Planning Ahead for Disasters
Hurricane season started on June 1. Now would be a good time to think about your business continuity plans and how well they will keep your company up and running through interruptions of any kind: natural disasters, power failures, IT system crashes, supply chain problems, loss of key employee(s), and more. The SBA recently […]
Financial Future Secure for Ellijay Family Orchard
Ellijay farmer John Reece can see the house he grew up in from the Apple House at his Ellijay business, BJ Reece Orchards. John and his wife Rachel have grown the business his father started with 30 acres into a popular 130-acre agribusiness attraction known for its “world-famous” fried apple pies, so named by their […]
2018 Flewellen Award Winners
Throughout the year, there are many consultants that go above and beyond “the call of duty,” to ensure that their clients are taken care of and succeed. Each year at our Annual Awards Banquet, the UGA SBDC names deserving consultants, “Flewellen Award Winners.” This recognition is named for Dr. William Flewellen, who is considered to […]
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 […]
Starting a Business Workshop in Ellijay
Covers important tools and resources a business owners needs to establish a solid foundation during its early formative years.
Why Small is Great
Entrepreneurial ventures provide hundreds of thousands of jobs in Georgia for both business owners and employees. Small businesses not only supply principal income for families, but they also meet unique needs for part-time employment, temporary employment, supplementary income, or, particularly for many young people, that first job opportunity. The innovation and creativity that entrepreneurs deliver […]
Professional Website Analysis Available
Learn more about a professional website analysis conducted by our SBDC consultants at no cost! Call (706) 622-2006 for more information or email “I want to set up a web analysis” to [email protected].