Are you a Grasshopper or an Ant?

A favorite of mine is the story of The Grasshopper and The Ant. If you do not recall, the premise of the fable is that the Grasshopper is enjoying the summer day, hopping, chirping and singing away when the Ant passes by, working away, storing food. The Grasshopper asks the Ant why it is working so hard when everything is so easy, foods plentiful, and states that the Ant should be enjoying the sunshine. The Ant replies that he is planning for the winter, by continuing to work when everything was going well. Of course, winter comes and the Ant is well prepared while the Grasshopper is out in the cold, starving. The moral of the story is:

Why Military Veterans Should Become Entrepreneurs

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I’m one of the 2.5 million veterans who served in Iraq or Afghanistan. I’m also an entrepreneur. And I’m not alone. The men and women of today’s armed services are uniquely positioned to become successful entrepreneurs. To my fellow veterans: You have what it takes. By nature of your military service, you possess the skills […]

How to Work a Trade Show Like a Pro

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every business has some type of association and association’s host trade shows. My experience with trade shows has been that they are an opportunity to connect with people that you may have difficulty setting up an appointment with. Often, decision makers are attending the shows and have more time to meet one-on-one. If you plan to exhibit at […]

SBDC Recognized as a “Best Place to Work”

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The UGA SBDC has been recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of the 2016 “Best Places to Work in Georgia.” The SBDC program, part of the university’s Public Service and Outreach arm, has 17 locations across Georgia and provides business training and consulting to small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs. The evaluation process was managed by the Best Companies Group in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and analyzes organizations based on criteria that includes employee’s views on leadership and planning, corporate culture and communications, role satisfaction, work environment, and overall engagement.

Strategic Plans Are Less Important than Strategic Planning

Mention the word “plan” to most managers and the image that springs to their minds might well be a travel plan. Drawn up by travel agents, these lay out in clear and certain terms the sequence of your trip and what to expect when, specifying: where you’re going from, your destination, where you’ll stay en route […]

Stay Updated with New Job Openings

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Would you like to work at the UGA SBDC, but don’t see a job opening in your area? Login to LinkedIn and follow our careers page. You will be alerted whenever a new job has been posted. Feel free to share the page with your network.

Three S’s of Business Success

The year 2016 has seen the greatest increase in consumer spending in six years.  Rising home prices and personal incomes are driving up disposable income, resulting in more frequent and larger consumer purchases.  Meanwhile, thousands of baby boomers are retiring daily, opening the door for a new cohort of earners to jump in and step […]

DeKalb Chamber of Commerce 2016 APEX Awards

The APEX Awards are given annually by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce to businesses and organizations to honor them for their exemplary standards in operation, business development and contribution to DeKalb County. This year, the SBDC office in DeKalb was honored with the Business Advocacy award. This award is given to a business or organization […]