The DeKalb Chamber Executive Committee meets to discuss the important issues impacting the Chamber and the business community as well as approve upcoming business. This course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to successfully navigate the state and local government procurement landscape.
You will learn about the processes, regulations, and opportunities associated with contracting with state and local agencies. The course covers everything businesses need to know to engage effectively with government entities at both state and local levels.
LEARN HOW TO:
Identify state and local contracting opportunities
Apply for local and state certification
Leverage your state and county certifications
Maximize your financial readiness How to Price for Profit and Growth
*Smarter Pricing Guidelines for Small Businesses*
Are you one of the 75% of small business owners that:
does not have a simple and effective pricing model and/or
consistently under-prices your work?
If so, this Live Online Workshop is for YOU!
You will be put on the path to a better understanding of:
The difference between mark-ups and actual profit margins
How to calculate and utilize your Cost of Goods Sold in pricing
Pricing models for service businesses, consultants, online and storefront retailers, and manufacturers
Using fixed or variable costs to price for profit
This Workshop will engage the business owner in how to analyze costs to be able to better format various pricing models:
Cost Plus Pricing
Competition-based Pricing
Good / Better/ Best models
Margin-based Pricing
When to utilize Premium vs. Discount strategies
How to calculate a Break-even sales goal Are you ready to turn the key and unlock the capital your small business needs to thrive?
This course is designed specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to understand and access various funding options.
The course will discuss the ins and outs of the different types of capital, including SBA-guaranteed loans, traditional bank loans, non-traditional funding sources, equity, and little-known specialty lending programs, and weigh the pros and cons of each.
The course will also highlight the financial management strategies that help owners think like a lender and ensure their business is lender-ready.
LEARN HOW TO:
Evaluate the various types of financing available for small businesses
Determine the advantages and disadvantages of the different forms of capital as it relates to your business
Implement financial management best practices
Create the BIG three financial statements and analyze them from a lender?s perspective
Become familiar with Georgia?s State Small Business Credit Initiative lending programs
DeKalb Chamber Executive Committee Meeting
Workshop - Doing Business with the Government: State & Local
Workshop - Pricing for Profit and Growth
Workshop - Unlocking Capital: An Owner’s Guide to Funding a Small Business
