Is your business seeking a loan?
Placing your best foot forward is vital to success! When approaching a bank for a loan, there are certain things you need to be aware of to be successful and to WOW your lender, especially in today?s environment. It's important to understand the questions you will be asked and the questions you can ask the lender. Knowing what they are looking for and understanding what is required of you is key.
LEARN HOW TO:
- Understand what questions a lender could ask a borrower.
- Grasp the traditional thought process lenders use when reviewing a loan request.
- Identify the questions to ask lenders to set up your business for success. In this session, Ryan Swanson, Business Consultant with the University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center, will review the receivables and payables cycles and discuss actions businesses can take to reduce the time between spending their cash and receiving cash from their own sales. Whether you?re an inventor, an entrepreneur, an artist, or simply someone that has created a better mousetrap, this course will provide you with valuable insights and understanding of the important process of protecting your intellectual property.
Why would you leave your creations, your processes, or your intellectual assets open to theft? We will take an introductory look at patents, trademarks, copyrights, licenses and trade secrets so that you can better protect you and your business' knowledge assets.
We look forward to embarking on this intellectual journey with you.
LEARN HOW TO:
- Identify the differences between trademark, copyright, and patents.
- Evaluate what can be protected under the law.
- Be introduced to the different government agencies involved in protecting intellectual property.
- Learn about steps necessary to make securing your intellectual property easier and more efficient.
- Discover what information is needed for the process of licensing and enforcing ownership of your intellectual property. Join the DeKalb Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Dermatology Consultants. Dermatology Consultants offers complete dermatological care of skin, hair and nails for the entire family. Their practice encompasses a full array of medical, surgical and aesthetic services. In this class, you will discover the importance of teaming in the government contracting sector.
You will learn how to collaborate with other companies to enhance your chances of securing government contracts. The course will cover various teaming structures, including joint ventures, subcontracting, and mentor-protégé relationships. Additionally, you will explore strategies for identifying, negotiating, and managing successful partnerships.
LEARN HOW TO:
- Understand the Benefits of Teaming
- Evaluate the different teaming models:
- Joint ventures
- Subcontracting
- Mentor-protégé relationships
- Gain insight into the legal aspects of teaming agreements
- Assess potential teaming partners
- Effectively manage the team to maximize performance 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. The DeKalb County Small Business Summit is sponsored by the Office of the CEO, along with partners the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the Decide DeKalb
Development Authority. This important summit will feature four informative panels, each focusing on key areas of interest for small businesses. Topics include iSupplier
vendor opportunities, LSBE Program and certification, business incentives, tax credits, opportunity zones, loan programs and expansion capital, business grants, and business resources and tools.
Webinar - How to WOW a Lender
Business @ Breakfast - Improving the Cash Cycle
Webinar - Trading Up: The Basics of Trademark, Copyright, and Intellectual Property Protections
Ribbon Cutting at Dermatology Consultants
Webinar - Teaming Your Way to Contracting Success
Membership Committee Meeting
DeKalb County Small Business Summit
