Small Business Development Center Updates and Opportunities

January 29, 2025 BUSINESS TIP OF THE WEEK LEARN ONLINE How to Find the Perfect Franchise Feb. 7 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $29 Doing Business with the Government: Federal Feb. 19 | 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Registration Fee: No Cost Fundamentals of Financial Reporting Feb. 13| 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. Registration Fee: $39 View all upcoming business training programs ➔ CLIENT SUCCESS Amanda and Jason Smith, owners of Grandy’s Cycle and ATV, secured financing, improved their accounting, and developed a digital marketing strategy with the help of the UGA SBDC. Since 2016, their business has grown nearly 3,000%, including the opening of their newest venture, a hunting supply store called The Buckstop.  Read more…  “As a business owner, I’m all over the place and always busy. I can ask the UGA SBDC consultants questions, and they can find me the exact answer or put me on the correct path I need to find the answer quickly. The UGA SBDC is the best kept secret for small business owners.”  – Amanda Smith, owner, Grandy’s Cycle and ATV and The Buckstop SMALL BUSINESS TIPS & TRENDING STORIES 5 Small Business Trends for 2025 As you create your plans for 2025, keep in mind these small business trends from the U.S. Small Business Administration that will help you stay ahead of the curve. The 2025 State of Marketing & Trends Report: Data from 1700+ Global Marketers “Discover the trends, winning opportunities, and challenges brands will face this year, with data from 1,700+ global  B2B and B2C marketers.” MEET THE TEAM Contact Us (678)839-5082 | carrollton@georgiasbdc.org | georgiasbdc.org/carrollton-office The UGA SBDC has 18 offices across the state of Georgia. If you are receiving this email from an office outside of your area, please update your communication preferences here. A Public Service and Outreach Unit of the University of Georgia. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.   Visit our Website