Come prepared to hand out your business cards!
Coffee & Connections is FREE for DeKalb Chamber members to attend and $25 for non-members. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. 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 Advanced Strategies for Turning Viewers into Buyers
This Live Online Workshop addresses the business owners, consultants, coaches, service providers, and entrepreneurs who already have a YouTube channel and regularly publish videos but are not generating enough leads, clients, or sales.
Workshop participants will learn how to:
Understand why people buy?not just why they watch
Position their YouTube channel as a sales tool
Increase click-through rates by using psychology
Create videos that generate qualified leads
Improve thumbnails and titles
Analyze the YouTube analytics that matter Join the DeKalb Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Caribou Coffee. Caribou Coffee® is a global brand with community-centered coffeehouses offering handcrafted beverages and crave-worthy food. Join the DeKalb Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Simon Says Smile Orthodontics. Simon Says Smile Orthodontics is a modern, privately owned orthodontic practice proudly serving Chamblee and the surrounding communities. Led by Dr. Hazie Simon, DMD, MSD, a board-certified orthodontist and U.S. Navy veteran, their practice is dedicated to creating healthy, confident smiles in a fun, welcoming, and family-friendly environment. They offer comprehensive orthodontic care for children, teens, and adults, including braces, clear aligners, early orthodontic treatment, retainers, and smile enhancement. Using advanced technology and personalized treatment plans, they strive to make every patient feel comfortable while delivering exceptional results. At Simon Says Smile Orthodontics, they believe a beautiful smile can change a life. They are committed to serving the Dekalb community through outstanding patient care, education, and meaningful local involvement, and look forward to helping families smile with confidence for years to come. Come tour the venue and meet vendors and enjoy some tasty bites! Before you can design like a pro, you need to master the fundamentals.
This 60-minute live webinar delivers a practical, hands-on introduction to Canva, focused on learning the basics and confidently navigating the platform. Participants will explore Canva?s dashboard and workspace while gaining experience with essential tools, including text formatting, color selection, alignment, positioning, layering, grouping, and file export options. Through live demonstration and guided practice, attendees will build a strong foundation that makes design work faster, easier, and more consistent. This session is valuable for business owners who are handling marketing, as well as teams with a marketing specialist who want to save time and produce even more professional work.
LEARN HOW TO:
Navigate Canva?s dashboard and workspace efficiently
Use key tools including text formatting, color selection, alignment, and positioning
Manage layers, grouping, resizing, and layout structure
Select appropriate design dimensions and download file formats Without clear financial systems, it can be difficult to understand where your money is going, maintain healthy cash flow or make confident decisions about your business. Building a strong financial foundation can help you organize your finances, monitor performance and prepare your business for future growth and funding opportunities.
In this webinar, you?ll learn essential financial management practices to organize finances, manage cash flow and prepare for business growth. We?ll explore how stronger financial systems can help you make informed day-to-day decisions, prepare for future funding needs and support sustainable business growth. You?ll also learn where business credit cards fit into a responsible financial management strategy.
In this webinar, you?ll learn:
Why separating personal and business finances is essential
How bookkeeping and budgets help track performance and guide decisions
How financial statements help you understand profit, cash flow and business health
What forecasts and financial records can prepare your business for funding
How to use business credit cards responsibly to manage expenses and cash flow
Coffee & Connections Networking Event at Exquisite Delites
Workshop - Writing a Business Plan
Workshop - Using YouTube to Grow Your Business - Past 2
Ribbon Cutting at Caribou Coffee
Ribbon Cutting at Simon Says Smile Orthodontics
Open House at Stone Ridge Event Center
Workshop - Design Like a Pro with Canva: Mastering the Basics
Workshop - Mastering Small Business Financial Management – Keys to Growth and Profitability
