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: 6 Bad Habits You Must Break to Succeed
8 Sep 11:35 am
Many of the young entrepreneurs I meet through my work as a writer, investor and entrepreneur aren’t reaching their...

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Consultants & Staff

Todd Anduze

Area Director

Prior to joining the Georgia SBDC, Mr Anduze served in the United States Navy during the Desert Storm campaign as a Plane Captain for...

Jane Smith

Administrative Assistant

Jane Smith has been with the UGA SBDC at The University of West Georgia for 15 years. Prior to joining the UGA SBDC, she gained...

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6 Bad Habits You Must Break to Succeed

Posted by Jane Smith
On September 8, 2016

Many of the young entrepreneurs I meet through my work as a writer, investor and entrepreneur aren’t reaching their full potential. What’s more, they have no idea why. They have great ideas for their startups and financial backing to make it a reality. But no matter how hard they try, they keep coming up short. Is this […]

SBDC Recognized as a “Best Place to Work”

Posted by Ashley Panter
On June 28, 2016

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.

Lessons We Can Learn from March Madness

Posted by Ashley Panter
On April 5, 2016

Growing up, almost every kid dreams of playing for their favorite childhood team and winning a National Championship. However, most kids don’t get to live out those dream… unless your are Ryan Achidiacono, who grew up eating, breathing and sleeping Villanova Wildcat basketball and then led his team last night (Monday, April 4, 2016) to […]

Manage Your Business Taxes – Don’t Let Them Manage You

Posted by Ashley Panter
On March 31, 2016

As an SBDC Business Consultant, I have the opportunity to work with a lot of business owners, and one of the things I have figured out is that NONE of them got into their businesses so that they could pay taxes. The restaurant owner wants to serve really great food. The car dealer is a car guy. But taxes are a fact of business life. So, it is a good idea to have a game plan to handle them in an efficient way so that you can focus on the real reason you got into business in the first place. Here are a few suggestions:

“Max” Assistance for Georgia’s Small Businesses

Posted by Ashley Panter
On March 31, 2016

Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development professionals grow their communities using SBDCs Maximum Series by providing training their community is seeking.

13 Ways to Make Your Own Luck

Posted by Ashley Panter
On March 17, 2016

Do you wait for good things to happen to you--or do you go out and make them happen? Here's what you need to do to enjoy more business success.

Understanding Gross Margin

Posted by Ashley Panter
On March 2, 2016

Ignoring your financial statement is like ignoring the health of your business. Startups and new business owners often overlook understanding gross margin. This can have a direct impact on your ability to effectively manage a growing business, price your products, and most importantly, make a profit. Gross Margin Overview The gross margin represents the […]

2016 Accounting 101

Posted by Jane Smith
On January 28, 2016

When running a business, we sometimes don’t even want to think about accounting, but you really should. Accounting for a small business doesn’t have to be hard, and you shouldn’t need to guess when it comes to where your money is going. This Accounting class will look at the basics for understanding accounting, the financial […]

2016 OmniChannel Marketing Carrollton

Posted by Jane Smith
On January 28, 2016

“An omnichannel approach puts the customer, not corporate silos, at the center of the strategy. It acknowledges that mobile and social have enabled customers to not only quickly switch between channels but actually use channels simultaneously.” – Stacy Swartz, Rutgers Business School This new approach to marketing focuses on total customer emersion and experience. It […]

Last Minute Holiday Email Ideas

Posted by Ashley Panter
On December 10, 2015

A tool like email marketing makes it quick and easy to promote your business and drive sales during the holiday season. Whether you sell products to customers, offer services to other businesses, or run a nonprofit organization — there are plenty of last-minute emails you can send out before the end of the year.

Top 10 Cybersecurity Tips

Posted by Ashley Panter
On October 5, 2015

October is Cybersecurity Awarenes sMonth! Is your business prepared in the event of a cybersecurity breach? Now is the time to take stock of your cybersecurity health, including the importance of securing information through best cybersecurity practices; identifying your risk and the types of cyberthreats; and learning best practices for guarding against cyberthreats. Protect against […]

Credit Myths and Realities

Posted by Rebecca Kruckow
On October 2, 2015

If you own a small business, at some point, you will most likely need financing. When that time arrives, you want to be prepared. Join us for this informative, interactive workshop and we’ll help you understand and navigate the financing process. Some of your takeaways will include: Understanding financing challenges and how to overcome them […]

7 Tools From Google to Boost Your Brand

Posted by Ashley Panter
On September 21, 2015

Who doesn’t want to boost their brand and elevate your online exposure? Well, you’re in luck! Google offers ginormous selection of tools that make “brand boosting” possible for your small business. While some of these services are well known, others are a bit hidden. Regardless, the major commonality of these tools are that they can be a […]

3 Ways for an Entrepreneur to Stay Sane, Healthy, and Successful

Posted by Ashley Panter
On September 1, 2015

Running business can be stressful enough to drive just about anyone crazy. Here’s how to keep your sanity and be successful. A recent University of California study revealed that entrepreneurs are particularly prone to mental health issues. Why is that? Well, many entrepreneurs are creative thinkers, keen observers of the world around them, and driven […]

6 Reasons You Need to Use Video Marketing

Posted by Ashley Panter
On August 25, 2015

All businesses, from the smallest to the largest, can and should use video to reach customers. Almost every individual in business probably has the following response in regard to yet another article about video marketing: “We get it! Video is important!” You know that consumers are 64 percent more likely to buy a product after watching a video […]

11 Ways to Know You’re Meant to Be An Entrepreneur

Posted by Marketing Intern
On July 31, 2015

Mark Cuban, the billionaire “Shark Tank” investor and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, is known among NBA fans for racking up fines for misconduct at Mavs games he gets a bit too excited about. But nothing, he writes in his book “How to Win at the Sport of Business,” makes him more competitive than business. […]

Do Startup Names Matter?

Posted by Marketing Intern
On July 20, 2015

Startup names may be a dime a dozen, but most founders still agonize over what to call their dream. Are they right to invest so much energy and time — or would any random string of letters be fine? If anyone knows the answer, it’s Jonathan Nelson, who created the well-known startup incubator Hackers/Founders (aka […]

Social Media Privacy

Posted by Marketing Intern
On July 7, 2015

Social networking giant Facebook has received much criticism over the past few years due to its decline of organic reach, affecting both companies and users. Unfortunately, things aren’t getting better – a recent study in March 2015 by Locowise revealed that a measly 2.6% of Facebook Page posts are seen organically by their fans. Obviously […]

Accurate Accounting Reduces Costs, Spurs Growth for Restaurant Owners

Posted by Marketing Intern
On May 21, 2015

Jacob Skelton was a sophomore at the University of West Georgia when he started working in the kitchen at South Street Station in Carrollton. When the restaurant closed in 2008, he went to work at the bottle shop next door. At that time, Skelton couldn’t have guessed that he and his friend, Chef Sean Teehan, […]

SBDC Offers New Resource for Data Driven Decision Making

Posted by Marketing Intern
On January 30, 2015

The Georgia SBDC began using Esri’s Business Analyst Online (BAO) for business research and market analysis early in 2014. With BAO, the SBDC has been able to create business reports and perform analyses for specific areas with the most up to date data available. BAO has a wide range of data available with numerous report […]

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Featured Program

6 Bad Habits You Must Break to Succeed

Consultants & Staff

Todd Anduze

Jane Smith

Our Blog

6 Bad Habits You Must Break to Succeed

SBDC Recognized as a “Best Place to Work”

Lessons We Can Learn from March Madness

Manage Your Business Taxes – Don’t Let Them Manage You

“Max” Assistance for Georgia’s Small Businesses

13 Ways to Make Your Own Luck

Understanding Gross Margin

2016 Accounting 101

2016 OmniChannel Marketing Carrollton

Last Minute Holiday Email Ideas

Top 10 Cybersecurity Tips

Credit Myths and Realities

3 Ways for an Entrepreneur to Stay Sane, Healthy, and Successful

6 Reasons You Need to Use Video Marketing

11 Ways to Know You’re Meant to Be An Entrepreneur

Do Startup Names Matter?

Accurate Accounting Reduces Costs, Spurs Growth for Restaurant Owners

SBDC Offers New Resource for Data Driven Decision Making