Just like the rest of the state, coastal Georgia businesses faced difficulties due to the pandemic. The has supported the start of 92 new businesses in southern coastal communities since March 2020. Today, those businesses are going strong. ⬇️
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"If it weren't for UGA, we wouldn't be opening this business," said Cassandra Wiseman about her experience working with . Cassandra & Gary Wiseman bought 185 acres of land & worked with the SBDC & to make their winery dream come true.
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“Architects are not generally businesspeople,” said Monica Fenderson, founder of MOSA Architects, about her experience with her consultant. “Benny taught me strategy. He showed me the advantages of being business-minded first, and then artsy.”
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“The UGA SBDC should be required for all businesses,” said Carey Jones about his experience working with to manage the rapid growth of his business, Reliable Rolloff Solutions. "It’s a very good small business program for all."
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#CommitTo supporting small business owners:
worked with Diane & Ed Taylor to expand their business, the American Turmeric Company, by identifying grant funding and international trade opportunities for their products. #UGAserves
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“I cannot imagine there is a single small business in Georgia that would not benefit from the SBDC’s vast knowledge, advice & experience,” said Sarah Swinson, a pharmacist & alumna who worked with to open Baxley Wellness Pharmacy.
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August is #BlackBusinessMonth! Learn how SBA resource partner helped Destiny Brewton, CEO of A House Called Hue, expand her workspace
through SBA financing options. Read her story here:
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Last stop for the UGA #NewFacultyTour:
Yonah Mountain Vineyards in Cleveland, Ga. There are now more than 100 vineyards in N. Georgia, with a farmgate value of $26.8 million. Tastings, tours, festivals and other events have been a tremendous boost to the state. 🍷🍇
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#CommitTo supporting Georgia’s small businesses:
Over the past five years, , a unit of Public Service and Outreach, worked with to build and grow its interdisciplinary design firm based in Ga. #UGAserves
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#CommitTo economic development: 🚢📦
ExportGA is 's annual export training program that helps companies statewide develop their skills & identify new international sales opportunities. Learn more & register in time for the first session on Aug. 26:
training.georgiasbdc.org/search/publicC
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Take a look inside the UGA SBDC with our People Behind the Program series.
We are kicking off with Darrel Hulsey, the director of the International Trade Center, who has been with the SBDC for 30 years.
Read more about Darrel’s passion for service: georgiasbdc.org/darrel-hulsey/
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The pandemic hit small business owners hard, but helped Tracia Tullis. This spring Tullis' family reopened their family restaurant in Americus, Ga. thanks to federal funding Tullis acquired through the SBDC. #UGAserves
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When Stephen Nottingham was ready to start his business, he worked with the UGA SBDC in Savannah to launch FREN, a multidisciplinary design company.
“Having support avenues like my relationship with my business consultant Becky was fundamental,” he said.
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& Food Science Partner to Host Starting a New Food Product Business Two Day Workshop in Tifton tiftonceo.com/features/2022/
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Having a social media presence is a key aspect of business in this digital age. helps small business owners statewide represent & market themselves across different social platforms.
Check out these tips for LinkedIn 📲
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., a Public Service & Outreach unit, helps business owners statewide by offering courses & consulting services. For Kyle Flanagan, the SBDC's GrowSmart course was the right path for launching his business, Lawn Ace, in 2019.
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Gladys's Kitchen, a 27-year-old staple in Americus, Ga., struggled in 2020. However, with help from , they were able to save the restaurant & keep serving food through their new drive-thru window. Check out their story:
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. has 18 offices that support local business & economic growth statewide. Our UGA SBDC office helped Peiru Kim, owner of Sugarcoat Beauty, expand from one location to 10. Helping Georgia business owners is what we do. #UGAserves
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After working with the for 3 years, Kyle Flanagan launched LawnAce in 2019 & has since seen growth exceeding his 2021 projections. “I am the SBDC’s biggest cheerleader,” he said. “It is the single best thing I have ever done for my business.”
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When Tracia Tullis had to close Gladys’ Kitchen in 2020, she worked with the SBDC in Albany to apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and was able to add a drive-through window, retain five employees and remodel the restaurant.
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“Working with the SBDC helped broaden my vision for the business,” said Peiru Kim of Sugarcoat Beauty. “It has helped me gain the confidence to move forward with solid financial knowledge and insight.”
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Happy Monday! We are kicking off the week with senior business consultant Peter Williams’ tips on how to stand out on LinkedIn.
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While waiting out a 3-year non-compete clause, Kyle Flanagan worked with the UGA SBDC in Augusta to begin planning for the launch of Lawn Ace.
“I am the SBDC’s biggest cheerleader. It is the single best thing I have ever done for my business.”
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#worldtrademonth may be over, but that doesn't mean it's too late to think about exporting to grow your small business. Check out 's tips to get started⬇️
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To celebrate #worldtrademonth, UGA SBDC International Trade Center Director Darrel Hulsey is sharing some tips on how to prepare your Georgia business for export!
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We're proud to be a part of , working alongside units that support the economic, social and community needs of all Georgians! #UGAserves
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Did you know that @universityofga reaches all 159 Georgia counties through public service & outreach? We are committed to serving Georgians statewide & supporting our communities. #UGAserves
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Congratulations to our latest group of GrowSmart graduates!
These students have logged 35 hours of class time covering all areas of business operation and growth.
Learn more about GrowSmart: georgiasbdc.org/growsmart
When they were opening Qualusi Vineyards, Emilie Gilbert and her father Bob met with the UGA SBDC in Rome to create a business plan and prepare financial forecasts. Now their sales – and grapes – are flourishing.
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During the pandemic, worked with the to pivot their business model and continue serving tasty treats to Athens locals.
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To celebrate #worldtrademonth, UGA SBDC International Trade Center Director Darrel Hulsey is sharing some tips on how to prepare your Georgia business for export!
Read the article: bit.ly/3a4GdNv
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UGA SBDC client Ryan Loew was presented with the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year award by
Loew is the founder and president of Process Equipment and Controls, an equipment manufacturing business based in Covington, GA.
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"Embrace being uncomfortable. Do the thing you think you can’t do. Because it’s there that you will find a calling that truly gives you joy and satisfaction."
Jennifer Frum, vice president for , delivered the Commencement address. #UGAGrad
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Are you new to export, or currently exporting and looking to grow your sales?
Join us on May 17 for a no-cost webinar to learn about SBA grants, counseling and financing to facilitate global sales. Happy World Trade Month!
Register online: bit.ly/3l5N63t
Our state's farmers provide for all of us, & we need to support them. Join us in combatting farm stress within our rural communities during the #GeorgiaFarmStressSummit on May 19 in Tifton, Ga. Register by May 12 to join online or in-person: t.uga.edu/80t
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May is World Trade Month! We will be highlighting the ways the UGA SBDC International Trade Center works with Georgia businesses to help them grow.
Here is a look at Trans Globe LLC, an agricultural import company.
Read Diaa and Trans Globe’s story bit.ly/3La8j6M
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Georgia has become a key player in the film industry. What does that mean for you? If you're a business owner, it means opportunity & has just the class for you. Learn to leverage your business & become a vendor for film & TV productions May 19 👇 training.georgiasbdc.org/search/publicC
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When Destiny Brewton, CEO of A House Called Hue, needed to expand her workspace, she turned to SBA resource partner for financing options. Read her story here:
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For 10+ years, Peiru Kim has worked with the UGA SBDC at Kennesaw State University to grow her business, Sugarcoat Beauty. With help from her consultant, Kim has expanded her company to 10 locations and growing.
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Our 18 offices across the state support businesses owners, whether they’re just starting out or are established. , initially a side hustle, grew significantly in the past 20 years with guidance from our SBDC office at . outreach.uga.edu/side-hustle-be
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Jason Jones started out renting sound equipment for local concerts as a side hustle. Over 20 years later, it became a multimillion-dollar business, S&L Integrated. Jones credits his work with the UGA SBDC some of this success.
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To celebrate #gettoknowyourcustomerday, we asked UGA SBDC business consultants Nadia Osman, Jennifer Lee and Drew Tonsmeire to share their tips on social media analytics, customer profiles and surveys.
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