Why StartSMART and GrowSMART? The Value of Business Training

A guy I used to work with in public safety, Steve Mattoon, used to say, “In a critical situation, we do not rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.” That statement is as true in law enforcement and the military as it is in running a small […]
2018 SBDC GrowSMART Augusta

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Need a step-by-step evaluation of your business and markets? Need tools to build your business now and in the future? GrowSmart™ is for you…coming in September 2018 to Augusta. Application and acceptance required. Combined with long term one-on-one consulting with SBDC professionals, learn to apply course principles and build a business for today’s challenging […]
GrowSMART | April 3

In full or half day weekly sessions, learn to analyze and manage your business like a seasoned CEO.
GrowSmart® Brings The Business Long View To An Atlanta Production Company

Wendy Eley Jackson possesses the creative credentials eagerly sought by film and television production companies. She developed her artistry while working at TriStar, Sony and TBS. After a while in the industry, though, 60-hour weeks and a desire for a balanced lifestyle led her to form her own company, Golden Street Entertainment, in 1999. She had […]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FNReHBe6jg&feature=youtu.be Click here to login to the SBDC GrowSmart portal Why choose GrowSmart? If your business is ready for growth, SBDC GrowSmart gives you the tools and strategies to reach your goals. GrowSmart was developed by the UGA SBDC to meet the needs of growing businesses. Combining the latest ideas with timeless principles, GrowSmart will […]
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Whether you’ve been in business for twenty years or two years, SBDC GrowSmart™ can align your vision for your business with the steps to get you there. Create a framework to improve the performance of your business and shape the success of your business for years to come. Work ON your business, not just IN […]
UGA SBDC business courses, consulting set Atlanta’s Anderson Parking up for growth

With support from the UGA SBDC’s GrowSmart course and ongoing consulting, Atlanta-based Anderson Parking has streamlined operations, strengthened its management structure, and achieved 15% year-over-year growth. Now operating in multiple cities, the company is expanding across the Southeast.
Financial fundamentals, UGA SBDC support put Conyers homeopathic business on track for more growth

When Marjorie Roberts, owner of Newton Homeopathics, realized strong sales weren’t translating into profits, she turned to the UGA SBDC for help. With expert guidance on financials, pricing, and marketing, her Conyers-based business is now poised for 100% growth.