Marketing to attract new customers with a strong Brand Identity & Solid Digital Footprint. Attention DeKalb Chamber Members: Join the Morning Leads (Virtual) Group for Business Growth! Have an Idea? Turn it into a business!
Starting a successful business requires more than a great idea, conviction, and ceaseless energy to make it happen. A thorough Self-Assessment will identify your readiness to begin the journey to Start Your Own Business.
In this Live Online Workshop you will:
evaluate your preparedness to start a business
identify financial and other necessary resources
learn about business legal structures
collect data to build your business plan
You will have the opportunity to have your questions answered both during and at the conclusion of the Workshop.
About Our Instructor
User advocate Peter Hildebrandt has been helping companies make sound business decisions for 35 years. He is the principal in Covetability, a consulting firm specializing in bringing customer data into the design of product offerings. His clients range from high technology Fortune 500 companies to startup businesses. He is on three non-profit boards and plays the string bass professionally in his spare time. Mr. Hildebrandt has been a SCORE mentor for more than five years and has helped thousands of small business owners succeed. Starting a business in uncertain economic times is risky, right? In reality, it?s financially advantageous. History tells us that the biggest opportunities await in hard times.
As you evaluate your entrepreneurial options, there are many compelling reasons to consider buying a franchise. Franchised businesses are historically proven to enjoy greater success, less risk, and significant competitive advantages compared to independent startups.
In this Live Online Workshop successful franchise experts from multiple industries will share their experiences about choosing, starting and growing franchised businesses in all economic seasons.
To be covered:
Five (5) Franchised industries to investigate now (and why)
What is required to succeed
Costs & funding opportunities
Timing & exit strategies
Resources to help you
Duration: 90 Minutes
FEE: FREE
About Our Instructors
Leslie Kuban is a nationally recognized franchise industry expert, executive education instructor, and Market President of FranNet, a franchise and small business consulting firm based in Atlanta. Her consultant team has helped over 500 individuals, families and investor groups select the best franchise for their goals and needs. Leslie's career and family business history consists of franchised and non-franchised small businesses in pack-and-ship logistics, real estate, signage manufacturing, and one-hour photo finishing.
?Greg Lard, a FranNet consultant, has enjoyed a diverse career in franchising as a unit franchisee, southeastern regional multi-market franchisee and corporate franchise development executive for emerging and large franchise organizations in pet products, food & beverage, commercial janitorial, and retail telecommunications. Along the way, he has helped 150 people also realize their business ownership goals in franchise ownership. 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. Join the DeKalb Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Promise Health Medical Institute. Promise Health Medical Institute offers comprehensive training in CPR/BLS and Certified Medication Aid. They are dedicated to equipping their students with the skills and support to secure stable, higher-paying careers in the healthcare field, empowering them to overcome barriers such as financial hardship and poverty. Join the DeKalb Chamber for a ribbon cutting at Better Health Dental, a general dentist office located in downtown Decatur GA, serving the entire family for all dental needs. Attention DeKalb Chamber Members: Join the Morning Leads (Virtual) Group for Business Growth! At the conclusion of this Live Online Workshop, you will be equipped to perform critical HR functions consistently and successfully. Learn how to recruit, hire, classify, and compensate quality employees.
Topics to be covered include:
Recruitment - when/how to hire qualified employees and/or engage 1099 contractors
Payroll - systems and timing for small biz owners
Employee Classification - comply with government regulations
Benefits - when to implement, how to afford
Policies/Guidelines - when do you need a handbook
Compliance - general ideas on what to keep in mind regarding business operations and/or industry specific needs
Designing Your Masterpiece
Morning Leads (Virtual) Group for Business Growth
Workshop - Starting a Business - Are You Ready?
Workshop - Best Franchises to Buy and Why
Membership Committee Meeting
Ribbon Cutting at Promise Health Medical Institute
Ribbon Cutting at Better Health Dental
Morning Leads (Virtual) Group for Business Growth
Workshop - HR Essentials for Small Business
