Gainesville Office

Contact 303 Jesse Jewell Parkway SE, Suite 400Gainesville, GA 30501 Phone: (770) 531-5681Email: gainesville@georgiasbdc.org DIRECTIONS Services In addition to educational training programs, we provide confidential, no cost, one-on-one consulting (by appointment only) to owners of for-profit businesses in Georgia. If you are starting a new business, before seeing a consultant we require a rough draft […]

StartSmart

SCHEDULE Twice a Week for 4 Weeks TOPIC Starting a Business FORMAT Virtual Sessions IDEAL CANDIDATE < 2 Years in Business COST Entire Program: $99 You will learn how to: Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools—and […]

GrowSmart

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 propel your business forward! UGA SBDC training has helped thousands […]

Pharmacy

Through a collaboration with the UGA College of Pharmacy, the UGA SBDC offers high quality, confidential, consulting services to independent pharmacy owners geared to improving efficiencies and profitability. There is no charge for the consulting, which depending on the needs of the pharmacy, can focus on any of the following areas: Financial Analysis/Industry Comparisons Business […]

Consulting

The UGA SBDC offers access to confidential, no-cost, one-on-one professional business consulting for Georgia small business owners who want to grow or start their business. Our consultants have earned advanced degrees in business or management and have extensive practical experience to help both emerging and growing businesses design strategies to make better business decisions and […]

Commercialization Services

UGA SBDC commercialization services are designed to provide innovative commercialization assistance for small and mid-sized companies to aid the realization of successful business milestones. Entrepreneurs and managers are provided education about business fundamentals and consulting services that will guide them through the commercialization process. SBDC commercialization services are provided state-wide and most of the commercialization […]

Manufacturer expands export markets with UGA SBDC support and training

Representative at a trade show booth shaking hands with an attendee next to food processing machinery and a product display screen.

DeLong’s Gizzard Equipment, a specialty poultry equipment parts manufacturer, has carved out a niche in an industry dominated by one-stop poultry machine shops. When owner Mary DeLong Murray set her sights on expanding her company’s export business five years ago, she turned to the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) for expert […]

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