The DeKalb Chamber Board of Directors meet to discuss the important issues impacting the Chamber and the business community as well as approve upcoming business 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 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 networking, potential partnerships at the Entrepreneur Hub Power Hour Marketing is evolving fast?and AI is changing how small businesses get results.
In this 1-hour webinar, discover how to leverage AI to streamline your marketing, define your goals, create content more efficiently, and automate time-consuming tasks. You?ll walk away with a clear understanding of practical, easy-to-use AI tools designed specifically for small business owners. We?ll explore how to generate marketing content like social media posts, emails, and blogs in a fraction of the time, along with simple ways to automate repetitive tasks so you can focus on growing your business. Whether you're just getting started or looking to work smarter, this session will give you actionable steps to begin using AI in your day-to-day marketing right away.
Identify and how to use practical AI tools for small businesses
Create marketing content (social posts, emails, blogs) using AI
Automate repetitive marketing tasks to save time 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. If you?re selling physical products, your barcode is more than a set of black lines on a package. It can affect whether retailers accept your product, your supply chain management and how customers access product information.
This webinar will walk through the basics of building a barcode strategy that supports your business as it grows. We?ll cover what small business owners need to know about retailer barcode requirements, why your barcode should be properly registered to your company and how barcodes can help prepare your products for retail, distribution and future supply chain needs.
In this webinar, you?ll learn how to:
Understand why barcodes matter when selling products in stores or online
Identify common retailer barcode requirements for small businesses
Estimate how many barcodes your business may need
Decide where barcodes should appear on your product packaging
Recognize when different package levels need separate barcodes
Learn how barcodes are evolving to share more product information with retailers and customers.
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. 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 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Workshop - Writing a Business Plan
Workshop - How to Start a Business in Georgia
The Entrepreneur Hour @ The Virtual Office Group - First Tuesday Monthly
Workshop - Marketing After Hours: AI & Automation
Membership Committee Meeting
Workshop - Business Barcode Basics: Meet Requirements, Manage Products and Sell in More Places
Workshop - How to Start a Business in Georgia
