Built to Last: How to Grow Your Business Before You Can Afford a Team

You didn’t start your business to feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, or unsure of what to do next.

But when you’re running everything by yourself—operations, marketing, bookkeeping, all of it—it’s easy to feel like you’re always behind.

This Built to Last workshop is designed for the business owner who’s building without a team, but still wants real growth, real clarity, and real structure.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re “winging it,” or you know your business needs more organization—but you’re not sure where to start—this session will give you the tools, guidance, and confidence to move forward.

We’re breaking down the three areas solo entrepreneurs struggle with the most:

1. Your systems
2. Your visibility
3. Your financial readiness

You’ll learn how to operate like a business that’s growing, even if you’re currently a one-person team.

1. Systems, Automation, and Back-Office Setup

Presented by Saminity

Learn the simple business structure you need to keep things flowing—even when you’re the only one doing the work. We’ll walk through foundational systems, basic automation you can actually use, and the back-office setup every small business needs in place before hiring.

2. Building a Social Media Presence and Marketing Strategy

You don’t need a full team to show up online. You just need clarity.

You’ll learn how to build a social media presence that attracts clients, tells your business story well, and supports your growth—without spending hours creating content.

3. Funding, Banking, and Preparing Your Credit

Presented by Fifth Third Bank

Lenders aren’t a mystery—they follow patterns. You’ll learn what those patterns are.

We’ll cover what lenders actually look for, how to prepare your business credit, and how to position yourself for future capital so you're not scrambling when opportunity shows up.

• You’re doing everything yourself and want a business that feels more organized
• You know you need systems, but don’t know where to start
• You want to build your social media presence without hiring a team
• You’ve been denied funding before and want to prepare differently
• You’re tired of operating in survival mode and want clarity
• You’re serious about building a business that lasts—not one that drains you

You don’t need a team, a big budget, or years of experience to be here.

You just need to be ready to build smarter, not harder.

• A clearer understanding of how to run your business without burning out
• Practical systems you can implement this week
• A simple social media strategy built for solo entrepreneurs
• Insight into what lenders want and how to prepare for funding
• Tools from Fifth Third Bank to support your growth
• Light bites, refreshments, and new business connections
• A downloadable guide with action steps you can use immediately

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026

Time: 6PM - 8PM

Location: Fifth Third Bank Gainesville 2101 Limestone Ridge Gainesville,GA 30501

Ticket Price: FREE

Saminity

Helping entrepreneurs build sustainable operations and structure so they can run a real business—even before they have a team.

Social Media & Marketing Speaker

Teaching simple strategies that help small business owners show up consistently and authentically.

Fifth Third Bank

Providing clarity, tools, and funding education specifically for growing small businesses.

Contact: Jasmine
Instagram: @scalewithjasmine
Website: www.saminity.com