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Course Description

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.

Course Outline

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.

Learner Outcomes

  • Analyze and interpret financial statements
  • Manage and forecast cash flow
  • Utilize financial dashboards and scorecards to track performance
  • Identify opportunities to optimize profitability
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Section Title
Financial Fluency: What Every Business Owner Should Know
Type
In Person
Days
T
Time
9:00AM to 11:00AM
Dates
Nov 10, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
2.0
Hosting Center
  • UGA SBDC at Kennesaw State University
Course Fee(s)
Registration non-credit $0.00

Section Notes

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 carnold@georgiasbdc.org.
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