Must-Haves for Small Business
Have a great idea for your own small business, but don’t feel like you have the experience to get started with making it a reality? With the job situation still uncertain in much of the country, many people are stepping away from traditional job paths to start their own companies instead. Fortunately, this means that […]
Some Winning Considerations for Solo Medical Practitioners
This is the first in a series of exclusive articles for ‘e-News from MAG’ that will highlight ways for private practice physicians to improve their practice’s financial performance. Solo primary care practices in small markets face a number of daunting challenges when it comes to keeping their doors open in today’s environment. Managing three critical […]
Four Factors to Consider When Expanding your Business
There will come a time when you will saturate the market and have to consider growing your business by entering a new location. While there are many factors to consider, current relationships could play a major role in the success of the new location. As you and your team begin searching and planning, remember to consider […]
Advertising on Facebook the Niche Way
Not a day goes by without me getting questions about how to better use social media to help gain new customers and increase sales. In particular, business owners want to use Facebook more efficiently because they use it personally and know that many of their customers use the popular network. Well it’s true; according to a USA Today article, there are 1.39 […]
The Grass is Always Greener
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Atlas Turf International owner John Holmes figuratively fell into his job selling turf grasses in foreign countries. He worked at Highland Country Club in LaGrange when he was 15, deciding he wanted to be a golf course superintendent. John graduated from Lake City Community College with a degree in turf grass management and began work in […]
To Use a Facebook Page or Not
I teach a workshop for small business owners on how to use social media for their business. The majority of the workshop focuses on Facebook. It is my professional opinion that every business and/or public figure should have a business page. A frequent question I am asked is, “should a personal Facebook profile be used […]