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Know What Your Numbers Really Mean: Financial Management for Small Business

DATE
Tuesday, May 13th
COST
$ 0.00
FORMAT
In Person
TOPIC
Accounting/Finance

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Evaluating a company’s financial health is an essential skill for all business owners.

Learn the fundamentals of financial management with instruction on financial statements, financial analysis and cash flow management. Find out what the numbers really mean and start developing practical strategies for improving your company’s performance. Join Joe Zirkel, Business Consultant with the UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State, for an in-depth session designed to demystify the numbers that drive your success. Discussion includes:

  • Analyzing Financial Statements: Understand the health and performance of your business at a glance.
  • Cash Flow Management: Learn strategies to maintain sustainability and fuel growth.
  • Financial Dashboards and Scorecards: Track and measure key metrics efficiently.
  • Optimizing Profitability: Develop actionable plans to enhance stability and success.

Through this hands-on workshop, you'll gain practical tools and insights to evaluate your company’s financial health, develop strategies for improvement, and communicate performance effectively within your organization. Whether you're looking to stabilize, grow, or plan for the future, this class provides the knowledge you need to take control of your business finances.

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Starts in 4 months!

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Interpret balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to evaluate the financial health of your business.
  • Develop strategies to ensure consistent cash flow and reduce financial risk.
  • Use tools to monitor key performance metrics and make data-driven decisions.
  • Identify and implement actionable steps to improve your company’s profitability and long-term stability.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cost: $0.00
Acworth Community Center
4361 Cherokee St
Acworth, GA
30101
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PROGRAM PARTNERS

Hosted by the Acworth Business Association and the Acworth Downtown Development Authority.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Joe Zirkel

Joe Zirkel is a Business Consultant at UGA SBDC, Kennesaw State University, with 25+ years of diverse small business expertise. His journey commenced as an auditor in New York, evolving into VP roles in operations, finance, and small business lending in Atlanta. A Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Joe holds an EMBA from Kennesaw State University and a BA in Accounting from Hofstra University. His multifaceted experience spans accounting, manufacturing, operations, and lending, enriching his capacity to guide businesses effectively. With a solid educational foundation and hands-on industry acumen, Joe excels in driving growth and profitability for small enterprises.

 

 

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University
A Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. 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. Contact Carole Arnold at [email protected] or call 470.578.6450

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.

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CONTACT US

The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center

382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412

P: (706) 542-2762

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