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 […]

UGA SBDC training leads to new strategic focus, rapid growth for safety consulting firm

Safety Consultants USA team members wearing hard hats, safety glasses, and high-visibility vests gather at an active construction site during a field visit. The group stands on a newly constructed sidewalk with construction vehicles, utility work, and trees visible in the background.

When Kate Badey stepped into the role of president at Safety Consultants USA, she saw an opportunity to strengthen the company for the future. Through strategic planning, marketing guidance, and HR support from the UGA SBDC, the company achieved impressive results: 23% sales growth, stronger profit margins, and nearly 20% employment growth in just three years.

Strong strategic partnership with UGA SBDC secures family transition

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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.

Perimeter Floors builds success from the floor up with guidance from the UGA SBDC

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A chance connection through SelectCobb’s Business Walks Program led to transformational growth for Perimeter Floors. With guidance from the UGA SBDC, the company strengthened its strategic planning, enhanced financial management, expanded leadership development, and achieved impressive results: 12% sales growth, 34% gross profit growth, and seven new full-time jobs in just one year.

UGA SBDC expands presence in Metro Atlanta with new Buckhead office

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Small business owners across Metro Atlanta will soon have a new place to turn for expert business guidance, training and resources. The University of Georgia is opening a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) office in Buckhead in collaboration with the Terry College of Business.

UGA SBDC strategic coaching fuels growth for LaGrange home care franchise

When two sisters launched an in-home, non-medical home care franchise to better serve families like their own, demand quickly followed. With strategic coaching from the UGA SBDC, Acti-Kare Responsive In-Home Care in LaGrange built the systems needed to scale—nearly tripling revenue, expanding staff, and earning top statewide and local awards while keeping quality care at the center of their mission.

Manufacturer expands export markets with UGA SBDC support and training

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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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