Learn about Small Business Administration Contracting Assistance Programs and Certifications:
EDWOSB/WOSB
SDVOSB/VOSB
8(a) Business Development
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In this Live Online Workshop, the Instructor will provide a description and purpose of each program along with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) references. You will learn about:
The benefits of each certification
SBA?s goaling thresholds for each category
Eligibility requirements
Document preparation checklists
Application processes
About our Instructor
Nancy Cleveland is a Procurement Counselor with the Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center (GTPAC) ? Augusta Center, and certified CVE Verification Counselor.
She has more than 30 years? experience in small business management and consulting with and for federal, state and local governments. Her experiences include project management; training and assisting small business owners navigate the government procurement and contracting processes.
Ms. Cleveland has an EMBA from the University of New Haven, Connecticut and Bachelors in Business Administration from Clark College (CAU), Atlanta. 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.'' This webinar will provide local makers with invaluable insights and practical strategies to take their businesses to the next level. This engaging one-hour session will cover essential topics such as product preparation, pricing strategies, catalog creation, business planning, participating in our Makers & Merchants Matchmaking Event to get in front of local retailers, negotiating terms, order fulfillment, marketing tactics, legal considerations, building lasting relationships, and sustainable scaling. Whether you?re a craftsperson, artisan, or local producer, this webinar is your gateway to successfully breaking into the wholesale market while continuing to participate in farmers markets and local shows. Join us to unlock the secrets of wholesale success and watch your business flourish!
Webinar - Small Business Administration Contracting Assistance Programs and Certifications
Webinar - StartSmart (8-class series)
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