Join us as we embark on a collective journey to shape the future of DeKalb County into a community that works for everyone. This event is not just a gathering; it's a call to action, an invitation for our diverse community to contribute to a shared vision of unity, opportunity, and prosperity. In today's dynamic business landscape, securing the right funding is crucial for growth and sustainability. This specialized course is designed to empower small business owners with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex world of loan applications successfully.
Presenter Antonio Barrios, UGA SBDC Business Consultant and former loan officer, will demystify the loan application process and share insight into what lenders look for and how to present your business in the best light. Discussion includes:
the importance of risk management in the lending process
how to assess your business's risk profile
key financial concepts essential for loan approval.
This workshop will explore traditional loans, SBA loans, and non-traditional funding sources and guide you through the pros and cons of each. Join us and learn how to master the loan application process.
Course Outline
Agenda:
Key financing considerations for loan approvals
Understanding and navigating the loan process
Risk management and assessing your business's profile
Sources of capital
Finding the right financing alternative for your business
Learner Outcomes
Attendees will gain an understanding of:
The loan approval process
What lenders look for
How to assess your business's risk profile
Sources of capital and how to find the right one for you. In this Live Online Workshop, you will learn the importance of financial forecasting and how to use facts rather than guesswork when creating your business plan. You will be instructed in:
the most popular forecasting tips and techniques
methods that work for product and service businesses
and best of all, you don?t have to be a Math whiz to understand them
You will:
receive real-world examples
develop two forecasts
be shown four different forecasting templates - pick the one that works for you
review free, and nearly free, resources to aid in building your forecast
be given a set of Next Steps, and how SCORE can help
Testimonials from previous attendees:
Walking through the live examples of forecasts and how they are assembled made a huge difference for me. Very practical advice - which I appreciated.
Great overview of the forecasting process. (The instructor) has the knowledge, his presentation was easy to follow, and straight to the point.
Giving real examples of where the data can come from and how it is put to use.
?About Our Instructor
Tim Loden - Score Mentor in three areas, Marketing, Advertising, and Creative Services. Tim has spent nearly four decades working for global companies mainly in B2B marketing, sales team leadership, country management, global brand management, and new business development. He has led teams as small as four and as many as eighty. 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 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!
Dream DeKalb: Education & Workforce Summit and Visioning Event
Webinar - Access to Capital: Loan Application Mastery
Webinar - Having Trouble Forecasting Your Company Revenues? - Ideas to Help
Webinar - How to Convert Subscribers to Paying Customers: A Guide to Effective Email Marketing
Webinar - How to Write a Dynamic Business Plan
