Veterans

The UGA SBDC works to provide business training and consulting assistance to veterans successfully growing and starting a small business. UGA SBDC consultants help veteran-owned small businesses improve profitability, expand market share, explore export opportunities, and provide valuable assistance in terms of establishing businesses on stronger organizational and financial footing.

The UGA SBDC has 18 locations staffed by experienced business professionals who are dedicated to helping veteran-owned businesses succeed. From 2013 to 2015, the UGA SBDC has consulted with more than 1,300 veterans and has assisted them in securing more than $42 million in capital. Additionally, the UGA SBDC has provided business education to over 2,200 veterans through business training programs held across the state of Georgia.

Our Business Consultants Provide:

• Develop and update business plans
• Identify sources of capital
• Set up record-keeping systems and analyze financial records
• Identify foreign markets for products or services
• Conduct specialized research geared to specific needs of the business-owner
• Create marketing strategies and advertising campaigns
• Explore suitable ways to conform to government regulations
• Increase opportunities to sell to federal, state, and local governments
• Analyze statistical and demographic data
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Government Links:

• U.S. Small Business Association
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Veteran-Owned Small Business
• Veterans’ Business Outreach Center
• Georgia Department of Veterans Affairs

Non-Profit Links

• Veterans Business Fund
• SCORE