Small Business Samaritans Featured Friday

Next Meeting: March 29, 2024 - 11:30am Friday

SBS Featured Friday meetings are hosted by Phillip Saxton. Mr. Saxton says, “Business owners need an organization that is dedicated to their success. It is absolutely necessary for business owners to grow, be encouraged and interact with fellow business owners to discuss ideas and challenges of day to day operations.

SBS Featured Friday is a small business networking group that meets each Friday at 8am. We started our meetings in Dacula, GA and after several years, moved to The 1818 Club in Duluth Georgia. Because of the current COVID-19 crisis, we started having Zoom meetings. In  2024, along with our Zoom meetings, we will have four in person gatherings. These in-person gatherings will not only promote business development, but are also designed for business owners and operators to have fun.

Over the years, hundreds of business owners have benefited from attending our weekly one hour meetings. Our meetings are free. To receive an invite to attend, complete the ‘contact us’ form and include your email address.

Featured Friday Free Membership

Featured Friday is free for all business and those thinking about starting a business. This is a place to learn, test your ideas and have group discussions on business concepts and ideas. Our Friday meetings are always via Zoom at 8am Friday mornings.

In addition, you are invited to participate in our in person meetings, fellowships and parties/events.

Featured Friday Gold Membership.

This year, in 2024, we are introducing a new level of service that will provide tremendous features and benefits.

  1. We provide our Featured Friday Gold Members business mentorship to discuss those ideas and business decisions before you act. This feature alone may save you thousands of dollars. In addition, we are likely to modify your idea to make it much more effective.
  2. Review of your marketing materials and digital content. This can be the difference between success and failure.
  3. Mentorship.
  4. Assistance in presentation and networking pitches. We will work with you until you have it right.
  5. We bring ideas and suggestions to our members to help make them more successful.
  6. Use of SBS Featured Friday memberships in various locations. We have access to meeting spaces for your special meetings and sales presentations. We also help you plan your events.
  7. Use of special catering rates negotiated for SBS Featured Friday for your special events.
  8. Assistance in conflict resolution with employees, partners, and vendors.
  9. Free Attendance at our business seminars.

All this for a low monthly price.

 Hundreds of business owners have benefited greatly from regular attendance and participation in SBS FF.

SBS FF Value

The value of Small Business Samaritans Featured Friday is to provide a mental space & platform for business owners to come together, discuss business issues, fellowship, network and to take on the responsibility to pray and encourage our fellow business associates. In each of our meetings, we think hard about how each business person can be enhanced & helped. We encourage participants to join in on our weekly mission to enhance the lives of others and dedicate ourselves to their business success.

Agenda

  • Opening Prayer & Breakfast (For our Zoom Meetings – Feel free to have your coffee)
  • Teaching/Sharing Moment: Each meeting is about growing and learning business concepts
  • Featured Presentation: SBS Mentorship Program
  • Each attendee share: Networking
  • Announcements 
  • Closing Prayer

Invitation

We encourage participants to invite others to attend and join in on our weekly mission to enhance the lives of others and dedicate ourselves to their business success.

You may use these meetings to invite a potential client or friend to participate and enjoy our meetings. Use this meeting as part of your marketing program. 

SBS FF Attendance is FREE. Memberships are also available which include many more benefits.

We network, share common interests; learn business principles and provide a platform for people to share how God has impacted their lives and businesses.

SBS FF 2024 Theme:

 ‘God Has His Hands On Us’. We Do The Will of the Father. Bring Honor & Glory to Him.

 

 

Business people are called

business professionals praying together

The meetings are denominationally inclusive and politically neutral and geared to business people sharing their faith in Jesus Christ and how that works in the marketplace. You do not have to be a Christian to attend, we just want people to know that we use Christian principles in business discussions. We believe that all business entrepreneurs are called by God to provide goods and services to our community. Businesses are to provide economic support and jobs for people living in the community. You do not have to be a Christian or even believe in God to start and operate a business. God uses all of us in the accomplishment of his purposes.

Many of our meetings feature a personal testimony. Join business owners and managers for our expanded teaching & fellowship events. 

We expect to continue to have Zoom meetings well into 2024 because of the convenience and protection from COVID. We will plan on having in person fellowships and meetings during 2023. These in-person meetings will be announced.

Weekly Prayer

Dear God, there are so many businesses that are sick, not doing well and underperforming. Most people, including prospective customers, look in their direction and keep walking, not giving them a second thought. But I know, Father, that they have been called by you, not simply just to exist, but to live and prosper. Help me father to pour good oil and wine over them, bless them and help them prosper. Amen.

 

 

 

Weekly Scripture

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” – 2 Tim 2:2

 

 

 

Weekly Quote

“Investors are looking for people who can implement ideas, not only come up with them.” – Guy Kawasaki, American marketing specialist      

“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.” -Parker

 

 

 

Weekly Teaching Moment

2024 will be a year of accomplishment. Our theme this year is: ‘God Has His Hands on Us’. We will do the will of the Father. Bring Honor & Glory to Him.’.

‘SBS Mentorship Program’

At Small Business Samaritans, we understand the challenges faced by struggling businesses. Many entrepreneurs pour their hearts and souls into their ventures, only to find themselves grappling with stagnation, underperformance, and uncertainty about their future. It’s a situation that can leave business owners feeling overlooked and discouraged.

But we believe that every business, no matter how dire its current circumstances, has the potential to thrive. Inspired by the parable of the Good Samaritan, we see ourselves as compassionate helpers, ready to extend a helping hand to those in need.

Just as the Samaritan in the parable poured oil and wine over the wounded traveler, we aim to pour our expertise, guidance, and support over struggling businesses. Our mission is to bless them with the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to prosper.

Whether it’s through personalized mentorship, strategic business advice, or access to valuable resources, we’re committed to walking alongside entrepreneurs on their journey to success. We believe that with the right assistance and support, every business can fulfill its calling to not just exist, but to truly live and thrive.

So if you’re a business owner feeling overwhelmed by the challenges you’re facing, know that you’re not alone. Small Business Samaritans is here to walk with you, support you, and help you turn your vision for success into a reality. Let us pour our oil and wine over you, and together, let’s build a brighter future for your business.

 

Small Business Samaritans, Business Consultant, Dacula, GA
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