| "30 Years of Expertise for Entrepreneurs"
Our Mission
Improve Georgia's economy by educating and advising Georgians,
both individually and collectively, on ways to better manage
their businesses and to further develop the economies of their
communities.
SBDC Services
Gain an advantage by getting the information you need to build
a successful business. Through individualized professional business
consulting, continuing education classes, and an advanced marketing
and research program, we can increase clients' knowledge and
help them weigh the risks involved with their business decisions.
As part of the The Georgia SBDC Network, with 18 offices around
the state, we offer a wide array of resources to help Georgia
businesses be more profitable.
The Georgia SBDC Network is funded in part by the U.S. Small
Business Administration. This unique partnership among the federal
government, State of Georgia, the University System of Georgia
and your local community provides guidance for new and existing
small businesses.
SBDC Business & Continuing Education Classes
Classes are offered in specialized subjects for experienced
entrepreneurs, as well as in management basics for those considering
starting a business. Topics include:
- Starting Your Own Business
- Secrets of Small Business Marketing Strategies
- Writing an effective Business Plan
- Finding the Money for Your Business
- Minority Business Financing -—Myths & Realities
- QuickBooks Premier
- Tax classes taught by the IRS & the GA Department of
Revenue
For a list of classes, times/dates offered, visit the Georgia
SBDC Network website at: Georgia Highlands College SBDC Classes
Contact Information
Telephone
706.295.6326
800.332.2406 ext 6326
FAX:
706.295.6732
Center Address:
415 East Third Avenue, Room 250
Rome, GA 30161
Electronic mail:
General Information: Carole Abbott, Secretary - cabbott@highlands.edu
Peter Matthews, Area Director - pmatthews@highlands.edu
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