Entrepreneurship: 5 Critical Success Factors

Posted by Allison Willis
On June 19, 2017

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. Do you have what it takes to own your own business? Below are 5 critical success factors every entrepreneur should have to successfully run their own business. Sacrifice – Are you willing to sacrifice short term to benefit in the long term? Don’t be fooled into […]

SBDC StartSMART | March 7, 2017

Posted by Ashley Panter
On September 26, 2016

Owning your own business is the American dream. Building it to withstand the test of time requires a unique set of tools. SBDC StartSmart™ provides the resources, support, and motivation to put your dream within reach.

Economic Impact of The UGA SBDC

Posted by Ashley Panter
On December 21, 2015

The annual economic impact study of the University of Georgia SBDC, published in August of 2015, provides solid evidence that entrepreneurs utilizing SBDC assistance experience employment growth significantly greater than the state average. All clients who received five or more hours of consulting in 2013 received a questionnaire that inquired as to the benefit of […]

Customer Service is Easy Money

Posted by Marketing Intern
On February 9, 2015

It’s gone! It has disappeared! It doesn’t exist anymore! “It” is customer service, or just plain service. Calling it nonexistent is a little bit of stretch, because there are still some companies that do practice this art, but there are a lot fewer than there used to be. That’s sad for two reasons: Lack of […]

Manufacturer Shows ‘Made in America’ Benefits Bottom Line

Posted by Marketing Intern
On January 20, 2015

Small Business Development Center comes through big. John Anker has a question for U.S. retailers: What if you could outsource to an American company at the same cost as an overseas provider? Anker, owner of Columbus-based manufacturer and distributor Ankerpak, says he frequently poses this question to buyers. Anker sees it as his mission to […]