2018 Consultant of the Year

There are many professionals in the UGA SBDC organization that have distinguished themselves over the years. And although there are many deserving consultants, each year at our Annual Awards Banquet, the UGA SBDC names only one Consultant of the Year (COY). The award is based on outstanding work in the current year, in addition to […]

Small Business in Construction

Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia 2018 | State of Small Business

In the 2018 edition of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s international award-winning publication, “Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia,” the article below titled, “Spotlight Industries in Georgia: Construction,” was featured. After the recession, Georgia’s construction industry is still trying to fully recover. With the still affordable mortgage rates and growing demand for […]

Small Business in Technology

Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia 2018 | State of Small Business

In the 2018 edition of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s publication, “Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia,” the article below titled, “Spotlight Industries in Georgia: Technology,” was featured. The technology sectors in Georgia have made technology one of the top industries in the state. Thanks to the addition of almost 8,000 […]

You just cannot buy advertising like this

As small business owners, we are always looking for ways to get our product or message out in front of our target audience.  It is hard work, with some hits and a lot of misses.   But, sometimes you get a gift in the form of free promotion and you need to take advantage of […]

Investing in Your Staff Pays Off

As a business consultant, I have noticed that many of my clients are laser-focused on increasing sales. More sales = long-term success, so they spend their efforts creating and implementing strong promotional campaigns. I coach my clients that long-term success is based on client retention (repeat business). Because of access to massive amounts of information […]

Lead with Optimism – A Message for Business Owners

Do you see the world around you as half empty or half full? Your view on the world, and the environment in which you live and work, matters in leadership. The best leaders throughout time have been those who can maintain a positive outlook, regardless of their circumstances. How can a leader create a vision […]

Real Estate Sector Opportunities Under The Tax Cut and Jobs Act

Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia 2018 | State of Small Business

In the 2018 edition of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center’s international award-winning publication, “Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia,” the article below titled, “Real Estate Sector Opportunities Under The Tax Cut and Jobs Act,” was featured. Tax reform is the first legislative success of the young Trump Administration, with Congress and […]

Why Target Marketing is Important and How to Do It

At the University of Georgia  Small Business Development Center (SBDC), we not only strive to help educate small business owners to ensure successful growth of their businesses, but we also value helping to provide students with “real world” industry-style experience while contributing to UGA’s goal of enhancing both undergraduate and graduate education. In fact, on average […]