UGA Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University

AI is already changing how businesses operate. The question is: are you using it strategically? 🤖

Join us for Solving Your Business Problems with AI, a no-cost workshop designed to help you move beyond basic AI tools and start using AI to solve real business challenges.

📍 Two chances to attend:
- July 13 in Tifton from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- July 14 in Douglas from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Register for your session: https://georgiasbdc.org/training-program/?jsf=jet-engine&_s=solving

This no-cost workshop is brought to you by the U.S. National Science Foundation EPIIC: Rural AI Solutions and Engagement (RAISE) project (Award Number: 2433243).

💰 Need funding to grow your business?

Join us for Unlocking Capital: An Owner's Guide to Funding a Small Business, a no-cost workshop designed to help you better understand your funding options and what it takes to become lender-ready.

🗓 July 29
⏰ 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
📍 VSU University Center

Register here: https://ugasbdc.training/vsu/0649-035

Thank you to our program partners, Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE), and Albany Community Together, Inc. for their generous support of this program!

Smart decisions + UGA SBDC guidance = real growth. 💪 Griffin Thomas leveraged UGA SBDC expertise to take TopLine Lawncare and Landscaping to the next level. Learn how Thomas scaled his business and grew his revenue with support from the UGA SBDC. https://georgiasbdc.org/topline-lawncare/

🌟 The best measure of our work isn't what we say about ourselves. It's what our clients say:

"Alyssa has provided invaluable insights that have significantly contributed to the success of my business. Thanks to her expertise, I now have a clearer understanding of what a business should 'look like' in terms of marketing and finance, areas where I previously struggled." — UGA SBDC client

Running a business can feel overwhelming when you're trying to figure everything out on your own. That's why our team is committed to providing the guidance business owners need to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities.

🔗 Learn how we can support your business: https://georgiasbdc.org/locations/valdosta-office/

🚨 NEW business training program now available!

AI is already changing how businesses operate. The question is: are you using it strategically? Join us for Solving Your Business Problems with AI, a no-cost workshop designed to help you move beyond basic AI tools and start using AI to solve real business challenges.

📍 Two chances to attend:
- July 13 in Tifton from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- July 14 in Douglas from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Register for your session: https://georgiasbdc.org/training-program/?jsf=jet-engine&_s=solving

This no-cost workshop is brought to you by the U.S. National Science Foundation EPIIC: Rural AI Solutions and Engagement (RAISE) project (Award Number: 2433243).

Starting small doesn’t mean thinking small. Learn how the UGA SBDC helped The Miner Agency strengthen operations, earn key certifications, and grow into a seven figure business. 👏 https://georgiasbdc.org/the-miner-agency/

Every small business owner is busy, but the businesses that grow are the ones that make time to plan ahead. 🎯

Join our Area Director Phil Wise for Improved Planning = Improved Profit on June 23 and learn how thoughtful planning can help your business stay focused and competitive.

This webinar covers four essential planning methods that you can apply immediately to support smarter decision-making and stronger results. 🔗 Register today: https://ugasbdc.training/columbus/0835-001

Marketing is moving fast and AI is leading the way! 🤖

In this live webinar, Marketing After Hours: AI & Automation, our Augusta team will show you how to streamline your efforts, generate content faster and automate everyday tasks.

Walk away with tools you can start using immediately. Register today: https://ugasbdc.training/aug/0831-001

Program Details:
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 2 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Format: Live Webinar
Cost: $29
Learn How To: Write better prompts, increase productivity and create marketing content.