Network with DeKalb business owners and representatives, exchange ideas, and make new business contacts at Coffee & Connections.
Come prepared to hand out your business cards!
Coffee & Connections is FREE for DeKalb Chamber members to attend and $25 for non-members. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. 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 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
Coffee & Connections Networking Event at Generation Avondale East
Workshop - Unlocking Capital: An Owner’s Guide to Funding a Small Business
Workshop - Doing Business with the Government: State & Local
