News for Growing Your Small Business!

FEATURED WEBINARS

Transform your customers to true brand ambassadors and boost your word-of-mouth referrals with the strategies taught in this two-hour webinar.

Walk through the process of identifying and pursuing traditional or alternative financing options and discover the right financing path for your small business.

Learn how to prepare for the leap into franchising by understanding the benefits of business planning and how to develop a marketing plan.

BUSINESS BASICS

Starting a Business

August 22 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | $39

Discover the important tools and resources you need to establish a solid foundation during your business’ formative years.

How to Write a Dynamic Business Plan

August 23 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | $29

Craft a roadmap for your success with this program that is focused on guiding you through the essential elements of creating a comprehensive business plan.

CLIENT SUCCESS

Brianne Martin and Dani Harmadi started their small business, Freshwater Design Co., in the basement of Harmadi’s home. Through guidance from our Augusta office, the sisters were able to secure a loan to move to a brick-and-mortar location that was large enough to accommodate their production space. After entering the wholesale market, sales doubled in one year and the team grew from two to eight employees. Learn more about Freshwater Design Co. and the steps they took that led to growth and success!

“A lot of business owners wear so many hats, but they might not be good at all of the tasks. That’s where the UGA SBDC is such a good resource. Making a successful career from just your talent is hard to do if you don’t know everything you need to know about running a business.” – Brianne Martin

SMALL BUSINESS CHALLENGES

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