UGA Small Business Development Center consulting - free and confidential

University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

One-to-one business consulting for Georgia small business owners at no cost, from consultants with graduate business qualifications: marketing, strategic planning, accessing capital, financial analysis and accounting, international trade. Delivered through offices across the state and funded by a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration.

The catch: Advice, not money - and the honest reason to use it is that it is the cheapest way to find out whether any of the credits in this catalog apply to you. Expect to complete a Business Development Questionnaire before a consultant is assigned, and for a new business, expect to be pointed at the "Starting a Business" course first. Client information is confidential and is not shared without permission.

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At a glance

Worth
Not a cash amount
Effort
About 20 minutes
Time to money
Right away
How it arrives
In kind
How often
Standing
Proof needed
None
Where
Georgia
Last checked
16 August 2026