Thousands of Georgians have achieved the dream of owning a business and make a positive impact on the local economy. At Clayton State, we can help take you further to ensure your business stays solid.
The UGA Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University provides economic development assistance for small businesses with no-cost consulting services and low cost educational programs.
Our experienced business consultants are available to help clients develop and update business plans, identify sources of capital, set up record keeping systems and analyze financial records, conduct specialized research, create marketing strategies, and conduct operational and financial diagnostic assessments, and more.
Our mission is to enhance the economic well-being of Georgians by providing a wide range of educational services for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.
The UGA SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is a Public Service and Outreach Unit of The University of Georgia.
We offer a number of courses to learn the basics of business and entrepreneurship. Check out a full list of the most recent offerings.
UGA Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University Staff
Alisa Kirk, SBDC Area Director
B.A., Business Management, Tift College (Mercer University)
M.B.A., Supply Chain Management, Clayton State University
AlisaKirk@clayton.edu
Alisa Kirk is the Area Director of the Clayton State University SBDC. She uses her knowledge of accounting, technology, and management to help local small business owners and managers develop strategies for growth. She has an MBA in Supply Chain Management from Clayton State University and a varied work experience which includes small businesses, large corporations, and the state and federal governments.
Cheryl Greenerl, SBDC Program Coordinator
B.A., Urban Studies, Mount Holyoke College
CGreenerl1@clayton.edu
Cheryl Greenerl has served as the Program Coordinator with UGA SBDC at Clayton State University since March 2015 and is the first point of contact with the public. She assists with client program development, marketing and delivery. Cheryl grew up working in her family’s hair salon and barbershops as well as operated her own dressmaking business. Prior to joining the SBDC, Cheryl worked as a Corporate Contract Specialist for a major telecommunications company where she was responsible for coordinating the execution and implementation of customer telecom services. She also served as a Bank Operations officer and managed the corporate account statement processing department.
UGA Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University Business Consultation
Our consultants can help you:For answers to your management questions, contact our business consultants for professional individualized consultation. Confidentiality is guaranteed. Our consultants have earned advanced degrees in business or management and have extensive practical experience.
- Develop and update business plans
- Identify sources of capital
- Set up record-keeping systems and analyze financial records
- Identify foreign markets for products or services
- Conduct specialized research geared to your specific needs
- Create marketing strategies and advertising campaigns
- Increase opportunities to sell to federal, state, and local governments
Current Course Offerings:
For a complete schedule listing dates, times and prices, please see our course schedule. You may register online, call (678) 466-5100 or email us at morrow@georgiasbdc.org.