Money Smart: Strong Business Credit

Event description

Join the West Virginia District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the series Money Smart for Small Business. This series provides a practical introduction to starting and managing a business that is ideal for both aspiring and established entrepreneurs. The series was developed jointly by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FIDC) and the SBA. Each virtual session comes with a practical workbook guide.  Sessions are Wednesdays at 11:30 am beginning March 18, 2026, through May 27, 2026.  Register for the sessions that fit your schedule and needs. These sessions will not be recorded. 

Build powerful business credit! Learn secrets to improving your scores, understanding reports, and unlocking new funding opportunities.

Maintaining strong personal and business credit is vital for small business owners. Participants will learn how lenders use both personal and business credit histories to determine creditworthiness and support business growth.

This training is divided into five sections:

• The link between strong credit history and overall business success.
• The details of personal and business credit reports and scores, offering best practices for building and improving credit.
• How creditors use these reports to assess loan applications and contract opportunities