Callanwolde Fine Arts Center hosts three weekends of holiday art workshops, a premier artist market, photos with Santa, and live music and dance performances. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center hosts three weekends of holiday art workshops, a premier artist market, photos with Santa, and live music and dance performances. 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. The DeKalb Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee speaks on behalf of the business interests of DeKalb County industry ensuring that DeKalb County remains a place that is competitive locally and statewide.
This committee meets monthly on the 1st Thursday of each month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Invest your time not your money to develop a strong brand that will make your business more profitable.
Your brand is more than just a logo?it's the foundation of how your business is perceived and remembered. In this Live Online Workshop, you'll be instructed in the essentials of branding and why it is critical to business success. We'll break down the core components of an effective brand and guide you through the steps to create one that truly represents your mission and connects with your audience.
What you?ll learn:
What a brand is and why it matters
How a strong brand benefits your business
The key elements needed to build a brand
What goes into shaping a brand identity
How branding influences your marketing efforts
The step-by-step process of developing a brand
Whether you?re just starting out or looking to refine your existing brand, this workshop will give you the clarity and tools you need to stand out. In this course, you will learn how to effectively position your company to compete in the procurement market.
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This includes creating and executing a strategic growth plan, developing your business's core competencies, building the necessary processes and systems, and ensuring that your business is financially capable of fulfilling contracts.
LEARN HOW TO:
Identify federal contracting opportunities
Position your business as a prime contractor
Maximize your financial readiness
Create and execute a strategic marketing plan
Leverage your socio-economic certification 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 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. Are you ready to take your business global?
Dive into the pros and cons of alternative international market entry strategies, discover how to evaluate and find the right international partners, and learn effective management techniques to ensure your global goals are met. This webinar is intended for Georgia Small and Medium Business Owners/Sales Executives who want to create an International Sales and Distribution strategy and plan for their international success.
LEARN HOW TO:
Establish your company overseas
Develop and implement effective market entry sales strategies
Identify pros and cons of alternative strategies
Identify, evaluate and connect with in-country partners
Manage existing partner relationships for long-term success and growth Remember the guy with the $$$ suit yelling on TV the government has money to give away? The honest answer is no, they aren?t giving money to everyone that ask, but there is grant money for people that qualify. Learn about where to find grant programs that are available and what are the steps needed to apply.
This course will be taught by Daniel McCoy, Business Consultant for UGA SBDC at Kennesaw State University, who holds four certificates in various grant writing courses and has worked with for profit companies, non-profits and churches in seeking grant funds. Join us for this webinar to learn the ins and outs regarding grants.
Course Outline
Agenda
The myth of free money
Types of grant programs
Searching and finding grants
Qualifying and applying for a grant
Q and A
Learner Outcomes
Attendees will gain an understanding of:
what grants are available to small business
how to search for grants
how to qualify for grants.
steps to apply for grants
Winter House
Winter House
Workshop - Marketing Monday: Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: Revolutionize Your Business Today
Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
Workshop - Develop a Strong Brand to Make Your Business More Profitable
Workshop - Doing Business with the Government: Federal
Workshop - How to Start a Business in Georgia
Membership Committee Meeting
Workshop - Entering Global Markets: Research, Selection and Team Development
Workshop - Grants for Small Business: Myths vs. Realities
