Financial Fundamentals for Business Owners will aim to improve the financial decision making of small business owners. The program content is designed to educate business owners on the importance of good financial data and how to use that financial data for both tactical and strategic decision making. This program will cover the process around good recordkeeping, the tools to use, the reports to be derived, how to analyze the numbers to improve cash flow and profits. Participants will also gain a better understanding of how banks/lenders evaluate their businesses and capital requests.
Course Outline
Accounting and Record Keeping Basics
Understanding Financial Statements
Analyzing Financial Statements
Improving Cash Flow and Increasing Profits
Establishing Financial Controls
Forecasting
Becoming Bank Ready and Financing Options
Learner Outcomes
Participants will learn how to understand and interpret data on financial statements.
Participants will learn strategies for improving cash flow and increasing profits.
Participants will learn how to implement financial controls in their business.
Participants will learn how to become ''bank ready'' and gain an understanding of financing options.
Course Outline
What COVID-19 has and hasn?t changed for Small Business taxes.
Overview of accounting best practices.
Seven tax tips to help your business.
Learner Outcomes
Understand best practices in business record keeping that?ll help you all year.
Learn the top seven tips for making sure tax season is a breeze. 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 Healthcare Committee advances the belief that a healthy community is a wealthy community by bringing together business, healthcare, and community leaders to address key health challenges impacting economic vitality, workforce readiness, and quality of life.
This committee meets bi-monthly on the 4th Tuesday of each 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. Join the DeKalb Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Ogle School. Ogle School is a premier cosmetology and esthetics institution with more than 50 years of excellence in beauty education. Dedicated to developing skilled, confident, and career-ready professionals, Ogle School provides hands-on training, industry mentorship, and real-world experience that prepares students to succeed in the ever-evolving beauty industry. They are proud to expand their presence in Georgia with their new Tucker campus and look forward to serving aspiring beauty professionals throughout the community. Join the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for a morning of networking and a conversation led by Jerry Freeman of Delta Community Credit Union. This workshop covers the six main components of your Credit Score, differentiates FICO score and Credit Score, and uncovers the common myths associated with credit reporting. Many business owners spend most of their time putting out fires, handling customer needs, and managing day-to-day operations.
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While staying busy feels productive, it can make it difficult to focus on what will actually help the business grow. This practical workshop will show you how to take a step back, evaluate where your business stands today, and focus on the strategic and high-impact activities for the next stage of your business. Whether you are launching a new business or trying to break through a plateau, this session will help you gain clarity, focus your efforts, and make more confident business decisions.
LEARN HOW TO:
Think Beyond Daily Operations
Define or Refine Vision to Clarify Business Direction
Use SWOT Analysis to Identify What Matters Most
Create Priorities That Drive Long-Term Results Join the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for the 5th Annual DeKalb City Summit event on Thursday, August 27th as DeKalb's city leaders share open, meaningful dialogue within our community on matters that interest both residents and businesses. As the voice of the business community, the Chamber recognizes that the key to our collective success and business strength is to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment that reflects the full breadth of our region.
City leaders will serve as panelists to provide a local perspective on the following topics such as Housing, Economic Development & Small Business, and Placemaking. networking, potential partnerships at the Entrepreneur Hub Power Hour Are you getting the most out of your membership?
Did you realize that your Chamber membership comes with a whole host of FREE marketing tools for your business--all in one easy-to-access location? The Chamber's powerful member-focused software provides members with an event tool, a press release tool, a job posting board, and a hot deals/sales/specials tool--all free with your basic membership.
LEARN HOW TO:
Take advantage of the benefits you receive as a Chamber member
Create and update your business's Enhanced Listing in the website business directory
Appear in our Membership Matters newsletter
Create a hot deal (discount) to appear on your listing
Submit a job posting / volunteer opportunity
We'll be hosting an in-person Chamber 101 class the fourth Tuesday of every other month from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM to teach you how to use these new features!
New and existing members are invited to attend.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Workshop - Start-Up Business - Financial Plan
Workshop - How to Start a Business in Georgia
Healthcare Committee Meeting
Ribbon Cutting at Ogle School
Business at Breakfast - Understanding Credit Reports
Workshop - Strategic Thinking and Planning
DeKalb City Summit 2026
The Entrepreneur Hour @ The Virtual Office Group - First Tuesday Monthly
Chamber 101 - In-Person
