Careful Pre-Planning Helps Complex Industrial Business Secure an SBA Loan
Rod Meyer had worked in Minneapolis 25 years with the market-leading industrial x-ray imaging equipment company, rising to vice president of sales and leading a tenfold increase in capital sales, before the company was sold and narrowed its product line. “The new company decided to focus on standard x-ray imaging systems. This decision opened an […]
Strategic Planning Leads to Improved Systems that Help Americus Business Expand in the Region
Sisters Eshonda Blue and Jessica Wright of Americus, both registered nurses, were raised in an entrepreneurial family. So when their work in nursing homes a decade ago revealed a need faced by many southwest Georgia seniors, they saw a business opportunity that led them to the University of Georgia SBDC. [tweetthis display_mode=”box”]See how this #smallbiz […]
Planning Your Business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHLya23u5AwPlanning for your business is extremely important. Often, this is called your strategic plan, which is the formalized road map that describes how your company executes the chosen strategy. A plan spells out where an organization is going over the few years and how it’s going to get there. A strategic plan is a management […]
UGA SBDC helps Dublin entrepreneurs turn passion for barbecue into a thriving business
Gary and Dionn Lanton turned their passion for barbecue into a thriving business with help from the UGA SBDC. From launching Holy Smokes BBQ to acquiring Lou Ann’s Biscuits and Burgers, the UGA SBDC guided them through financial planning, marketing, and business acquisition, helping them triple revenue and grow their team.
UGA SBDC helps young entrepreneur grow landscaping side gig into thriving business
Stewart Ward turned a college lawn care gig into Quality Outdoors—a multimillion-dollar landscaping business serving four states. With expert guidance from the UGA SBDC, Ward scaled operations, built a strong team, and earned recognition as Georgia’s 2025 Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Creative vision, UGA SBDC business guidance prove a winning combination for Roswell cafe
Every latte, every plate, and every antique detail at Fellows Cafe in Roswell, Georgia is a masterpiece of hospitality. With help from the UGA SBDC, Christina and Tony DeVictor turned their creative vision into business success – growing sales by 87% and launching a new market concept, From the Well.
UGA SBDC business courses, consulting set Atlanta’s Anderson Parking up for growth
With support from the UGA SBDC’s GrowSmart course and ongoing consulting, Atlanta-based Anderson Parking has streamlined operations, strengthened its management structure, and achieved 15% year-over-year growth. Now operating in multiple cities, the company is expanding across the Southeast.
UGA SBDC and VSU Partner to Bring AI Training to Rural Small Businesses
The UGA SBDC and Valdosta State University partnered to create a free AI training course for rural Georgia small businesses, offering hands-on instruction in marketing, HR, finance, and operations. The initiative strengthens tech access and collaboration between public universities and entrepreneurs.
