GrowSmart Georgia StateUniversity and Dekalb

Event description

If your business is ready for growth, SBDC GrowSmart gives you the tools and strategies to reach your goals.

GrowSmart was developed by the UGA SBDC to meet the needs of growing businesses. Combining the latest ideas with timeless principles, GrowSmart will propel your business forward! UGA SBDC training has helped thousands of business owners build a foundation for growth. GrowSmart is the product of our experience and commitment to Georgia’s small businesses.
 

This program gets results! In full day weekly sessions, learn to analyze and manage your business like a seasoned CEO.  Fridays, October 25th - November 22nd, 9am - 4pm 

35 hours of class time covering all areas of business operation:

• Evaluate your business, competition, and target markets
• Hands-on, interactive program 
• Promotes sharing of best practices
• Expert speakers add insights to the topic of the day
• Step-by-step development of your company’s strategies for growth

Combined with long term one-on-one consulting with SBDC professionals, learn to apply course principles and build a business for today’s challenging times. SBDC GrowSmart is a dynamic program for owners and senior managers of growing businesses.

EARN HOW TO:

Work ON your business, not just IN your business!

SBDC GrowSmart graduates gain:
• A strategic business plan with a long-term vision and strategies. A mastery of key business concepts.
• A network of entrepreneurial peers and professional resources.
• Learn to analyze, plan and manage your business like a seasoned CEO.

Module 1: Planning for Growth
Module 2: Marketing: Research, Planning and Implementation
Module 3: Leadership & Management
Module 4: Financial Analysis, Tools & Resources
Module 5: Operations & Implementing Your Plan

Application is required to participate in the program. $300 discount for early bird registration