Technical Assistance From the UGA SBDC Opens Doors to Rapid Growth for Medical Equipment Supplier

BROOKSTONE MEDICAL <a href=”https://www.brookstonemedical.com/”>Brookstone Medical</a>, a durable medical equipment supplier servicing middle and south Georgia, was successful and growing. But owner Matt Corley felt he was missing out on opportunities to further expand and set up his company for future growth. He reached out to the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) […]

The UGA SBDC Supports Atlanta Real Estate Company Through Coaching and Enhanced Infrastructure

Labresia Dawson poses with real estate sign in front of home

DAWSON’S MANAGEMENT Through her partnership with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC), Labrescia “Breezy” Dawson has watched her real estate company’s earnings surpass $1 million, secured a government contract worth up to $1 billion and positioned her business for further innovation and adaptability. “With the UGA SBDC’s help, my business is […]

The UGA SBDC Spotlights Small Business Impact and Trends

In Georgia, over 99.6% of businesses are considered “small” according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. As a resource for small business owners, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) has developed an annual publication, Small Business and Its Impact on Georgia, highlighting the impact of small businesses on Georgia’s economy and […]

The UGA SBDC Partners with Southeastern Universities to Bring Business Education Programs to Rural Communities with Support from SBA Grant  

Business Consultant Robbie Parks teaches UGA SBDC Digital Marketing Bootcamp in Carrollton, GA

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to bring the popular Digital Marketing Bootcamp program to more rural towns across Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. In partnership with the Small Business Development Centers hosted by the University of Alabama and […]

Apparel Brand Manages Growth with Help from the UGA SBDC

STEINBERG SPORTSWEAR Roy Steinberg’s golf apparel business was in full swing in <a href=”https://visitalbanyga.com/”>Albany, Georgia</a>, but his business needed additional cash flow to increase inventory and meet demand. With guidance from the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC), Steinberg was able to develop a strong financial plan to refinance existing loans and […]

In the COVID-19 Response, Consider Time to ‘Take a Knee’…

Back in my Army days, I was part of a Team, a Special Forces ‘A’ Team, to be more exact.  We did a lot of training, carried a lot of weight over a lot of miles and built a great camaraderie together through the struggles.  As I was thinking back to those days this morning […]

CMMC V1.02 – SI.1.213 – Perform Periodic Scans of Information Systems

In our final entry of the Practices found in CMMC Level 1, within the Domain, System and Information Integrity, we cover SI.1.213 – Perform periodic scans of information systems and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloaded, opened or executed.  This Practice is found within the Capability, C041, Identify Malicious Content, […]

CMMC V1.02 – IA.1.077 – Authenticate Identities of Users, Processes, or Devices

The second practice within the Domain, Identification and Authentication (IA) and Capability, Grant access to authenticated entities, is IA.1.077, Authenticate ( or verify ) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.  This sounds a lot more complicated than it actually is.  Essentially, this practice […]