0835-001 COLUMBUS Improved Planning = Improved Profit

Improved Planning = Improved Profit

DATE
Tuesday, June 23rd
COST
$ 29.00
FORMAT
Webinar
TOPIC
Managing a Business

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

It's often said failing to plan is planning to fail.
Your competitive advantage in business is achieved by planning for success. In this webinar you will learn four essential strategic planning methods that will assist your company in meeting goals, higher sales, employment retention and more.  
Starts in 2 months!
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LEARN HOW TO:

  • Use SWOT analysis and learn its limitations
  • Implement a Porter's Five Forces analysis to better understand your strategic positioning
  • Implement a 6(C) analysis to view opportunities for competitive advantage
  • Use Red Water/Blue Water to find ways to innovate by offering new value propositions to your customers, thereby growing your business

PROGRAM DETAILS

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Cost: $29.00
Webinar

This is a webinar. Upon registration, you will receive your access link via email. 

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PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

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Thomas Credle

Thomas Credle is a Business Consultant at the UGA SBDC in Columbus. He has extensive experience in banking and finance having served as a retail banking manager, credit analyst, commercial underwriter, commercial lender, business services manager, and vice president of commercial lending. Furthermore, he has experience working with several different types of lending intuitions including local, regional, and national banks as well as credit unions.

Thomas also brings experience with multiple types of capital ranging from debt, mezzanine, private equity, municipal bond, and nonrecourse financing & securitization, having worked as the CFO of a multi-state hotel developer and operator.

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 in Columbus
Contact Brandy Offenback at [email protected] or call (706) 569-2651