Whether you're in public office, a medical professional, a speaker, a corporate exec, a coach, a young professional, a realtor, or an entrepreneur -- Headshot Refresh Day at the Dekalb Chamber of Commerce, is a terrific chance for anyone needing a few images to update their professional presence. Less than 50 percent of small businesses have their financing needs met.
If thinking about financing your small business makes your head spin, we?re here to help. Join us for Myths and Realities of Small Business Funding.
This program will cover the new State Small Business Credit Initiative program, designed to support small business? access to capital, in addition to covering other various types of financing including: conventional bank loans, SBA-guaranteed loans, private equity, specialty lending programs and grant funding.
Our facilitators will delve into the common myths and misconceptions surrounding the financing of small businesses and provides a comprehensive understanding of the realities entrepreneurs face.
Through a combination of guided facilitation and class participation, participants will explore various financing options, debunk prevalent misconceptions, and gain practical insights into the various ways of financing a successful small business.
Course Outline
Types of capital
Sources of capital
Demystifying the lending & borrowing process
Understanding business & personal credit
Traditional & non-traditional financing options
Grants ? the promise of free money
Getting loan ready
Learner Outcomes
By the end of the class, participants will:
Have a thorough understanding of various avenues of financing their small business
Have the ability to determine the advantages and disadvantages of the different forms of capital as it relates to their business
Be able to analyze their business from a lender?s perspective
Have a high-level understanding of how to create the BIG three financial statements as well as a Personal Financial Statement
Have knowledge of the various specialty lending programs available through the State Small Business Credit Initiative 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. Whether you're in public office, a medical professional, a speaker, a corporate exec, a coach, a young professional, a realtor, or an entrepreneur -- Headshot Refresh Day at the Dekalb Chamber of Commerce, is a terrific chance for anyone needing a few images to update their professional presence. Developing a Winning Capabilities Statement for Government Contracts
A well-crafted capabilities statement can be your business's competitive edge in the world of government contracting. Learn how this document can set your business apart and boost your chances of securing government contracts.
Discover strategies to effectively:
organize information
highlight strengths/core competencies
showcase past performance
tailor your statement to specific agencies or contracting opportunities
Who Should Attend:
Small and medium-sized business owners aiming to tap into government contracting
Entrepreneurs looking to enhance their competitive differentiation and establishing a strong government contract portfolio
Professionals seeking insights into effective communication strategies for government agencies.
?About our Instructor
Nancy Cleveland is the Program Manager for the Georgia Tech (GT) Apex Accelerator (formerly GTPAC, Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center). Ms. Cleveland leads a team of GT APEX Accelerator Counselors whose mission is to accelerate American entrepreneurship by teaching and assisting Georgia based entities to navigate government procurement and contracting processes.
She has more than 30 years experience in small business management and consulting with and for federal, state, and local governments. Her expertise includes project management as well as being a former small business owner herself.
Ms. Cleveland holds an EMBA from the University of New Haven, Connecticut and BA in Business Administration from Clark Atlanta University, Project Management Certificate, Boston University, Certified Procurement Professional, APTAC, and Certified Verification Counselor, Veteran Affairs. Starting a business from scratch isn?t the only path to entrepreneurship. Buying a business can be far less risky, less expensive and easier to finance than starting one. In fact, buying a business may be the best strategy for success. This program will provide entrepreneurs with guidance to search, assess, value, finance, and execute a business acquisition. This session will also feature an attorney and franchise broker who will discuss their roles in business acquisition.
Course Outline
Search
Valuation
Preliminary Due Diligence
Financing the Deal
Getting the Deal Done
Buying a Franchise
Learner Outcomes
Attendees will gain an understanding of:
why buying a business can be best strategy for success.
terms used in buying a business
the process for buying a business.
what franchise opportunities offer The DeKalb Chamber Economic Development Committee works with DeKalb County to recruit and retain industry. Its mission is to advocate, partner, and engage to ensure a vibrant business community in DeKalb County.
This committee meets quarterly on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This course explores the key factors that investors consider when evaluating Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Wellness, and Beauty brands for potential investment. As the market for these industries continues to grow, understanding what makes a brand stand out and attract investors is crucial. This class will provide insights into what investors are looking for, from the brand's product innovation and market positioning to its financial performance and management team. By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to position your brand for investment success.
Course Outline
* Introduction to CPG, Wellness, and Beauty Industries
* What Investors Look For: Key Factors
* Product Innovation and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
* Brand Positioning and Market Share
* Financial Performance and Growth Potential
* Management Team and Company Culture
* Scalability and Distribution Channels
* Case Studies of Successful CPG, Wellness, and Beauty Investments
Learner Outcomes
* Understand key factors investors consider when evaluating brands for potential investment
* Gain insight into the importance of product, metrics, and brand positioning in attracting investors
* Recognize the significance of financial performance, growth, teams in investment decisions
* Analyze case studies of successful investments and apply those learnings to your own brand
* Develop a compelling pitch for investors that highlights your brand's strengths and
growth potential 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. Are you a business owner with an existing customer email list, but you are not seeing strong results in your sales or website traffic? Perhaps you do not yet have a list, but you want to craft an email strategy that makes sense for your business. This crash course on Email Marketing is for you! Regardless of the stage you are in, you will learn how to establish an email marketing strategy that results in positive ROI for your business, along with specific tactics to convert subscribers into paying customers. It's time to get results with your email marketing campaigns.
Course Outline
1. Why you need an email marketing strategy
2. How to craft high converting subject lines
3. How to improve open rates
4. How to create call-to-actions that drive results
5. Best days and times to send emails
6. Additional tips for emails that convert
Learner Outcomes
1. Craft emails that convert subscribers into paying customers
2. Learn how to increase your open rates
3. Understand the details necessary to be most effective with your email marketing strategy and repeat success
Headshot Refresh Day at the DeKalb Chamber
Webinar - Myths and Realities of Small Business Funding
Membership Committee Meeting
Headshot Refresh Day at the DeKalb Chamber
Webinar - Developing a Winning Capabilities Statement for Government Contracts
Webinar - How to Buy a Business
CANCELED - Economic Development Committee Meeting
Webinar - Unlocking Investment Potential; What Investors Seek in Consumer Packaged Goods, Wellness, and Beauty Brands
Webinar - Starting a Business - Are You Ready?
Webinar - How to Convert Subscribers to Paying Customers: A Guide to Effective Email Marketing
