Twice a Week for 4 Weeks
Starting a Business
Virtual Sessions via Zoom
< 2 Years in Business
Entire Program: $99
Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools—and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSmart will equip you to be successful!
Developed by a team of business experts from the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center, this program will guide you through the steps of setting your business on the path to long-term success.
The program is 16 hours of business curriculum, held twice a week for four weeks. The sessions are held entirely online.
Learn virtually from our team of business experts from across the state. Our subject matter experts will guide you through operations, marketing, human resources, management, financial analysis and more.
SCHEDULE:
Twice a week for 4 weeks.
Monday, July 14, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Monday, July 21, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Monday, July 28, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Monday, August 4, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The $99 program fee covers the following:
Thank you to Wells Fargo for their statewide sponsorship of the StartSmart program.
All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center
382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412
P: (706) 542-2762