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University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

University of Georgia Small Business Development Center
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About Us

The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is located in DeKalb County. Our experienced business consultants offer confidential services to companies seeking operational and strategic planning advice. Expertise is available to help clients: develop and update business plans, identify sources of capital, set up recordkeeping systems and analyze financial records, conduct specialized research, create marketing strategies, and conduct operational and financial diagnostic assessments. Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested two weeks in advance.

The UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a unit of UGA’s Office of Public Service and Outreach. The UGA SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Events

Operational Excellence Workshop
Operational Excellence Workshop
  • This is a two-hour workshop designed for operations managers, team leads, and executives. This program equips you with practical tools to streamline workflows.
  • Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Supercharge Your Digital Marketing With A.I.
Supercharge Your Digital Marketing With A.I.
  • In this one-hour webinar, participants will gain an overview of popular artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, learn the power of the prompts.
  • Tuesday Feb 10, 2026
Fundamentals of Financial Reporting
Fundamentals of Financial Reporting
  • This two-hour live webinar will help business owners understand how to build accuracy in their business operations.
  • Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Supervisor Skills for the Modern Manager: Dekalb
Supervisor Skills for the Modern Manager: Dekalb
  • During this four-hour workshop, supervisors will learn a variety of management skills to develop a strong work environment.
  • Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
GrowSMART Northeast Metro
GrowSMART Northeast Metro
  • In 5 full-day weekly sessions, learn how to manage and analyze your growing business like a seasoned CEO.
  • Thursday Mar 5, 2026
Restaurant Killers: Managing Food and Labor Costs
Restaurant Killers: Managing Food and Labor Costs