Small Business Development Center


		Of UGA SBDC-assisted businesses survive past 5 years compared to 59% of average Georgia businesses
		Sales growth for UGA SBDC clients compared to 5.9% sales growth for the average Georgia business
		Jobs created by UGA SBDC clients over the past 5 years
		Sales generated by UGA SBDC clients over the past 5 years

“The reason Georgia is the ‘most business-friendly state in the country’, as far as I’m concerned, is because of the resource that we have in the UGA SBDC. I would easily pay a lot of money for what I get from them.”

Gary Lanton, Holy Smokes BBQ, Dublin, Georgia

IN THE NEWS

UGA SBDC helps Macon specialty manufacturer expand into new markets

Gwen and Larry Collins initially reached out to the UGA SBDC for assistance purchasing their Macon-based metal manufacturing business, Collins Manufacturing Company, in 2005. In 2011, they partnered with Lisa Rackley, the area director of UGA SBDC at Macon, for assistance with a number of new business and property acquisitions and offered guidance through the government contracting certification needed to expand into the defense industry.

SBDC business courses, consulting set Anderson Parking up for growth

Ernie Anderson and Kenneth White were ready to take their business, Anderson Parking, to the next level when they enrolled in the UGA SBDC's GrowSmart course. The course not only helped them sharpen their strategy but also sparked an ongoing relationship with business consultant John Stowell. With his guidance, the two improved their management structure, mapped out financial projections, and enhanced their marketing strategy. Today, Anderson Parking has seen 15% year-over-year growth and plans to expand to additional locations.