Over the course of four sessions, this dynamic and interactive class will help attendees better understand financial reporting, the importance of showing a profit, how to prepare to seek a loan, and how to achieve financial health in a small business.
Week 1: Unlock the power of financial statements, learn how to analyze your Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Balance Sheet to make smart business decisions.
Week 2: Dive into financial ratios! Use historical data and industry insights to measure success and spot opportunities.
Week 3: Maximize your profits! Discover strategies to boost cash flow and increase profitability, as well as planning for the future with confidence.
Week 4: Learn the essentials of forecasting and budgeting to drive growth.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Tonita McKnight is a Georgia native with roots in North and Southwest GA. She has a Bachelor of Arts from Spelman College with a major in Theater. She has held various positions in personal banking, property management, program management, grant administration and economic development.
She has worked with Albany Community Together, Inc. for the last nine years, where she helped entrepreneurs in Southwest Georgia with coaching, connections and access to capital. She is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional through NDC and a certified Business Incubator Manager through InBIA.
All programs of the UGA SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center
382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412
P: (706) 542-2762
