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7th floor Conference Room

7th Floor Conference Room

Ask about Early Bird pricing.

Please bring your own laptop to this event. 

2/27/2020 - If you have ever thought of owning and operating a franchise, make plans to attend this highly informative class on what it takes to be a franchisee.

Topics:

•	I Want a Franchise! (Or Not)
•	Financial Considerations
•	Operating Models
•	Human Resources
•	The Right Franchise
•	Advantages and Disadvantages
•	General Franchise Owner Knowledge

This two-hour lunch and learn is held at the UGA SBDC classroom in Augusta, GA.
Bring your own lunch with you to listen and explore the possibilities of franchise ownership with an experienced franchise owner.

Note:  This workshop is offered at no-cost to transitioning military personnel.  Call or email for information.

12th Floor, Boardroom

Early Bird discount. Use code: ADM2020 to receive $10 off!  REGISTER NOW!  CLASS SIZE LIMITED!

March 6, 2020 at the Snelling Center in Augusta.  A full, information-packed day of all things digital.  Experts will discuss topics including:  Local SERP and the Google Local 3 Pack; Google Ads and Remarketing; Google Analytics and Effective Use; Email Marketing for Results that Matter; Cyber Security - Social Engineering and Synthetic Identity Theft; and MORE!

7th Floor Conference Room

Join us for a Spring into Action with Google’s Business Insights Tools workshop.

This will be a Bring Your Own Brown Bag Lunch and Learn event.
No cost to attend but you must bring your own lunch.

Learn how to use Google Analytics to gain insights about how consumers engage with businesses online. We’ll discuss best practices to analyze customer trends and turn these insights into actionable decisions, and we’ll explore Market Finder, Google’s free tool that helps identify potential markets and customers for businesses. 

So landing page might be https://www.georgiasbdc.org/learn-how-to-use-google-analytics/ 

Limited seating available so sign up now!

7th Floor Conference Room

NO COST TO ATTEND THIS PROGRAM. REGISTER TODAY. 

Learn about projects funded by H.B. 170, understand how our business can become eligible to apply for Maintenance Projects with GDOT, meet district officials, learn about DOAS, and more. 

Registration is Required.

Interested in gov't contracting? Check out a class right after this free program: INTRO TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING AND SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION

Routine Maintenance Contracting:

Learn how to qualify with Georgia DOT
• Application Process
• Local Projects & Invitations to Bid


Service Categories Include:
• Landscaping, Highway Mowing, Tree Cutting
• Sign & Component Structures Maintenance
• Fencing, Barricades, Handrail Maintenance
• Sweeping & Storm Drain Cleaning
• Concrete & Portland Cement Paving Maintenance
• And more!

REGISTER TODAY. 

Are you ready for government contracting?

Learn how to gain a strategic foothold in public sector procurement and how certifications can help. The UGA SBDC looks at federal contracting for small business as an example.

Registration is Required.

Interested in working with the gov't? Check out the FREE class right before this free program: DOING BUSINESS WITH GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Routine Maintenance Contracting:

Learn how to qualify with Georgia DOT
• Application Process
• Local Projects & Invitations to Bid


Service Categories Include:
• Landscaping, Highway Mowing, Tree Cutting
• Sign & Component Structures Maintenance
• Fencing, Barricades, Handrail Maintenance
• Sweeping & Storm Drain Cleaning
• Concrete & Portland Cement Paving Maintenance
• And more!

7th Floor Conference Room

Developed specifically for beginners and prospective users the course provides a practical hands on approach to learning the features and the functions available to users online.

Part of the Digicon Series.  Purchase all four classes for $249.00

Digicon Series #1: Search Engine Marketing 3/24/2020
Digicon Series #2: Social Media Marketing 6/25/2020
Digicon Series #3: Email Marketing 9/10/2020
Digicon Series #4: Google Analytics 11/10/2020

Online Webinar - Login instructions will be email to your prior to the day of the class.

This course is designed to help participants establish the core foundation necessary to identify their target market, learn the foundations and basics of Facebook advertising, and build an advertising campaign to reach their target market. If you manage a Facebook page for your small business and would like to better learn about how Facebook Ads manager can be a tool, this class if for you. 

How much can you pay yourself?
Are you balanced with your bank statement?
Need budgeting help?

Make plans to attend QB on-line version training from a QuickBooks Pro certified instructor with best accounting management options for small business.

Topics covered:  Accounting Principles Overview*New Company Set Up*Recording Daily Transactions*Reconciling a Bank Statement*Q/A Session to Complete the Day*Support from a Business Consultant

Class size is limited.  Only 8 Seats Available!  Pre-registration is required.  Lunch Provided.  Laptop is provided for the training.

Check-in begins at 8:30am.  Class begins at 9:00am.  This class is provided through the generous support of the SunTrust Foundation.

Pre-registration page https://www.georgiasbdc.org/application-for-small-business-success-academy/

Developed specifically for beginners and prospective users the course provides a practical hands on approach to learning the features and the functions available to users online.

If you are considering starting a small business, then this workshop is a crucial first step. Since lack of planning is one of the main reasons new businesses fail, attending this workshop maybe one of the most important decisions you make before opening your business. Topics for discussion include; is my business idea feasible, financing your business, operating legally, building your team and pulling it all together. Handout information will be provided.

The Starting A Business course covers important tools and resources a business owner needs to establish a solid foundation during its early formative years.

10 steps to starting your new Food Product Business, From Incorporation & Manufacturing all the way to Sales & Distribution

$295.00 by April 20th, $345. after April 20th

7th Floor Conference Room

For new users to QuickBooks Online or seasoned users who want to master the basics. At this session, learn step-by-step instructions on these topics:
•	The Dashboard
•	Banking: Checking; Savings; Credit Cards
•	Expenses: Vendors
•	Sales and Invoicing: Customers; Products & Services
•	Employees: Payroll; Contractors (1099)
•	Reports
•	Sales Tax: Payroll Tax
•	Accounting: Charts of Accounts; Bank Reconciliation

Also learn about:
•	Working with inventory
•	Everyday transactions
•	Bank reconciliation
•	Closing the books
•	And more

Registration opens at 7:30am. Breakfast is included. Check out the class immediately after this one: "Doing Business with UGA" http://www.georgiasbdc.org/training/?center=athens

7th floor

Part of the Digicon Series.  Purchase all four classes for $249.00

QuickBooks Online is fast becoming one of Intuit’s primary products as it allows users to access data anytime and anywhere.  Developed specifically for beginners and prospective users - this course provides a practical hands on approach to learning the features and functions available to online users.

Using case studies - participants will be able to access QuickBooks Online, set up a new company file, create product and service items, manage a chart of accounts, add customer and vendor profiles, process daily transactions and also view reports.

Key Elements of Training:
-Accounting Principles Overview
-New Company Set Up
-Recording Daily Transactions
-Reports

Lunch provided.  Space is limited.  Taught in a computer lab so no need to bring laptop.
Participants get a discount on purchasing QuickBooks Online!
register: www.georgiasbdc.org/southern
questions: 912-651-3200

August 4, 2020 - If your business is ready for growth, SBDC GrowSmart gives you the tools and strategies to reach your goals. GrowSmart was developed by the UGA SBDC to meet the needs of growing businesses. Combining the latest ideas with timeless principles, GrowSmart will propel your business forward! UGA SBDC training has helped thousands of business owners build a foundation for growth. GrowSmart is the product of our experience and commitment to Georgia’s small businesses.

If your business is ready for growth, SBDC GrowSmart gives you the tools and strategies to reach your goals. GrowSmart was developed by the UGA SBDC to meet the needs of growing businesses. Combining the latest ideas with timeless principles, GrowSmart will propel your business forward! UGA SBDC training has helped thousands of business owners build a foundation for growth. GrowSmart is the product of our experience and commitment to Georgia’s small businesses.

Combined with long term one-on-one consulting with SBDC professionals, learn to apply course principle

If your business is ready for growth, SBDC GrowSmart gives you the tools and strategies to reach your goals. SBDC GrowSmart was developed by the UGA SBDC to meet the needs of growing businesses. Combining the latest ideas with timeless principles, GrowSmart will propel your business forward! UGA SBDC training has helped thousands of business owners build a foundation for growth. GrowSmart is the product of our experience and commitment to Georgia’s small businesses.

Ask about our Early Bird Discount!

Part of the Digicon Series.  Purchase all four classes for $249.00

Go to https://www.georgiasbdc.org/growsmart for complete program description.  Application must be completed to be considered for discount and acceptance.  

Part of the Digicon Series.  Purchase all four classes for $249.00