Do you want to learn how to use LinkedIn as a launching pad for your success? This program will teach you a unique, three-pronged strategy ? the Three C?s of LinkedIn Success ? you can use to do just that!
This training will include:
Instruction by UGA Small Business Development Center expert
Live demonstrations on LinkedIn of the key parts of the strategy
Explanations of why the strategy works and recommendations for how you can implement it
A template you can use to create your personal LinkedIn Success Action Plan
Q&A
Course Outline
Introduction
The all important first step
The 1st C ? Using 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 your business
Learner Outcomes
The most important elements in building a compelling LinkedIn profile
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!
What to say on LinkedIn to create profitable conversations Every business, regardless of size, is required to have some type of safety program in place.
Under the General Duty Clause of the OSH law, employer and employees have Safety responsibilities they must adhere to. Come learn about the hazards associated with a workplace, and the best methods to control them. You will leave this course being equipped with your knowledge of the key elements for well-functioning health, safety programs, and basic legal requirements for a healthy and safe environment.
Course Outline
5 OSHA Requirements of Every Business
Key Principles of Health and Safety
Where and how to start a Safety Program
How to Establish and Maintain a Positive Safety Culture.
Questions and Answers
Learner Outcomes
Obtain a better understanding of safety for small businesses regardless of the size.
How to establish or update a safety program.
Regulations and requirements for a safety program
Tips for developing a positive safety culture The Secrets to Nonprofit Success
This Live Online Workshop helps new nonprofit leaders expand their thinking to include a broader range of possibilities for achieving success. During this session we will take a deep dive into four (4) very specific quadrants that need the early attention of the new nonprofit leader.
The instruction will also serve as a useful guide for an internal exploration of a nonprofit?s purpose, planning, pilot, and productivity journey.
After participating in this workshop, you will:
Gain insight into how great business and charitable ideas are born and sustained
Be aware of the primary non-negotiable planning documents utilized by nonprofit leaders
Understand how to initially launch your charitable program on a shoe-string budget
Know where to invest your time and energy to ensure lasting results.
FEE: $20?
About our Instructor
Cheryl Smith, MPA is the CEO of Dewlyn Nonprofit Services, a Metro Atlanta based nonprofit consulting firm, where she helps US nonprofit organizations build sustainability through training, coaching, and grant-writing. Cheryl's specialty is building capacity in people and organizations, helping each to reach their highest and best potential.
Cheryl trains hundreds of nonprofit organizations each year. She has successfully secured millions of dollars in government and private foundation grants for organizations she has aligned with.
Cheryl is the author of the book, ''21 Ways to Fund a Nonprofit,'' as well as a member of the American Grant Writers' Association; a nonprofit trainer for SCORE serving the North Metro Atlanta Counties; a guest speaker/trainer for Point University, the Cobb Collaborative, World Changers Church; and, she supports nonprofits reaching out to Georgia's Small Business Development Centers.
Originally from Michigan, Cheryl earned her Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and completed her Master's Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Administration from Kennesaw State University in Georgia. Do you wish the reports you receive from QuickBooks or your CPA were more than just numbers and words. Would you like to truly understand how the three critical business financial statements are created, how to analyze them, and use the information to make better business decisions. This class is designed to help managers understand and utilize the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows to improve their business decision making. Participants will gain a better understanding of both how the statements were calculated and the best practices for using the reports to become a better financial manager.
Course Outline
Accounts, journals, and transactions
How is the income statement generated
How is the balance sheet generated
How is the statement of cash flow generated
Analyzing the income statement
Analyzing the balance sheet
Analyzing the statement of cash flows
Learner Outcomes
1) Participants will understand the fundamental accounting concepts, such as the difference in revenue and cash flow, that are used to generate the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows
2) Participants will have a better understanding of how to analyze the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows to determine the financial position of a business
3) Participants will be exposed to best practices in analyzing the three statements to make business decisions
4) Participates will be instructed in the interactions of the three statements for complex analysis to include ratio analysis Can You Win? Your Marketing Plan Shows You How
This Live Online Workshop teaches how to create a Marketing Plan that can guide you to be a commercial success. You will be instructed in how to:
identify which customers are the most profitable
attract customers and keep them
learn who your real competition is
differentiate yourself in the market
Implementation of your Marketing Plan, will cover:
pricing
advertising
website design
supply chain
branding
social media tactics
To be successful you not only need a good product idea but a true understanding of the marketplace so that You Can Win!
You will have the opportunity to have your questions answered both during and at the conclusion of the Workshop. A copy of the presentation will be provided to those who complete the short Feedback Survey at the end of the session. Will My Business Idea Be Profitable? Financial Planning Provides The Answer
This Live Online Workshop will help you in developing a full understanding of the profitability of your business concept. You will learn which costs and expenses need to be included in your Profit/Loss calculations.
As importantly, you will be able to forecast the Cash Flow of your enterprise. Maintaining positive cash flow is the key fundamental ensuring the longevity of your company.
You will be shown how the basic financial elements tie together:
Income Statement - Profit and Loss
Balance Sheet - Assets and Liabilities
Cash Flow
Sales Forecast
By the end of the Workshop you will have gathered the data that will tell you if the commitment of your time, effort, and personal assets will generate the profits that make it all worth it.
You will have the opportunity to have your questions answered both during and at the conclusion of the Workshop. A copy of the presentation is provided to those who complete the brief Feedback Survey at the end of the session.
Fee: $20
About our Instructor
Peter Hildebrandt is a serial entrepreneur and product development professional. Having started and sold several small businesses and consulted with many large companies, he loves business. His startups have included 3D molecular modeling, weather forecasting, gourmet brownies, photo processing software, and more. From 2000 until 2013, he was responsible for long-range research, product development, product marketing, and intellectual property for a division of Steelcase (a Fortune 500 company). He currently owns a manufacturing business (Aria Lights) which makes music stand lights for professional musicians and a consulting practice (Covetability) which helps companies choose the right products to build. 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. 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 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!'' 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
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