Growing a Business
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If a small business has a problem with growth, it’s usually one of two issues: Either the business isn’t growing fast enough, or the growth is uncontrolled. The SBDC has experienced consultants who can help small businesses create a strategy and action plan for growth that includes attention to each of the major areas of […]
GEDA Special
Strengthen Businesses That Strengthen Your Community Special Offer for GEDA Participants You choose the programming. We make it happen. 1. Choose Your TopicsSelect a pre-built series or create your own combination of programs based on the needs of your local businesses. 2. Promote It to Your CommunityWe provide registration support, a customizable marketing template and […]
Strong strategic partnership with UGA SBDC secures family transition
For more than two decades, David Douglas Diamonds & Jewelry has partnered with the UGA SBDC to make critical business decisions, from relocation and expansion to succession planning. Today, the family-owned company has increased sales six-fold and is preparing for a successful leadership transition to its next generation. Read how a trusted advisory relationship helped secure the future of a nearly 100-year-old business.
Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia
Each year, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) publishes its annual “Small Business and its Impact on Georgia” report to highlight the economic influence of small businesses and emerging industry trends. This publication provides key data on Georgia’s 1.4 million small businesses, including insights into business owner and employee demographics and […]
Atlanta tech firm scales AI innovation with strategic support from UGA SBDC
Atlanta’s CountiFi is using AI to solve a major problem in the airline industry: inventory waste. With guidance from the UGA SBDC, Founder David Hailey refined its investor pitch, doubled revenue, and expanded into new sectors like healthcare.
UGA SBDC helps Georgia businesswoman build multi-million dollar steel fabrication company
With UGA SBDC guidance, Virginia Murphy secured critical funding, scaled her team, and grew her steel fabrication business, Waste Water Industrial Solutions, into a thriving $4 million company. Today, she’s expanding into the aviation and equipment repair sectors and credits UGA SBDC as her “trusted advisor” throughout the journey.
UGA SBDC helps Georgia manufacturer Versatile Mold and Design reach new markets and milestones
With guidance from the UGA SBDC, Versatile Mold and Design expanded its capabilities and impact in the manufacturing sector. Learn how expert support and strategic planning helped this Rutledge, Ga., business double its workforce and triple its revenue.
South Georgia staffing company finds strength through UGA SBDC strategic support
When Brianna and Jason Wilson took a leap of faith to buy a small staffing company, they turned to the UGA SBDC for expert guidance. A decade later, they’ve doubled their workforce, expanded into new ventures, and continue to grow with UGA SBDC support.