The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center @ Gwinnett September Business Seminars

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Friday, August 23rd, 2019

Starting a Business - Gwinnett

Tuesday, September 17th   6pm-9pm   $69

Attending this class may be one of the most important decisions you make prior to opening your business because lack of planning is one of the top reasons new businesses fail. Topics for discussion include:

personal, market, and financial feasibility; legal obligations for your business; estimating start-up costs and cash flow projections; financing alternatives; failure factors; and business planning. Presented by an experienced business professional, the course includes a detailed business start-up guide and other valuable handouts. Special pricing for multiple registrants.

Class held at UGA Gwinnett Campus 2530 Sever Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043

For information, call 678-985-6820   

Register: www.georgiasbdc.org/training/?center=gwinnett

Top 10 Reasons Small Businesses Fail

Thursday, September 19th 11:30am-1:00pm $25

The Gwinnett UGA SBDC and American Commerce Bank have teamed up to provide a Lunch & Learn opportunity for Small Businesses to gain insight into and avoid the Top 10 Reasons Small Businesses Fail. This presentation will identify those areas that continually trip up small businesses and make recommendations on how to avoid them. Lunch will be provided by American Commerce Bank.

Class held at American Commerce Bank 10690 Medlock Bridge Rd. Johns Creek, GA 30097

For information, call 678-985-6820   

Register: https://bit.ly/2NeL4Ql

Hire Smart: The Art & Science of Hiring

Friday, September 24th   1pm-5pm   $99

Hiring a good employee is not just about knowing the rules and preparing a comprehensive job description; there’s an art to it as well.  Hire the right person, you can rule the world.  Hire the wrong person, you can’t even sleep.  This interactive program will weave together the hows and whys of hiring with techniques for interpreting non-verbal clues and behavioral styles.  Attendees will leave with a better idea of how to find the right person for the job.

Class held at UGA Gwinnett Campus 2530 Sever Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043

For information, call 678-985-6820   

Register: www.georgiasbdc.org/training/?center=gwinnett

What You Need to Know About Business Taxes

Friday, September 27th    11am-1pm   $49

Having your accountant do your taxes is good. Knowing what questions to ask before – or after - they’re done is better.

Learn the current tax laws and regulations relevant to your business, and best practices in record-keeping.

Get an idea of possible changes in tax law that may affect your business.

Class held at UGA Gwinnett Campus 2530 Sever Road Lawrenceville, GA 30043

For information, call 678-985-6820   

Register: www.georgiasbdc.org/training/?center=gwinnett