golf tournament, dekalb chamber, golf, dekalb chamber of commerce, business development, golfers delight, putting on the green, hole-n-one, long drive, golf classic, ladies clinic Gain a clear understanding of accounting principles as it applies to the use of the Quickbooks Online accounting system. The course is interactive and begins with a basic background of accounting followed by the initial setup of a sample Quickbooks company account. You will learn how to process company transactions (deposits, invoicing, payments, etc.) followed by a reconciliation of your account with a bank statement. By the end, participants will generate financial reports to include Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet statements.
Course Outline
Background knowledge of accounting
Demonstration of setup of Quickbooks company account
Difference between processing deposits, invoices, payments, etc.
Generation of financial reports to include Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet statements
Managing transactions posted by your bank
Learner Outcomes
Obtain a better understanding of accounting principles
Effectively set up a Quickbooks account
Accurately execute transactions
Utilize Quickbooks to its fullest potential
Testimonials
Testimonials From Former Quickbooks Online Attendees:
''Nice to know I can ask my questions during the program and have them answered''
''In-depth information'' 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
begin the collection of 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.
Fee: FREE
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. Peter has been a SCORE mentor for more than five years and has helped thousands of small business owners succeed. Media and entertainment companies are well-positioned for near-term growth, and to best adapt to industry trends, many companies may want to consider updating their cash management processes to capture efficiencies and optimize working capital. Many media and entertainment businesses remain stubbornly cash-intensive. If the Business model remains the same, many companies will not be in a position to be successful. This course will give the participant a better understanding of the cash flow processes and the requirements for doing business in this
industry.
Course Outline
Labor and Cash Flow Costs
Adjusting the Business Model
Being set up to do business with a production (Georgia based, Georgia Tax ID and Business License.
Purchase Orders and Invoicing for Success.
Questions and Answers
Learner Outcomes
Obtain a better understanding of accounting for Small Businesses in the Film/Entertainment Industry
Learn how to update a business model for success
Review the regulations and requirements to do business in the Entertainment Industry
Receive Tips on organizing and maintaining your Cash Management 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. Are you thinking about becoming your own boss? Our Starting a Business Course covers all areas that are involved in starting your own business. This class will cover important tools and resources a business owner needs to establish a solid foundation during its early formative years. Often, new business owners ''don't know what they don't know''. This class will equip you to be able to ask all the right questions as you are planning and forming your brand new business.
Course Outline
Getting Started
Is your Business Idea Feasible?
Financing Your Business
Building Your Team
Operating Your Business Legally
Putting it all Together
Learner Outcomes
Detailed understanding of how to determine the feasibility of your business idea or framework using market research and competitive analysis
Basic knowledge of how to estimate start-up expenses for your business and overview of options for start-up financing, and requirements to pursue financing options
Ability to differentiate between different legal structure options for business formation
Overview of important individuals to include on your team when making plans and executing business formation
Notes
The UGA Small Business Development Center is a Public Service and Outreach Unit of the University of Georgia. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Testimonials
''I was referred by a business owner and as a new business owner, I wish I had this experience 12 months ago when I started. So, I am so grateful. I feel like other business owners new and old can use any of the tips and tools shared in this session. There is a wealth of information that was well presented.''
''This webinar was extremely useful for me as I plan to open my own business in the next 4-6 weeks. Thank you SBDC for providing this information in a clear, concise, applicable manner!'' Do you find yourself completely overwhelmed with your options for marketing on social media?
When it comes to your business and brand, it is vital that you communicate your name in the community. This class will help guide you to the social media platform that works best for YOU.
We will look at the top social media platforms that have been most useful and effective for those in our local community. You will learn tips, trick, and new techniques to help you engage with your customers & viewers. Put your social postings on pause, join us on this webinar, and calm the online noisiness that gets louder everyday.
Course Outline
Introductions
Top Social Media Platforms for Marketing a Business
Choosing the Best Platform that Fits Your Style
Develop a Unique Strategy for Specific Platforms
Posting Techniques & Tips
Prioritize Quality Over Quantity
Q & A
Learner Outcomes
Know how to identify the best social media platforms that meet their goals & needs
Leave with a list of strategies and resources to enhance their marketing through social media
Understand the ways to interact with other on social media and build an online community
Create effective content that speaks their brand As you?ve run your business, you have managed to collect a trove of email addresses. Did you know you may be sitting on a pot of gold? In this one-hour webinar, you?ll begin to see why email marketing is one of the most powerful digital tools in your arsenal. This crash-course will introduce you to email marketing, using the MailChimp platform, and begin to cover what is possible.
Course Outline
Introduction
Why email marketing is a powerful tool
How to build an email list legally and ethically
A beginner?s guide to MailChimp
Building your audience in MailChimp
Q&A
Learner Outcomes
What email marketing can accomplish for businesses.
Best practices for building an email list.
How to set up a MailChimp account.
How to build an audience in MailChimp. A customized step by step integrated action plan that is essential to the success of your business.
Who should attend: Launch (businesses 0-2 years), Growth (businesses 3-5 years), Expansion Startups (businesses 5+ years)
Course Outline
Sections of a Business Plan
Format of a Business Plan
Balance Sheet
Financial Projections
Capital Equipment List
Sources of Capital
Learner Outcomes
Use the business plan tool or template that works for you.
Have a clear understanding of who your customer is.
Start with your company description and proceed step-by-step.
It?s OK if you don?t have all information for each section. You can go back and fill in missing parts later.
Start with a strong financial foundation. Projections are key!
17th Annual DeKalb Chamber Golf Classic
Webinar - Quickbooks Online: Registration Through Reconciliation
Webinar - Starting a Business - Are You Ready?
Webinar - How to Be a Vendor in the Film & Entertainment Industry
Economic Development Committee Meeting
Webinar - Starting a Business
Webinar - Plunging Into Social Media: How to Strategically Market Your Business
Webinar - Building Revenue Potential with Email Marketing
Webinar - How to Write a Dynamic Business Plan