Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Georgia’s Sugar Bowl Loss

Posted by Ashley Panter
On January 2, 2019

Let’s be honest… most of Dawgnation is waking up this morning like: But you know what? Failure happens. It happens to us all… especially to entrepreneurs… it’s inevitable. The worst part about failure is the feeling of being crushed, defeated, and as if you’ll never be a successful entrepreneur (or a National Championship winning football […]

Bring the Thunder

Posted by Ashley Panter
On November 30, 2018

Customer Service for the Holidays

Posted by Geoffrey Loften
On November 21, 2018

It’s that time again. The most wonderful time of the year. With kids jingle belling (and cash registers too hopefully) and everyone telling you be of good cheer- just like the famous song. And within all of that – your customers are busy searching for the best deals, the greatest gadgets, and the hottest new […]

Small Business in Music

Posted by Ashley Panter
On November 16, 2018

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: Music,” was featured. Georgia isn’t always the first place that comes to mind when someone thinks of the music industry. Cities like Nashville, Los Angeles, […]

Top 5 Considerations Before Starting a Business

Posted by Cheryl Greenerl
On November 2, 2018

Deciding whether or not to start a new business can be one of the most difficult decisions a person faces in life. Every month over 540,000 new businesses are started in the U.S. according to the 2017 Kauffman Index. Georgia is consistently one of the highest-ranking entrepreneurial states and remains among the top for new […]

SBDC Publication Wins International Business Award

Posted by Sara Bertolini
On August 16, 2018

The UGA SBDC’s 2018 Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia publication was recognized as a Bronze Stevie® Award winner in the Other- Government category in The 15th Annual International Business Awards®. The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large […]

Small Businesses Fail for Consistent Reasons

Posted by Ashley Panter
On July 24, 2018

The statistics on small business failure vary widely depending on the report and the source. Some say nine out of 10 while others put the first year failure rate as low as 20 percent. As a small business owner, you may not care what the actual number is as long as you are not one […]

Financial Figures You Should Monitor

Posted by Ashley Panter
On July 24, 2018

As a business consultant, I get to help people grow their businesses. The first meeting I have with clients typically starts with them telling me about their business. I watch them light up as they talk about their mission and vision and how far they have come. When I shift the conversation over to their […]