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. Do you want to use LinkedIn as a launching pad for your success? This program will show you a unique, three-pronged LinkedIn strategy ? the Three C?s of LinkedIn Success ? to build your business!
The 1.0-hour class will include:
Live demonstrations on LinkedIn of the key parts of the strategy
Why the strategy works and how to put it into practice
Q&A
Course Outline
The 1st C ? How to use (free) advanced search techniques to find and add the right Connections
The 2nd C ? How to project Credibility using your LinkedIn profile
The 3rd C ? How to use Conversations to build your reputation and gain new customers
Learner Outcomes
Techniques to locate the right new connections on LinkedIn
How to generate targeted lists of your perfect prospects ? and what to do next
How to transform your LinkedIn profile into a landing page ? for you!
Profitable things to say on LinkedIn Empower your business with the latest strategies and network with industry leaders at the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit?a must-attend event to catalyze growth and innovation for your company.
Free Registration:
Secure your spot today and gain free access to a wealth of knowledge and resources.
Why You Can't Miss This Summit:
Free expert-led learning webinars. Dive into webinars such as:
?Accelerate Business Growth with AI? by Visa
?Securing Your Small Business in a Work-From-Anywhere World? by T-Mobile
?Unlock AI?s Potential for Your Small Business? by Google
And many more insightful topics from top companies like Amazon, Square, Chase for Business, Constant Contact, and NerdWallet.
Interactive Exhibits and Networking:
Connect with other business owners, get real-time advice from SCORE mentors, and gather invaluable resources.
Actionable Takeaways:
Every session is designed to provide strategies and insights you can apply immediately to your business for immediate impact. SBDC StartSmart was developed by the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center. This year?s program is tailored to being held virtually to facilitate virtual discussion, class engagement, & mastery of content. Participation in StartSmart will also allow access to online business planning software. The program is facilitated by specially trained SBDC consultants and a long-term relationship with the SBDC and follow-up consulting is available and encouraged.
Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools?and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSmart will equip you to be successful!
SBDC StartSmart helps attendees to:
Evaluate & refine your business concept
Improve your knowledge of business concepts
Research markets and competition
Develop a financial forecast to improve chances of success
Develop a thorough, practical business plan
Course Outline
Eight modules cover critical issues for new businesses:
MODULE 1: Business Success ? How do we get there?
MODULE 2: Opportunity & Solutions
MODULE 3: Marketing for Success
MODULE 4: Digital Marketing & Online Strategies
MODULE 5: Navigating Human Resources
MODULE 6: Operations & Managing by the Numbers
MODULE 7: Management with a Plan
MODULE 8: Plan, Run, Review, Revise
SBDC StartSmart programs include 16 hours of instruction delivered over a period of four weeks. Sessions will be held twice a week for 2 hours each. Check your preferred location for details on when their 2021 program will be held.
Learner Outcomes
Owning your own business is the American dream. Building it to withstand the test of time requires a unique set of tools. SBDC StartSmart? provides the resources, support, and motivation to put your dream within reach.
SBDC StartSmart provides the tools to:
Evaluate your concept and develop plans to move forward.
Improve knowledge of business fundamentals.
Build an infrastructure for business operations and processes.
SBDC StartSmart graduates acquire:
An actionable business plan and access to business planning software
Access to financial and business resources.
A network of entrepreneurial peers and professionals.
Notes
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 cannot thank you enough for the stellar StartSmart program. This experience has transformed the way I do business, both now and in the future.?
''I look forward to following up with my SBDC Consultant to build on this program and continue to strengthen my business plan and practices.'' The top three challenges that social media marketers face include reaching your audience, measuring how investing in Social Media is increasing your sales, and reaching business goals. . Social media is a multipurpose business asset. It connects you with your audience, and it also promotes your products, services, and brand. Both functions are equally important.
Crafting a social media strategy can help tackle these challenges and more. Social media strategies also equip you to set goals and guardrails, track their performance, and tweak your benchmarks over time. Without a starting point, you can't measure what's working and how to shift your activity to hit your goals. Join us for this workshop to learn how to turn your Social Media presence into a business asset.
What to expect from this workshop?
· An understanding of why your business needs a social media presence!
· Choose social media marketing goals that align to business objectives
· Understanding your audience
· Getting to know your competition
· Conducting a social media audit
· Setting up the correct social media platforms for your business
· Developing an effective social content
· Ways to extend your social reach
· Developing a content creation calendar
· How to track your results to know if it is working or not.
· And much more information you can use immediately in your business.
FEE $20
Your speaker for the workshop is Mark Treager, Chief Evangelist Officer at Cornerstone Media Group, Inc in Atlanta, GA. For over 35+ years Mark has been labeled as a maverick right from the start of his professional sales and marketing career because he refuses to except the marketing status quo. His simple, logical, diverse and down to earth approach to video marketing will challenge your thinking WAY beyond the box in creating generational customers for your brand. His candor when it comes to video marketing will challenge you to create the content that creates generational customers. Contact Mark Treager at 404.425.9573 or by email mark@csmediagroup.com for more details on making your next event a big success! Learn how to harness public speaking to elevate your brand, forge meaningful connections, and become a thought leader in your industry (and possibly create a new revenue stream).
Whether you're looking to amplify your reach, build lasting relationships, or establish yourself as an authority, this session is designed to provide you with the insights and tools you need to accelerate business growth and influence through public speaking.
This live webinar will be recorded and a link to the recording will be sent to those who registered the day after the webinar.
Course Outline
Agenda:
How public speaking can help grow your business and elevate your brand
Making new connections
Establishing yourself as an authority
Tools and tips
Learner Outcomes
Attendees will gain an understanding of:
The benefits of public speaking to help grow your business
Techniques to establish yourself as an industry expert
How to find speaking opportunities
Leveraging networking and connections 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 SBDC StartSmart was developed by the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center. This year?s program is tailored to being held virtually to facilitate virtual discussion, class engagement, & mastery of content. Participation in StartSmart will also allow access to online business planning software. The program is facilitated by specially trained SBDC consultants and a long-term relationship with the SBDC and follow-up consulting is available and encouraged.
Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools?and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSmart will equip you to be successful!
SBDC StartSmart helps attendees to:
Evaluate & refine your business concept
Improve your knowledge of business concepts
Research markets and competition
Develop a financial forecast to improve chances of success
Develop a thorough, practical business plan
Course Outline
Eight modules cover critical issues for new businesses:
MODULE 1: Business Success ? How do we get there?
MODULE 2: Opportunity & Solutions
MODULE 3: Marketing for Success
MODULE 4: Digital Marketing & Online Strategies
MODULE 5: Navigating Human Resources
MODULE 6: Operations & Managing by the Numbers
MODULE 7: Management with a Plan
MODULE 8: Plan, Run, Review, Revise
SBDC StartSmart programs include 16 hours of instruction delivered over a period of four weeks. Sessions will be held twice a week for 2 hours each. Check your preferred location for details on when their 2021 program will be held.
Learner Outcomes
Owning your own business is the American dream. Building it to withstand the test of time requires a unique set of tools. SBDC StartSmart? provides the resources, support, and motivation to put your dream within reach.
SBDC StartSmart provides the tools to:
Evaluate your concept and develop plans to move forward.
Improve knowledge of business fundamentals.
Build an infrastructure for business operations and processes.
SBDC StartSmart graduates acquire:
An actionable business plan and access to business planning software
Access to financial and business resources.
A network of entrepreneurial peers and professionals.
Notes
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 cannot thank you enough for the stellar StartSmart program. This experience has transformed the way I do business, both now and in the future.?
''I look forward to following up with my SBDC Consultant to build on this program and continue to strengthen my business plan and practices.'' 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!
Membership Committee Meeting
Webinar - The Three Easy Ways to Grow Your Business Using the New LinkedIn
Webinar - 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit
Webinar - StartSmart (8-class series)
Webinar - Building An Effective Social Media Strategy
Webinar - Marketing Monday: Public Speaking: Accelerate Business Growth & Influence
Webinar - Starting a Business
Webinar - StartSmart (8-class series)
Webinar - How to Write a Dynamic Business Plan
