Using LinkedIn to Build Influence

Friday, October 4^th 10 am- 12 pm   $79

While LinkedIn is one of the fastest growing social networking sites, many people are not taking full advantage of what the site has to offer. Learn easy to follow steps to build influence, promote business expertise, and maximize effective networking. This class is designed to teach business owners and key managers how they can leverage their personal networks and maximize influence in their market to grow 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

Starting a Business - Gwinnett

Friday, October 18th   9 am-12 pm   $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

Writing a Business Plan - Gwinnett

Friday, October 18th   1:00 pm – 3:00 pm   $49

A customized step by step integrated action plan that is essential to the success of your business.

Who should attend: Launch (businesses 0-2 years), Growth (businesses 3-5 years), Expansion Startups (businesses 5+ years)

Topics for discussion include:

Sections of a Business Plan

Format of a Business Plan

Balance Sheet

Financial Projections

Capital Equipment List

Sources of Capital

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

Doing Business with UGA

Thursday, October 24^th   10am-Noon   $0

Interested in becoming a vendor with the University of Georgia? Learn how to build a purchasing relationship with UGA, gain information on it’s DOAS eSource system, meet with a business development coordinator, and much more. Registration required.

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

Intro to Government Contracting & Small Business Certifications

Thursday, October 24^th   1pm-3pm $ 39

Considering government procurement? Last year the federal government purchased over $100 billion from small businesses in all manner of products and services- from light bulbs to PR services, and from landscaping to facility maintenance. If you are looking to expand your customer base, don’t overlook federal procurement, or UGA for that matter.

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

Register: www.georgiasbdc.org/small-biz-procurement

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

For information, call 678-985-6820