The SBDC Process
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]So, you’ve heard of the SBDC and want us to assist you with either starting or growing your small business. But, you wonder… “HOW DO I GET STARTED?” Use this 8 step guide to help familiarize yourself with our process and our tried and true steps to improve your business. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] And in case […]
Partnerships and PreNups: Gotta Work For That Happily Ever After
Remember how you felt when you first became engaged to be married? The whole world was beautiful. Your intended was wonderful. The future seemed so perfect – full of hope and promise. You were on cloud nine and ready to live that fairytale Happily Ever After life. However, we know that even in the best […]
Protecting, Valuing, and Licensing Intellectual Property
Not every idea is worth the time and money to protect. On the other hand, many inventors don’t achieve maximum value for good ideas. By understanding the invention process and business strategies associated with the commercialization of innovative products, inventors can save both time and money and get the maximum benefit from their innovation. Build […]
Your Credit is Your Character
When it comes time for you to borrow money to start or expand your business, remember that bankers are risk averse. Their main interest is getting their loan repaid in a timely fashion. Lenders assess the risk factors of the loan through their evaluation of the borrower, using the 5 C’s of credit: collateral, cash, […]
Building a Relationship You Can Bank On
Business relationships are important to overall business success, and far too few borrowers continue in a meaningful relationship with their lender after their loan has closed. In many cases, an adversarial type relationship develops over time. A common perception is that bankers only want to assist you when you don’t need them. Mark Twain even […]
To Debit or Not to Credit
The accounting profession has experienced a complete transformation in the way financial statements are generated and communicated to users. The emergence of low cost accounting software packages has replaced ledger cards and column pads, while hand written journal entries and general ledger postings seem now to have been replaced by “save” and “ok” buttons. With […]
Marketing
Are your marketing efforts effectively promoting your small business? Our services are designed to help you accelerate your marketing plans for a better future. We work with you to identify new markets, implement profitable pricing models, find a path to increase sales, create cost effective promotional strategies, refine and communicate your unique selling proposition, access […]
Services
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center offers a wide variety of services. Our services range from training, to consulting and international trade. Our services are available to both beginning entrepreneurs and experienced business owners looking to grow their business. Accounting & Finance Planning a Business Access to Capital Marketing a Business Procurement […]
