Are traditional business loans or financing options out of reach for you? Securing the capital you need can be one of the biggest hurdles to starting or growing your business. However, there are alternative ways to access funding that can open new opportunities to fund your next step.
In this webinar, we?ll break down alternative and emerging funding options available to small business owners, including crowdfunding, revenue-based financing, SBA programs, pitch competitions and community development grants. You?ll learn how these different sources of capital work, when they may make sense and how to evaluate which opportunities align with your business goals, stage of growth and financial needs.
In this session, you?ll learn:
How alternative funding options differ from traditional loans and investors
When crowdfunding or revenue-based financing may make sense
How SBA programs and community development grants can support business growth
What to consider before applying for pitch competitions or grants
How to evaluate which funding opportunities align with your business goals This 2-hour webinar is intended for businesses that are currently exporting tangible goods and seeking to grow their revenues/market penetration overseas.
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This webinar will be presented by two former export sales managers with exposure to a multitude of products covering four continents.
LEARN HOW TO:
Research, select, develop, manage, retain and how to terminate international distributors
Obtain checklist and tips covering their various business functions
Increase your revenues and promotion overseas The Business Plan is your road map to commercial success and a necessary precursor to obtaining external financing.
In this Live Online Workshop you will be instructed in the components of a business plan:
Executive Summary
Objectives/Goals
Products/Services
Market Analysis
Strategies and Tactics
Sales Plan
Financial Plan
Also included in this Workshop is a review of Funding Sources and Uses
You will have the opportunity to have your questions answered both during and at the conclusion of the Workshop. Starting a business can be overwhelming, especially when you don?t know what you don?t know.
Whether you?re just starting to brainstorm your idea or ready to turn your passion into a profitable venture, this class will give you a roadmap to success. You?ll learn what you need to start a business in Georgia, from assessing the feasibility of your idea to marketing, finding financing, building a team, and operating legally. You?ll leave with actionable steps, essential tools, and resources to start your business on a strong foundation. Small businesses are the backbone of America; this class will help you start yours.
LEARN HOW TO:
Determine the feasibility of your business idea using market research and competitive analysis
Estimate start-up expenses for your business and identify requirements for pursuing start-up financing options
Differentiate between different legal structure options for business formation
Identify who you should include on your team when making plans and executing business formation
Navigate the steps to start your business in the State of Georgia The DeKalb Chamber Small Business Committee assists the Chamber with recruiting, educating, and mentoring small businesses. Create and identify opportunities for growth and facilitate partnerships to improve small business programs. Help identify opportunities in the public and private sector.
This committee meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Running a business means constantly juggling content creation, customer service, project organization, data analysis, and other tasks. That time can add up quickly, draining productivity and pulling attention away from priority projects that need your focus.
In this webinar, you?ll learn how to use Google Workspace with Gemini to handle everyday tasks more efficiently. We will demonstrate how Gemini connects apps across your workspace, allowing you to work seamlessly between tools.
You?ll see practical, real-world examples of how to:
Analyze and visualize data in Sheets: Ask Gemini to interpret data, highlight outliers, apply formulas, and generate summaries automatically.
Create professional briefings in Docs: See how Gemini can transform raw data in Sheets into reports and team communications in Docs.
Bridge the apps: Connect Workspace apps using Gemini to summarize files from Drive, draft emails, or turn documents into presentations.
Note: This workshop includes features that are available to Google Workspace subscribers and consumer (Gmail) accounts with paid Google AI plans. In this Live Online Workshop you will learn about the Critical Steps and Skills to achieve High Customer Satisfaction.
Define your solution
What it takes to have a happy customer
Determine the problem that you solve, the value you provide, and what differentiates you from others
How to deliver superior customer service
How to measure customer success
Set expectations
Be clear on what is to be provided
Do you offer more or less than comparable offerings?
What you say matters
Deliver what you commit to ... and more
Don't overpromise, overdeliver
Include a surprise extra
Timely response to Feedback ... good and bad Join the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for DeKalb Schools: Looking Ahead ? A Fireside Chat with District Leadership, a luncheon conversation focused on the future of education in DeKalb County. Hosted by Frankie Atwater, DeKalb Chamber President & CEO, this engaging discussion will feature Dr. Norman Sauce, Interim Superintendent, and Allyson Gevertz, School Board Chair, as they share district priorities, upcoming plans, and their vision for the road ahead. Starting a business can be overwhelming, especially when you don?t know what you don?t know.
Whether you?re just starting to brainstorm your idea or ready to turn your passion into a profitable venture, this class will give you a roadmap to success. You?ll learn what you need to start a business in Georgia, from assessing the feasibility of your idea to marketing, finding financing, building a team, and operating legally. You?ll leave with actionable steps, essential tools, and resources to start your business on a strong foundation. Small businesses are the backbone of America; this class will help you start yours.
LEARN HOW TO:
Determine the feasibility of your business idea using market research and competitive analysis
Estimate start-up expenses for your business and identify requirements for pursuing start-up financing options
Differentiate between different legal structure options for business formation
Identify who you should include on your team when making plans and executing business formation
Navigate the steps to start your business in the State of Georgia 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.
Workshop - Alternative Funding for Small Businesses: Grants, Crowdfunding and More
Workshop - Mastering Global Distribution: Selecting, Managing and Retaining International Trade Partners
Workshop - Putting It All Together - the Business Plan
Workshop - How to Start a Business in Georgia
Small Business Committee Meeting
Workshop - How to Use Google Workspace with Gemini as Your AI-Powered Productivity Partner
Workshop - Crafting an Exceptional Customer Service Experience
DeKalb Schools: Looking Ahead – A Fireside Chat with District Leadership
Workshop - How to Start a Business in Georgia
Coffee & Connections Networking Event at Exquisite Delites
