MANAGE BETTER, GROW FASTER! Whether in business for two years or twenty years, many small business owners are so busy working IN the business, they neglect working ON it. If your business is ready for growth, SBDC GrowSMART gives you the tools and strategies to reach your goals. SBDC GrowSMART is a dynamic program for owners and senior managers of growing businesses. The program is designed for leaders of companies with: ? At least two years of successful operation ? Annual revenues of $300,000 or more ? The opportunity and desire to grow This program gets results! In full or half day weekly sessions, learn to analyze and manage your business like a seasoned CEO. ? 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 Program Outline: 1. Planning for Growth 2. Marketing Research and Planning 3. Leadership and Management 4. Financial Analysis and Tools Applications are required and reviewed to ensure competitive conflicts are minimized. If qualified applicants pay before September 15th, they will receive a special tuition reduction thanks to the generous support and partnerships of our Signature Sponsor, Kinetic Credit Union: Statewide, Georgia Power, and Local Sponsor, ALFAC. SBDC GrowSMART Course will start on October 14th through December 2nd on Fridays (7 mixed half/full day modules) For more information, please call UGA SBDC at 706-569-2651 or send email to: columbus@georgiasbdc.org
Friday Oct 14, 2016
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
October 14th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Module 1a October 21st 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Modules 1b, 2a October 28th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Module 2b November 4th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Modules 3a, 3b November 11th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Module 4a November 18th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Modules 4b, 5a December 2nd 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Module 5b, Graduation
Cunningham Conference Center 3100 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907
Applications are required. Full tuition is $895.00 but if qualified applicants pay before September 15th, they will receive a special tuition reduction to $495.00.
Deborah Free
UGA SBDC
3100 Gentian Blvd.
Columbus, GA 31907
706-569-2651
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