Ready to grow your small business beyond borders?
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Exporting Essentials is your step-by-step introduction to the world of international trade. Designed specifically for small business owners, this course breaks down the exporting process into clear, manageable steps?no prior experience required. Whether you're exploring your first overseas opportunity or looking to scale your operations globally, this course will give you the tools and confidence to take your business to the next level.
LEARN HOW TO:
Identify global markets for your products
Navigate export regulations and documentation
Understand shipping, logistics, and payment methods
Avoid common pitfalls and reduce risk How Small Business Owners Are Using AI to Save Hours Every Week
Small business owners wear many hats. You?re the CEO, the marketer, and the customer service representative ?all at the same time.
Because of this, many entrepreneurs spend more time working in their business instead of on it, losing valuable hours each week to tasks like writing emails, creating social media posts, researching competitors, and searching for new customers.
What if you could do it all faster?
In this Live Online Workshop, you'll discover how small business owners are using free and low-cost AI tools to work faster, market smarter, and grow their business without hiring a team.
During this workshop, you'll receive instruction on how to:
Research competitors, identify market opportunities, and target customers in less than 10 minutes using AI
Quickly find and build a list of potential leads instead of hours of manual searching
Turn one idea into a full week of social media posts, complete with captions and hashtags
Write emails, follow-ups, and sales messages that sound natural and engaging
Train AI to sound like your brand and voice
No technical background required?just bring your business idea and leave with practical tools you can use immediately.
You'll also receive a ready-to-use AI Prompt Guide so you can continue using these tools long after the workshop ends. Discover the right financing path for your small business in our 40-minute webinar, Finding the Financing Fit for Your Small Business.
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Delve into the array of funding options available, from traditional funding to alternative options. This session guides you through these choices, providing actionable insights and expert advice to help you make informed decisions. Gain clarity on navigating the complexities of financing, empowering you to drive your business toward financial success in the upcoming year. This session will help you identify potential pitfalls and learn proactive measures to overcome obstacles, ensuring a smoother financing process for your small business.
LEARN HOW TO:
Distinguish between traditional and emerging funding models, enabling better decision-making for your business's financial health.
Analyze and align specific financing solutions with your business's unique requirements.
Assess the feasibility of different options and select the most suitable financing fit to fuel your business growth.
Navigate the complexities and challenges associated with securing funding 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. The DeKalb Chamber Finance Committee meets to provide monthly oversight of financial transactions to help ensure transparency and accountability in safeguarding all funds and resources of the Chamber. Automate Business Tasks Using Google Gemini AI
As a small business owner, you are skilled at wearing many hats but there are not enough hours in the day to deal with the administrative side and still put in the time you would like to spend on increasing revenues.
This Live Online Workshop will show how you can be more productive so you can focus on growth instead of repetitive tasks.
Gemini is able to quickly automate:
Communications - drafting emails, generating proposals
Operations - creating SOPs (standard operating procedures)
Organization - entry of customer information, tracking expenses
You will be instructed in how to use Gemini through the demonstration of some typical real-world examples of how entrepreneurs free up their time.
You?ll leave with repeatable prompts, workflow templates, and a clearer understanding of how to integrate AI into your daily operations all without needing to be a technical expert. In today's dynamic business landscape, securing the right funding is crucial for growth and sustainability. This specialized course is designed to empower small business owners with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex world of loan applications successfully.
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 Executive Committee meets to discuss the important issues impacting the Chamber and the business community as well as approve upcoming business. The DeKalb Chamber Education & Workforce Development Committee develops partnerships with educational institutions and workforce development organizations in DeKalb County and Georgia to strengthen educational opportunities for the region; helps build a strong workforce making DeKalb County an attractive location for business and industry.
This committee meets quarterly on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The Women's Business Network program is presented in partnership with the Greater Perimeter Chamber and the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. This program is designed to honor and celebrate women as influential leaders within our community. Through a curated blend of networking opportunities and engaging speaker events, the program aims to foster personal connections and facilitate professional growth. Emphasizing various women-related topics, this initiative serves as a dynamic platform for empowerment and knowledge-sharing.
Workshop - Exporting Essentials: Master the Basics of Exporting
Workshop - How Small Business Owners Are Using AI to Get Their Time Back
Workshop - Finding the Financing Fit for Your Small Business
Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
Finance Committee Meeting
Workshop - Automate Business Tasks Using Google Gemini AI
Workshop - Access to Capital: Loan Application Mastery
DeKalb Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Education & Workforce Development Committee Meeting
Women's Business Network Luncheon - Burnout and Balance: The Path to Sustainable Success
