Irregular financial reviews can prevent owners from identifying problems early in their business. This program places a strong emphasis on developing practical abilities in financial planning and analysis.
During the workshop, business owners will plan ahead, avoid financial shortfalls, and make informed decisions to grow the business at a pace it can financially support. Businesses often fail to review cash flow, making it harder to plan for expenses, seasonal changes, or identify new opportunities. Participants will learn how to evaluate business performance and maintain accurate financial records. These critical skills ensure that you can create sustainable growth to improve your business’s financial future. By the end of this course, you will have practical tools to confidently increase profit.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
We would like to thank the City of Chamblee for its generous support of this program.
Joe McCord is a business consultant at the UGA SBDC in Dekalb with over 30 years of experience in executive positions in accounting, operations, corporate development and franchising. He served in a consulting capacity with emerging and established franchised brands in operations, development, finance, strategic planning, process improvement, relationship management, contract negotiations and site analysis. He also served as the managing partner for a 7-location franchise of a major quick-service restaurant concept. Joe has a BBA from the University of Georgia, an MBA from Georgia State University and is a veteran of the United States Air Force.
The UGA Small Business Development Center is a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia. This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. Our federal funding disclosure can be found at www.georgiasbdc.org.
By registering, I certify that I am 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.
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