SBA Upcoming Events and Training

Boots to Business – MCLB Albany
GA Veterans Business Outreach Center

This SBA Intro to Entrepreneurship class is open to all military members, veterans of all eras, national guard, reservists and/or spouse of one to attend.

Monday and Tuesday, July 10-11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE

SEO – How to Rank Up in the Search Engines
Small Business Development Center

Search engines rely upon key drivers for ranking organic listings. Learn how these key drivers affect your organic and local search results and how you can connect with customers in a digital world!

Monday, July 10, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET REGISTER HERE

How to Write a Dynamic Business Plan
Small Business Development Center

How to Write a Dynamic Business Plan is a customized step by step integrated action plan that is essential to the success of your business.

Wednesday, July 12, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Action
ACE Women’s Business Center, Savannah Region

AI can help small businesses to identify cost-saving opportunities such as optimizing supply chains, reducing waste, and improving inventory management. Join this webinar to learn how to gain a competitive edge in your industry.

Wednesday, July 12, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Keys to Financial Success – SBA Business Loan Requirements
SBA Georgia District Office

To be successful in obtaining a loan, you must be prepared and organized. This workshop will cover the SBA’s 7(a) loan program eligibility requirements and credit criteria to accommodate a wide range of financing needs.

Thursday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Starting a Business – Are You Ready?
SCORE North Metro Atlanta

Starting a successful business requires more than a great idea.

In this Live Online Workshop you will:

• evaluate your preparedness to start a business

• identify financial and other necessary resources

• learn about business legal structures 

• collect data to build your business plan

Friday, July 14, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE

The WOSB Federal Contracting Program
SBA Georgia District Office

This webinar will provide you information on the certification process for the Women Owed Small Business Certification Program.

Tuesday, July 18, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Using YouTube to Grow Your Business
SCORE North Metro Atlanta

Video marketing is highly effective in connecting with your audience.
In this Live Online Workshop we'll discuss best practices for:

• Setting up a YouTube channel

• Making good creative videos

• Organizing your channel to attract viewers

• Streaming video with YouTube Live

Wednesday, July 19, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Digital Marketing Bootcamp in Warner Robins (in person)
Small Business Development Center

Take your digital marketing to the next level with Digital Bootcamp! This program covers the fundamentals that you need to tell your story and connect with online audiences, from understanding your customers and mapping their buyers' journey to mastering social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Wednesday, July 19, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Financing Alternatives for Starting or Growing Your Business 
Small Business Development Center

This workshop discusses traditional and no-traditional financing options to finance a start-up or growing business. Learn about bank loans, SBA guaranteed loans, non-bank lenders, private investors and the myths and realities of grant funding, and how to pick the right financing options.

Wednesday, July 19, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET REGISTER HERE

HR Essentials for a Small Business 
SCORE North Metro Atlanta

At the conclusion of this Live Online Workshop, you will be equipped to perform critical HR functions consistently and successfully. Learn how to recruit, hire, classify, and compensate quality employees. 

Friday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE

Get a Jump Start in Federal Contracting & Subcontracting! 
ACE Women’s Business Center, Atlanta Region

SBA helps to ensure small businesses get fair opportunities to WIN federal prime contracts and subcontracts. If you are interested in learning how your business can identify contracting opportunities and effectively market your services and goods in the federal marketplace, this workshop is for you! 

Friday, July 21, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET REGISTER HERE