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Georgia Department of Economic Development
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ACE, also known as Appalachian Community Enterprises, along with its Partners, is producing a series of FREE Webinars to help small businesses increase their bottom line through more efficient business practices.
The first series will focus on topics to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses to establish a strong foundation for the new year. In 2011, we will follow-up with topics to help you save
money, grow your business, and conserve the environment.
The Webinars are offered during convenient times of the day, in short 60-minute formats, to allow you, the busy business owner, to participate without leaving your premises. The content is practical, accessible and immediately usable!
Sign-up now for one or all of the Webinars offered in December. And make sure you spread the word to the 800,000+ business owners across Georgia.
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Credit Scores and Your Business
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| December 3 at noon - Register Now!
Take control of your credit score! Everyone is struggling in this economy and small business owners are no exception. This Webinar focuses on two useful pieces of information: how your credit score affects you financially, and how to improve your score.
This Webinar will be presented by Lisa Ray with CredAbility. Founded in 1964, (formerly known as Consumer Credit Counseling) CredAbility is one of the first non-profit counseling agencies in the country to help people achieve financial freedom.
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How Strong is Your Business?
Understanding Financial Success
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December 8 at noon – Register Now!
How is your cash flow? Do you have a strong balance she et? Would your income statement make others interested in investing in your company? Thelma Adams Johnson will lead this Webinar to help you understand how financial statements can tell a powerful story about your business’ success, growth and capability. Thelma holds an MBA and teaches Small Business Finance at Albany State University. As the Executive Director of Albany Community Together, Inc. she provides financing to start-up businesses.
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Getting to “Yes” for a Small Business Loan
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December 9 at 1:00 pm – Register Now!
Rosemarie A. Drake is a Regional Account Manager for CIT Group Inc., a company providing commercial and consumer finance solutions. During this session, she will guide you through SBA eligibility requirements and minimum loan credit criteria (examples: personal credit history, cash flow and collateral). Rosemarie will discuss preparing your loan file for review and how to effectively present your finance needs to a lender. Know which lender has an appetite for your deal.
Target Audience: Established businesses looking for access to capital for expansion or entrepreneurs who are “business ready.”
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Obtaining a Loan for Business Start-up Needs
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December 14 at 1:00 pm – Register Now!
Join us as 15 year financial veteran and Loan Consultant, Lisa Robinson, MBA, explains different microlending programs offered by community lenders. Lisa will discuss how to apply for a small business loan, eligibility requirements, and loan terms for loans of $500 to $50,000. This webinar will address key tips to help you secure financing for your business.
Target Audience: Start-up ventures or small business owners with less than 2 years operation, who need business capital.
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Branding Your Small Business
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 December 16 at noon – Register Now!
David Cohen, of Equation Arts, will help you understand your business brand. He will discuss “beacon principles” and how you can better position your brand. David will cover branding DOs and DON’Ts as well as advice on leveraging social media to reinforce your branding efforts.
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From our Sponsors, Partners
and Staff…
Happy Holidays and continued
success in the coming year.
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