

REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 28, 2020
Small Business Accelerator Summer 2020 Training Schedule
The Small Business Accelerator Program is an training and development program that will support entrepreneurs to identify a business venture, learn market driven fundamentals of planning for the launch and operation of a profitable small business enterprise. The program provides training and 1 on 1 business coaching for registered participants.
Small Business Startup Accelerator
Do you have an idea or passion that you would like to turn into a business?
- Learn how to evaluate your business idea to make sure it will work for you.
- Learn how to create a strategic business development plan that will help you get your business started the right way.
- Learn how to get your business funded.
- Learn how to pitch and talk about your business.
- Is your business less than two years old?
- Do you have a hobby or passion that you would like to turn into a business?
- Do you want to learn how to properly register, setup and structure a successful small business?

Small Business Growth Accelerator
Are you ready to take your business to the next level?
- Learn how to evaluate how your business is currently running
- Develop a business development plan to grow your business
- Get your business funded
- Learn how to market your business in a digital world
- Learn how to pitch and talk about your business.
- Is your business two or more years old?
- Is your business generating revenue?
- Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

ONE ON ONE COACHING

Free One on One coaching is provided for those participants that have made the commitment to do all assigned homework in the program. The criteria for receiving coaching is below.
STARTUP BUSINESS – A business that has been in operation for 2 years or less. The business does not have to be registered with the State of Georgia.
- Must attend 4 consecutive sessions
- Must complete all assigned homework
SPECIAL TOPIC WEBINARS
We recognize that one size does not fit all! Different types of businesses have different needs. Our special topic webinars will do a deeper dive into various business topics, types of businesses, and other issues.
We will invite subject matter experts to discuss topics like:
- Urban Gardens
- Street Vendors
- Restaurants
- Online Business
- And more..

WEBINAR SCHEDULES
STARTUP ACCELERATOR
Startup Accelerator: Registration Opens Tuesday July 28, 2020
- First session – August 4, 2020
- Time: 6 PM – 8 PM EST
- Webinar Location: Online using ZOOM
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Click on the link on the link below to register once and select all the sessions that you would like to attend.
- You will receive automatic reminders one week, one day, and one hour before the webinar.
- You will also be required to complete the Center Intake Survey
GROWTH ACCELERATOR
Growth Accelerator: Registration Opens Tuesday July 28, 2020
- First session – August 6, 2020
- Time: 6 PM – 8 PM EST
- Webinar Location: Online using ZOOM
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- Click on the link on the link below to register once and select all the sessions that you would like to attend.
- You will receive automatic reminders one week, one day, and one hour before the webinar.
- You will also be required to complete the Center Intake Survey
Accelerator Workshop Schedule
STARTUP SCHEDULE
6 Sessions
DATE | TOPIC |
8/4/2020 | Business Basics |
8/11/2020 | Marketing Strategy |
8/18/2020 | Cash and Taxes |
8/25/2020 | Basic Numbers |
9/1/2020 | Getting Financed |
9/8/2020 | Plans and Pitches |
9/15/2020 | Pitch your business |
GROWTH SCHEDULE
12 Sessions
Date |
Topic |
8/6/2020 |
Health Assessment |
8/13/2020 |
Marketing Analysis |
8/20/2020 |
Marketing Strategy |
8/27/2020 |
Digital Marketing |
9/3/2020 |
Understanding credit |
9/10/2020 |
Understanding the numbers |
9/17/2020 |
Organizing the business operations |
9/24/2020 |
Understanding Cash and Taxes |
10/1/2020 |
Building a team |
10/8/2020 |
Business plans and pitches |
10/15/2020 |
Getting your business funded |
10/22/2020 |
Pitch your business |