Now Accepting Nominations for the 2023 National Small Business Week Awards!
Are you or someone you know a Small Biz super star? The SBA Georgia District Office is now accepting nominations for the 2023 National Small Business Week awards!
View information about SBA’s national award categories (Small Business Person of the Year, Exporter of the Year, etc.) here.
View information about the local SBA Georgia District award categories (Woman-Owned, Rural-Owned, Young Entrepreneur, etc.) here.
Small Business must have received some form of SBA assistance and at least a 3-year track record. All nominations must be submitted electronically to the SBA Georgia District Office BOX account by December 8th here.
SBDC StartSMART Gwinnett
Small Business Development Center
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
Mondays & Wednesdays, October 24 to November 16, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
Boots to Business (Fort Stewart)
Veterans Business Outreach Center
The Georgia VBOC will conduct an in-person, 2-day, Boots to Business, Intro to Entrepreneurship class on Fort Stewart for transitioning active duty military and their spouses on October 25-26. Seating is limited. Please contact the installation manager for availability — 912-767-6794.
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 25-26, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
Boots to Business (Fort Gordon)
Veterans Business Outreach Center
The Georgia VBOC will conduct an in-person, 2-day, Boots to Business, Intro to Entrepreneurship class on Fort Gordon for transitioning active duty military and their spouses on October 26-27. Seating is limited. Please contact the installation manager for availability — 706-791-7284.
Wednesday & Thursday, October 26-27, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
Grants for Small Business Webinar
Small Business Development Center
Remember the guy with the $$$ suit yelling on TV the government has money to give away? The honest answer is no, they aren’t giving money to anyone that asks, but there is grant money for people that qualify. Learn how to find grant programs that are available and what are the steps needed to apply.
Wednesday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET REGISTER HERE
Digital Marketing and Branding Like a Pro
Small Business Development Center
Do you know how to build your business’s brand to increase online visibility? If you’re looking for a guide to help you with search marketing, paid advertising, and social media strategies, this is the class for you. You’ll hear from digital marketing experts who will break down how to get found online, promote your brand and keep your business top of mind when consumers are making their buying decisions.
Wednesday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
How to Price for Profit and Growth
SCORE North Metro Atlanta
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
Wednesday, October 26, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
Self-Funding & Preparing for Access to Capital
ACE Women’s Business Center, Savannah Region
Are you preparing your business to be financeable? Join us and learn about locally-offered loan products & requirements, business planning tools, and all the resources ACE Women’s Business Center offers to support small businesses.
Wednesday, October 26, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
Small Business Access to Capital
ACE Women’s Business Center, Atlanta Region
Looking for funds for your business? Join us and learn about ACE’s loan products and requirements, business plan tool, who is funding start-ups and all the resources ACE and the Women’s Business Center offer to support small businesses.
Wednesday, October 26, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
Boots to Business (Hunter Army Airfield)
Veterans Business Outreach Center
The Georgia VBOC will conduct an in-person, 2-day, Boots to Business, Intro to Entrepreneurship class on Hunter Army Airfield for transitioning active duty military and their spouses October 27-28. Seating is limited. Please contact the installation manager for availability — 912-315-2289.
Wednesday & Thursday, October 27-28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
Multicultural Business Summit (Atlanta)
Small Business Development Center
The annual Multicultural Business Summit is our annual networking and training event for small business owners and small business supporters to learn about procurement-related topics.
This year’s theme, Government Contracting, is for small businesses seeking to perform services and sell products to the federal government. During this summit, there will be four breakout sessions (i.e., CMMC requirements, Business Development, DCAA-compliant systems, Tips, and Tools) that focus on skill areas needed to improve the business’s chance of success when pursuing opportunities in this space.
Thursday, October 27, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
Women of Business 2022: Here and Now (Macon)
Small Business Development Center
Women of Business are the here and now of today’s enterprise. You’re invited to be present, show up, lean on and learn from each other at the third annual Women of Business summit, hosted by the UGA SBDC and Macon Magazine. For the first time, this daylong event will be offered in-person, featuring panelists of successful women sharing their professional experiences and insight as leaders in the local business community.
Thursday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
Business Prep Workshop (Augusta)
Small Business Development Center
If you are interested in owning your own business or have already identified the business you want to start, this program will aid in your decision-making process. We provide a detailed overview on the different aspects of owing a business such as: Operations, Legal Compliance, Finance, and Marketing. An in-depth analysis of what your goals are, and how to achieve them are crucial to your business success. Participants who attend will be more confident about their venture and have information to better evaluate if entrepreneurship is right for them.
Thursday, October 27, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE
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