Starting a business can be overwhelming, especially when you don?t know what you don?t know.
Whether you?re just starting to brainstorm your idea or ready to turn your passion into a profitable venture, this class will give you a roadmap to success. You?ll learn what you need to start a business in Georgia, from assessing the feasibility of your idea to marketing, finding financing, building a team, and operating legally. You?ll leave with actionable steps, essential tools, and resources to start your business on a strong foundation. Small businesses are the backbone of America; this class will help you start yours.
LEARN HOW TO:
Determine the feasibility of your business idea using market research and competitive analysis
Estimate start-up expenses for your business and identify requirements for pursuing start-up financing options
Differentiate between different legal structure options for business formation
Identify who you should include on your team when making plans and executing business formation
Navigate the steps to start your business in the State of Georgia DeKalb County Supplier Development Academy: This event is for DeKalb County businesses that are looking to do business with DeKalb County A business plan is more than just a document ? it?s your roadmap to success.
A strong business plan helps keep you focused, reach your goals and is critical if you plan to seek financing for your business. Many business owners don?t have a business plan because they just don?t know where to start. This class breaks down each section of the business plan, from the executive summary to financial projections, with tools and resources to guide you along the way. Whether you?re just starting a business, need funding, or just finally have time to focus, this class will help you create an effective business plan to guide your business for years to come.
LEARN HOW TO:
Use the business plan tool or template that works for you
Understand and explain who your target customer is
Start with your company description and proceed step-by-step to finish your business plan
Strategically position your business using a written plan
Incorporate a strong financial foundation into your business plan Shape Your Success: Comprehensive Forums for Child Care Trainers.
Join us for an interactive forum designed to empower childcare trainers with essential financial management skills that boost efficiency and sustainability. Discover how creating and maintaining a solid budget can streamline operations, reduce unnecessary expenses, and increase your profitability. Together, we?ll dive into real-life examples, tools and strategies to make financial planning not only effective but manageable. Leave with the confidence and knowledge to foster financial health in your business, ensuring a lasting impact for children, families and communities. It?s not personal, it?s business. This session will help you learn the whys and hows of separating your business and personal finances that can set you and your business up for success. We?ll also provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your business. Accounting for Non-Accountants
This Live Online Workshop can be a game-changer for a small business owner. It is designed to arm you with essential financial skills.
Knowing accounting basics helps you make smarter decisions:
Track income and expenses accurately
Understand profit vs. cash flow
Set realistic budgets
When you become familiar with the lingo of Financial Professionals, terms like P&L, COGS, and Depreciation become understandable. You can:
Ask better questions
Spot red flags
Collaborate more effectively with your accountant or CPA
With a focus on for-profit accounting principles, this interactive session will leave you with practical knowledge to boost your confidence in evaluating and making decisions in areas such as hiring, pricing, and financing.
By participating in this workshop, you're not just learning, you're investing in the success of your business.
About our Presenter
Hemant Chhajwani is a principal of the Chhajwani Investment Group, a family investment fund that owns and manages a portfolio of direct, syndicated, and fund investments focused on real estate and private credit/equity. He is responsible for capital allocation, portfolio strategy, and sourcing/originating investment opportunities. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Austin teaching finance and real estate courses.
Hemant's career includes working at The Home Depot, Ernst & Young, RBC Capital Markets, and RSM McGladrey in various management roles focused on corporate strategy, valuation, and mergers & acquisitions.
He earned a BBA in finance and accounting from Emory University and an MBA in finance from Texas McCombs. The DeKalb Chamber Membership Committee helps to plan and evaluate the Chamber's overall programs and membership offerings including, but not limited to, workshops, seminars, and networking events. Also works to recruit and retain current and new members by managing and auditing the Member Contact Timeline, offer innovative ideas, and ensure all members are having a valuable experience.
This committee meets monthly on the 1st Wednesday of the month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Some meetings may have been adjusted from their original schedule due to holidays or Chamber events. *Smarter Pricing Guidelines for Small Businesses*
Are you one of the 75% of small business owners that:
- does not have a simple and effective pricing model and/or
- consistently under-prices your work?
If so, this Live Online Workshop is for YOU!
You will be put on the path to a better understanding of:
- The difference between mark-ups and actual profit margins
- How to calculate and utilize your Cost of Goods Sold in pricing
- Pricing models for service businesses, consultants, online and storefront retailers, and manufacturers
- Using fixed or variable costs to price for profit
This Workshop will engage the business owner in how to analyze costs to be able to better format various pricing models:
- Cost Plus Pricing
- Competition-based Pricing
- Good / Better/ Best models
- Margin-based Pricing
- When to utilize Premium vs. Discount strategies
- How to calculate a Break-even sales goal
Leverage digital marketing to attract customers and build your brand.
In this course, you will learn how to generate leads by targeting buyer personas and setting SMART objectives. Our instructors will guide you through social media best practices, with tips for better posts, higher follower engagement and higher brand impressions. An overview of search engine optimization will be shared to assist you in improving your website's organic rankings. How to use Google Smart Ads Artificial Intelligence (AI) will also be discussed to enable you to drive impressions and potential website conversions to leads or sales. Finally, the course will cover the relevant dashboards and fast data interpretation for optimization and higher ROI
LEARN HOW TO:
- Brand target personas, the digital marketing funnel and the role of Search Engine Optimization and Google Ads to generate website visits and leads
- Use the best social media platforms for your brand and how to engage consumers for brand passion and conversion
- Understand the basic concepts of search engine optimization and ranking higher in Google organic results
- Understand Google Ads SMART AI and the basics of how to buy and monitor paid campaigns to generate leads
- Gain a grasp of Google Ads and FB dashboard measures and be able to provide interpretation for optimization
Workshop - How to Start a Business in Georgia
Class - DeKalb County Supplier Development Academy
Workshop - Writing Your Business Plan
Webinar - Child Care Trainer Forum on Financial Management
Webinar - Separating Business and Personal Finances
Webinar - Accounting for Non-Accountants
Membership Committee Meeting
Webinar - Pricing for Profit and Growth
Webinar - Digital Marketing Essentials
