Network with DeKalb business owners and representatives, exchange ideas, and make new business contacts at Coffee & Connections.
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Coffee & Connections is FREE for DeKalb Chamber members to attend and $25 for non-members. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. Business growth program
Small business development
Start and grow business
Entrepreneur training
Business strategy Can You Win? Your Marketing Plan Shows You How
This Live Online Workshop teaches how to create a Marketing Plan that can guide you to be a commercial success. You will be instructed in how to:
identify which customers are the most profitable
attract customers and keep them
learn who your real competition is
differentiate yourself in the market
Implementation of your Marketing Plan, will cover:
pricing
advertising
website design
supply chain
branding
social media tactics
To be successful you not only need a good product idea but a true understanding of the marketplace so that You Can Win!
You will have the opportunity to have your questions answered both during and at the conclusion of the Workshop. A copy of the presentation will be provided to those who complete the short Feedback Survey at the end of the session.
About our Instructor
Tim Loden - Score Mentor in three areas. Marketing, Advertising and Creative Services. Tim has spent nearly four decades working for global companies mainly in B2B marketing, sales team leadership, country management, global brand management, and new business development. He has led teams as small as four and as large as eighty. This course is designed to aid business owners and managers in approaching contracts that are the lifeblood of business. Contracts are often long, complex, and filled with both critical terms and boilerplate clauses. The class teaches a method of approaching contracts that increases understanding and confidence in contract execution. It also instructs how business owners can better communicate their positions with their attorneys in contract formation and business relationships.
Course Outline
I. What is a contract? (Breaking down the parts of a contract, the importance of standard clauses, and definitions.)
II. How to read a contract. (Methods of editing, reviewing, and comprehending contractual obligations.)
III. Why contracts are important to your firm's reputation.
IV. The need for an exit strategy in every contract.
V. How to avoid future problems by properly designing the contract now.
Learner Outcomes
1. The participants will understand the core parts of a contract and their purposes.
2. The participants will be able to better comprehend a contract, evaluate the contract, and compare and contrast key terms of a contract to understand their obligations.
3. The participants will be able to design comprehensive exit strategies needed for unanticipated events during the course of a contract.
4. The participants will be better able to analyze the contractual terms, and communicate their terms and concerns better to their professional partners (lawyers, accountants, and insurers).
5. The participants will be able to judge potential risks found in contracts, and evaluate the cost-benefit analysis of proceeding with, or terminating, contractual obligations. In this Marketing Monday webinar, learn to harness the transformative potential of generative AI.
Discover how this cutting-edge technology can supercharge your content creation, streamline workflows, and drive business growth. From crafting compelling content and marketing materials to automating repetitive tasks and generating innovative ideas, you'll learn practical strategies to leverage AI tools effectively. Marketing guru Drew Tonsmeire will delve into real-world examples and best practices to help you navigate the AI landscape with confidence.
LEARN HOW TO:
Understand the basics of Generative AI
Identify practical applications to use in your business
Use AI tools effectively to enhance content creation, automate tasks, and boost productivity
Develop innovative strategies to leverage AI for competitive advantage and business growth
Presenter Antonio Barrios, UGA SBDC Business Consultant and former loan officer, will demystify the loan application process and share insight into what lenders look for and how to present your business in the best light. Discussion includes:
the importance of risk management in the lending process
how to assess your business's risk profile
key financial concepts essential for loan approval.
This workshop will explore traditional loans, SBA loans, and non-traditional funding sources and guide you through the pros and cons of each. Join us and learn how to master the loan application process.
Course Outline
Agenda:
Key financing considerations for loan approvals
Understanding and navigating the loan process
Risk management and assessing your business's profile
Sources of capital
Finding the right financing alternative for your business
Learner Outcomes
Attendees will gain an understanding of:
The loan approval process
What lenders look for
How to assess your business's risk profile
Sources of capital and how to find the right one for you.
Coffee & Connections Networking Event at Goutte IV Hydration Wellness Spa
Generate Leads With Social Media
Workshop - Start-Up Business Marketing Plan
Workshop - Conquering Contracts: What Every Businessperson Should Know About Contracts
Workshop - Marketing Monday: Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: Revolutionize Your Business Today
