#CyberStrength – February 12th

#CyberStrength will explore and challenge the business owner/IT professional to prepare and strengthen their cybersecurity plan. It will position their company to take advantage of the opportunities provided by having a strong, cybersecurity posture.

DigiCon Topics

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] DIGITAL MARKETING SERIES IN SAVANNAH, GA     DigiCon was a huge success in 2019, and we’re ready to take things to the next level in 2020.  You asked for more, and we’re answering the call!  Here’s what attendees had to say about DigiCon “Excellent!  Very useful information that I can implement and use […]

2020 6th Annual CEO Breakfast Workshop – Augusta

1/22/2020 – Join business owners from the area for networking and conversation about hot topics for small businesses.  This year’s discussion and presentation includes an overview of: Trends in Digital Marketing Getting Noticed in the “Virtual Noise” Planning for Effective Marketing Join UGA SBDC professionals on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 for an information packed morning […]

Dogged Determination Results in Veterinary Practice for UGA Graduate

Dr. Jennifer Peterson of Firehall 4 Animal Hospital

When Jennifer Peterson was young, her father, an architect, would draw designs for the veterinary practice she hoped to own someday. While enrolled in the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine, she participated in what was then a new program—an entrepreneurial rotation that teaches teach future vets how to run a business. Peterson was among the first […]

Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Georgia’s Sugar Bowl Loss

Let’s be honest… most of Dawgnation is waking up this morning like: But you know what? Failure happens. It happens to us all… especially to entrepreneurs… it’s inevitable. The worst part about failure is the feeling of being crushed, defeated, and as if you’ll never be a successful entrepreneur (or a National Championship winning football […]

2018 Increase Your Bottom Line Through Rural Lending-Augusta

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Rural Lending Insights Flexibility to Compete with Larger Lenders Diversify Lending Portfolios Improve Liquidity Offer Long Term Rates Generate Fee Income Streamline the FSA Process Loan Risk Mitigation Your presenter, Dawn Black, is a Business Consultant with the UGA SBDC in Augusta. She will guide participants through the rural lending process. Her 20+ years […]

Finance And Marketing Assistance Put Tour Operator On The Path To Rapid Growth

Tour bus parked in vibrant green grass; vineyards extend into the background behind bus

VIP Tours president Christina Ernst is a seasoned travel agent who grew up in White County. So when the chamber of commerce leadership, county commissioners and local winery owners were looking at how to attract visitors to the region, they invited her to join their meeting. “They wanted advice on what was possible and how […]

Financial Figures You Should Monitor

As a business consultant, I get to help people grow their businesses. The first meeting I have with clients typically starts with them telling me about their business. I watch them light up as they talk about their mission and vision and how far they have come. When I shift the conversation over to their […]