Apparel Brand Manages Growth with Help from the UGA SBDC

STEINBERG SPORTSWEAR Roy Steinberg’s golf apparel business was in full swing in <a href=”https://visitalbanyga.com/”>Albany, Georgia</a>, but his business needed additional cash flow to increase inventory and meet demand. With guidance from the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC), Steinberg was able to develop a strong financial plan to refinance existing loans and […]

From Agriculture to Pharmacy: UGA SBDC Digs Deep for a Locally-Owned Pharmacy

SWAIN’S PHARMACY When Jared Swain first connected with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC), he had recently made a career transition from agriculture to pharmacy. After completing pharmacy school, Swain knew he could turn to <a href=”https://georgiasbdc.org/directory/alyssa-foskey/”>Alyssa Foskey</a>, area director at <a href=”https://georgiasbdc.org/valdosta-office/”>UGA SBDC at Valdosta State University</a>, to help him […]

Taproom Serves Positivity With Help of the UGA SBDC

REVIVAL HALL With the help of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC), Mike Martin was able to fulfill his dream of creating a taproom that served more than just beer and wine in his community of Jefferson, Georgia. “When researching the needs of Jefferson, I was expecting to hear about homelessness, […]

A Long-Term Relationship with UGA SBDC Leads to Steady Growth

ECOLINK Brandon Pelissero knows the value a long-term relationship with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) can add to a small business. Pelissero, owner of industrial chemical company <a href=”https://ecolink.com/”>Ecolink</a>, has worked with the UGA SBDC for more than 15 years, beginning with a website audit in 2009. Over the past […]

Erosion Control Product Manufacturer Expands Marketing with Assistance from UGA SBDC

https://youtu.be/LkJado9ranMBased in Covington, Georgia, Silt Saver is an American producer of performance-based sediment and erosion control products. Founded by Roger Singleton in 1999, Silt Saver is now a second-generation business with Singleton’s daughter, Stephanie Singleton, serving as president. In 2020, the Singletons and general manager Keith Potter were looking to increase their online presence and expand their […]

Get To Know Your Customers

In a world where face-to-face consumer interactions are declining, it is more important than ever to get to know your customers virtually. Taking the time to learn about your customers through social media analytics, customer profiles and surveys will improve your business marketing efforts and strengthen customer retention – enabling you to better meet the […]

Business Owners Benefit from UGA SBDC Assistance

The 2023 Economic Impact Study of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) provides solid evidence that entrepreneurs utilizing UGA SBDC assistance experience greater sales and employment growth than the state averages, despite the economic challenges brought on by the pandemic. The study found that the employment base of UGA SBDC’s existing […]

UGA SBDC Helps Senior Focused Business Grow and Thrive

SEVA ADULT DAY CARE The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC), helped Poonam Datta create a thriving adult day care center and then, thanks to continued support from UGA SBDC, she expanded into two other areas, including home care and structured family care. Each service area has experienced strong growth and UGA […]