Growing a Business
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If a small business has a problem with growth, it’s usually one of two issues: Either the business isn’t growing fast enough, or the growth is uncontrolled. The SBDC has experienced consultants who can help small businesses create a strategy and action plan for growth that includes attention to each of the major areas of […]
Starting a Business
How to Start a Business in Georgia Starting a business is one of the most significant – and often most challenging -decisions a person can make. The commitment is substantial, the potential impact far-reaching, and the journey highly personal. Some individuals are natural entrepreneurs, while others arrive at this turning point unexpectedly, perhaps out of […]
Attorney turns to UGA SBDC for assistance to establish firm
When Katrina Quicker was ready to start her own intellectual property law firm, she turned UGA SBDC Business Consultant, Daniel McCoy who helped her put together a business plan, secured funding, identified a rental space and set up the business side of her firm. Since then, the firm has grown 25%, adding two attorneys and increasing its client load.
From agriculture to pharmacy: UGA SBDC digs deep for a locally-owned pharmacy
When Jared Swain first connected with the UGA SBDC, he had recently made a career transition from agriculture to pharmacy. After completing pharmacy school, Swain knew he could turn to Alyssa Foskey, area director at UGA SBDC at Valdosta State University, to help him develop a business plan to achieve his goal of owning his own pharmacy.
Macon restaurant crosses the finish line with help of UGA SBDC
Entrepreneurs Dawn McCullar and Brooke Woods reached out to the UGA SBDC to secure the funding needed to open Yollah Social Kitchen + Garden. UGA SBDC consultants assisted them with their business planning and financial projections they needed—helping launch a restaurant that has quickly become a welcoming, community favorite in Macon.
A roadside tradition continues to grow with UGA SBDC
Since 1937, Stuckey’s has been a beloved roadside landmark for travelers across America, famous for its iconic pecan log roll. When the company sought to acquire a property for a new pecan shelling and candy manufacturing facility, it turned to the UGA SBDC for support. The UGA SBDC helped Stuckey’s develop a strategic business plan, secure financing, and establish clear, achievable goals to support the brand’s continued growth and legacy.
StillFire and UGA SBDC ignite brewing success
Discover how StillFire Brewing turned a bold idea into a booming community destination with help from the UGA SBDC. From business planning and financing to growth strategy and expansion, SBDC support helped the Suwanee-based brewery open strong, scale rapidly, and confidently plan a second location—proving that the right guidance can help great ideas take off.
Homemade brand All the Fixin’s achieves big-time growth with UGA SBDC support
From a farmhouse blog to three thriving cafés, All the Fixin’s proves that small beginnings can lead to big growth. With guidance from the UGA SBDC, founder Janna Tucker achieved 200% growth and built a team of 30+ employees across southeast Georgia.