July 16^th

Soundboard: cross-functional, online-marketing conference hosted by Perfect Pitch Concepts.

16 amazing speakers covering different topics.

http://perfectpitchconcepts.com/soundboard/athens-ga-150716/

Receive 30% off when you use the Friends of SBDC code: WELOVESBDC

July 22nd

SBDC Lunch & Learn: Selling for the Small Business Owner

Are you new to sales or need to improve your current sales performance?

Join us as we discuss all the basic concepts of professional selling. This class is a starting point to gain an overview of professional selling.

Topics include:

• Understanding what you have to offer  - or -  You’re only as good as you think you are
• The steps of the sales cycle – from “Hello” to “Thank You for the order”
• Identifying your perfect client/customer
• Time and territory management
• Selling with social media
• Developing a sales team
• And much more

$39 from 11am-1pm

includes Lunch; Registration Required

Athens SBDC Class Schedule 

July 22nd

Free Small Business Financing Forum

A financial workshop for small businesses or new start-ups in need of alternative finance options.

Businesses need access to capital to operate and grow their businesses. However, traditional loans are not always available nor are they necessarily the best source of funds for all businesses. 

In this session, a panel of experts will discuss alternative means for gaining access to the financing your business needs to thrive and grow.

Topics to be discussed, but not limited to:

SBA 504 and 7(a) Loans, SSBCI program, and 
NOW Account

Bring your banking questions and join the conversation.

Find out what banks want from you when you apply for a loan and

WHAT YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR BANK to help with your business.

No Cost from 2pm-4pm

Registration Required

Athens SBDC Class Schedule