StartSmart Columbus/Carrollton

Begin with stamina - Vitual StartSMART Series! Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools—and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSMART will equip you to be successful!

This year’s program is tailored to being held virtually to facilitate virtual discussion, class engagement and mastery of content. Participation in StartSMART will also allow access to online business planning software included for 3 months. The program is facilitated by specially trained UGA SBDC consultants and a long-term relationship and follow-up consulting is available and encouraged. It's 8 Modules, 4 weeks, 2 sessions each week for 2.5 hours. 

SBDC StartSMART Gets Results:
•Evaluate & refine your business concept
•Improve your knowledge of business concepts
•Research markets and competition
•Develop a financial forecast to improve success
•Develop a thorough, practical business plan
•Consulting from SBDC professionals keeps you on track