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0805-001 KSU Financial Fluency: What Every Business Owner Should Know

Financial Fluency: What Every Business Owner Should Know

DATE
Tuesday, November 10th
COST
$ 0.00
FORMAT
In Person
TOPIC
Accounting/Finance

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Understanding your numbers is key to running a successful business.
Join Joe Zirkel, Business Consultant at the UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University, for a hands-on workshop designed to help small business owners gain confidence in financial management. This class breaks down the essentials of financial literacy and gives you the tools to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Through real-world examples and interactive exercises, you’ll walk away with practical insights to evaluate your company’s financial health, develop strategies for improvement, and communicate financial performance effectively within your organization.
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LEARN HOW TO:

  • Analyze and interpret financial statements
  • Manage and forecast cash flow
  • Utilize financial dashboards and scorecards to track performance
  • Identify opportunities to optimize profitability

PROGRAM DETAILS

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cost: $0.00
Thrive Canton at The Mill on Etowah
225 Reformation Parkway
Canton, GA
30114
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PROGRAM PARTNERS

This workshop is hosted by the City of Canton and Cherokee Office of Economic Development. It will be held at Thrive Canton At The Mill On Etowah
225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 200, Canton, GA  30114. For more information, contact Carole Arnold at [email protected].

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.

 

 

This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, you certify that you are legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations.

All programs 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.

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University
Contact Carole Arnold at [email protected] or call 470.578.6450