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. Cash flow is the lifeline of a business and yet it remains a mystery for many and often confused with profits. For example, it is not unusual for a company to be profitable and have negative cash flow ? a situation most business owners at some time experienced and have no idea why.
The One Percent Solution will provide an overview of company cash flow and explain the seven levers that affect cash flow from operations and show how a small change in any one lever can have a large impact on company cash flow. Discussion includes using a financial scorecard and budget plan to help monitor and manage company cash flow.
Course Outline
Agenda
P&L Levers to Improve Profits and Cash Flow
Balance Sheet Levers to Improve Cash Flow
Summary
Tools
Learner Outcomes
Attendees will gain an understanding of:
elevated knowledge on financial management.
empowering tools to improve company performance.
Understand and improve business cash flow
how to improve financial management. 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. Do you want to find new customers using LinkedIn, the world?s largest professional network? This interactive session demonstrates how. You will receive practical tips and tools that B2B companies ? businesses that sell to other businesses ? as well as consultants and marketing and sales professionals use to increase their visibility and thought leadership on LinkedIn.
This Live Online Workshop covers:
Key elements to be included in your LinkedIn profile
Items to be incorporated in your company page
Comparing your social selling score with others in your industry and network
Leveraging mobile app features ? video cover stories, name pronunciation, QR code connections
Growing the size and quality of your network
Getting more mileage from your posts (from hundreds to thousands of views)
Attendees will receive a checklist of best practices for enhancing their profile.
About Our Instructor
LinkedIn marketing expert Sheryl Cattell, MBA, CSM, MCLC is a certified lead instructor at BizHack Academy and the creator of the LinkedIn Business Edge, a course designed to help businesses drive sales and build strategic partnerships using LinkedIn. https://bizhack.com/lbe
Sheryl has spent more than 25 years in digital marketing, is the founder of South Florida Interactive Marketing https://sfima.com, and is a Master Certified Life Coach. Business growth program
Small business development
Start and grow business
Entrepreneur training
Business strategy 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. Discover the right financing path for your small business in our one-hour webinar, 'Finding the Financing Fit for Your Small Business.' Delve into the array of funding options available in 2024, 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.
Course Outline
All About Financing
Analyzing What You Need Capital For
Determining the Loan You Need
Comparing Lenders
Applying for Loans
Closing on Your Loan & Payments
FAQs
Learner Outcomes
Develop a nuanced understanding of the diverse range of financing options available in 2024, allowing you to distinguish between traditional and emerging funding models, enabling better decision-making for your business's financial health.
Gain the ability to analyze and align specific financing solutions with your business's unique requirements. Learn how to assess the feasibility of different options and select the most suitable financing fit to fuel your business growth.
Acquire practical strategies to navigate the complexities and challenges associated with securing funding. Identify potential pitfalls and learn proactive measures to overcome obstacles, ensuring a smoother financing process for your small business. Discover the ''how-to'' aspects of gaining access to the Georgia Galileo online library portal and the wide range of easy-to-access business research databases.
The databases available for free include: industry reports from IBIS World, consumer demographics by geography from PRIZM/Nielsen, consumer product and financial service trends from Mintel, and consumer buyer behavior from MRI Simmons. Applications or ''use cases'' for each of these research insights will be covered to bring the data to life and help you see how the data can be used for business and profit growth.
LEARN HOW TO:
Easily access the Georgia business research databases through the Galileo online portal for business insights
Navigate among a wide variety of industry, marketing, demographic, consumer behavior and advertising databases
Apply the insights through the small business ''use cases'' 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.
Membership Committee Meeting
Workshop - Money Matters: The One Percent Solution
Education & Workforce Development Committee Meeting
Workshop - Leverage LinkedIn to Enhance Your Business Profile
Designing Your Masterpiece: Vision Collides with Creation
Workshop - Starting a Business - Are You Ready?
Workshop - Finding the Financing Fit for Your Business
Workshop - Market Research Toolkit
Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
