Gainesville, GA – The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is pleased to announce a new multi-week series for early stage entrepreneurs. StartSmart will be held at The Featherbone Center, 999 Chestnut Street, Gainesville, GA on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 8 PM beginning February 28^th and running through April 17, 2012. Seating is limited. Applications are reviewed to ensure no competitive conflicts.
StartSmart is a comprehensive course covering all areas of business start-up, planning & management. Seven three hour modules cover the keys to small business success including: Foundations for a Successful Business, Marketing Research and Analysis, Capturing the Market, Efficient Operations, Financial Foundations, Financial Plan, Bringing it All Together and Implementing the Plan.
Area Director, Ron Simmons describes the course as, “a process to help entrepreneurs map out their business journey. It is unique in that every business represented is different from all the others. We have arranged guest speakers for each module covering topics such as social media, legal issues, finding money and more. SBDC consultants will be available for custom and individualized assistance at each step during and after the process.”

SBDCStartSmartcovers these important topics in eight high-energy, interactive session:
 

1. Foundations for a Successful Business
2. Marketing Research & Analysis
3. Capturing the Market
4. Efficient Operations
5. Financial Foundations
6. Financial Plan
7. Bringing it All Together
8. Implementing and Presenting the Plan

This course is sponsored by Wells Fargo. Partial scholarships may be available.
 
 Register online at www.georgiasbdc.org or contact Morgan Blakley at 770-531-5681 for more information.