0879-001 COLUMBUS Strategic Planning Tools: Find Focus in Uncertainty

Strategic Planning Tools: Find Focus in Uncertainty

DATE
Thursday, November 5th
COST
$ 29.00
FORMAT
Webinar
TOPIC
Managing a Business

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Participants will gain access to real world strategic planning tools to effectively improve their planning and profitability.

Learners will leave with an understanding of five essential strategic planning methodologies and actual tools to apply them to their business. In a business environment that is changing faster and more uncertain than ever, sharpen your companies focus and effectiveness through improving your strategic planning & executing on your competitive advantages.

Starts in 2 months!
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LEARN HOW TO:

  • Utilize analytical SWOT & PESTLE planning tools 
  • Analyze your company's market with Porter's 5-Forces
  • Use the 6-C methodology to uncover competitive advantages and market opportunities 
  • Identify why small companies in Blue Water markets thrive while those in Red Water markets struggle

PROGRAM DETAILS

Thursday, November 5, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Cost: $29.00
Webinar

This is a webinar. After registering, you’ll receive a separate email from our webinar platform with your unique access link.

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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.

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.

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center in Columbus
Contact Brandy Offenback at boffenback@georgiasbdc.org or call (706) 569-2651

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