Webinars

New Making Green in 60 Minutes! series- Thriving in Difficult Times.

 This webinar miniseries, provided free of charge by ACE, is focused on topics to assist entrepreneurs and small businesses to establish a strong foundation.

We will learn from three entrepreneurs who are finding success in an industrial capacity.

Two restaurant owners and a specialty shop discuss their methods for success in this challenging field.

Bishop Hampton & Associates present this Webinar to provide you with some year end tax strategies for your business.

Businesses across Georgia in rural and small communities discuss their innovations in agriculture and food businesses.

A panel of green businesses will discuss opportunities and trends in this new and exciting sector.

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.

How is your cash flow? Do you have a strong balance sheet? 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.

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.”

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.

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.