 
How to Access the WOSB Federal Contracting Program Repository
SBA Georgia District Office
Before you can participate in the women’s federal contracting program, you must either use SBA FREE online application or an approved third-party certifier. Both methods will require you to use the https://beta.certify.sba.gov/ new portal.
This webinar will provide you information on the certification process for the Women Owed Small Business Certification Program.
Webinar access information will be forwarded to all attendees via email.
Tuesday, August 16, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET REGISTER
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Introduction to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
SBA Georgia District Office
This training session acquaints businesses who are interested in ‘WINNING’ federal contracts with the applicable rules. You will learn how the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is structured and where to find the rules appropriate to your contracting interests.
You will also learn about federal supplements to the FAR, how to search and interpret the FAR, and why understanding the FAR is important for anyone who wants to win a federal contract.
Thursday, August 18, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET REGISTER
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Contract Bonds & Surety Bond Guarantee
SBA Georgia District Office
Surety bonds help small businesses win construction, supply and service contracts. If you’ve been in business less than three years but have a desire to increase your current contract bonding capacity or you have no prior bonded work experience you may need
to reposition and realign. This webinar will enhance your knowledge of the SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program as well as show you how SBA can help you navigate the bonding process even if you have been previously denied a bond or have limited financial resources.
Tuesday, August 23, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET REGISTER
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Across Georgia,
SCORE is still looking for individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in a variety of volunteer roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
Get inspired to serve as a mentor by watching these SCORE mentors share their favorite moments, memories, and accomplishments with their clients.
SCORE
Volunteers Share Their Favorite Moments >
If you would like to know more about volunteer opportunities with SCORE, please visit the website of the Atlanta Chapter (atlanta.score.org)
and click on the Volunteer button.
The Art of Grant Writing
SCORE Atlanta
Join us for this Live Online Workshop, a crash course in grant-writing where you will receive step by step guidance for preparing each section of your proposal – including your budget! We’ll also share examples so that you will see exactly how simply this can
be done!
Tuesday, August 16, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET REGISTER
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Credit and Money Management Workshop
NAV-GA & Operation HOPE
Power hour workshop to help you understand your credit score and how your score is calculated. Workshop topics include:
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Understanding your credit
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What makes your credit score
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Know your rights as a consumer
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Establish and rebuild your credit profile disaster preparedness and recovery
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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Accounting for Non-Accountants
SCORE Atlanta
Benefits of the webinar: (1) Gain a high-level understanding of financial statements, (2) Using financial statements to assist in planning, management, etc., (3) Understand the importance/timing of cash inflows and outflows and (4) Creating a financial plan
to launch/grow your business.
StartSMART Columbus/Carrollton
Small Business Development Center
Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools—and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSMART will equip you to be successful!
SBDC StartSMART helps attendees to:
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Evaluate & refine your business concept
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Improve your knowledge of business concepts
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Research markets and competition
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Develop a financial forecast to improve chances of success
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Develop a thorough, practical business plan
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On-going consulting from SBDC professionals keeps you on track
This year’s multi-day program is tailored to being held virtually to facilitate virtual discussion, class engagement, & mastery of content.
Tuesdays/Thursdays, August 16 to September 15, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET REGISTER
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Getting Started With QuickBooks Online (Clayton State University)
Small Business Development Center
QuickBooks Online is a cloud based accounting software that allows users to access company financial data anytime and anywhere. Developed specifically for beginners and prospective users, this course provides a practical, hands-on approach to learning and implementing
the features and functions of QuickBooks Online.
Thursday, August 18, 10:40 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET REGISTER
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INNOVATION: Small Business Path to Sustained Growth
Small Business Development Center
In today’s world, change is accelerating at such a pace we cannot imagine what the future will look like. It is more relevant than ever for small businesses to prepare for and create change by prioritizing innovation to meet customer needs, create competitive
advantage, establish new markets and attract the best talent.
Attendees will leave this presentation with an understanding of the value of innovation in small business development.
Friday, August 19, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET REGISTER
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