Unlocking Capital: An Owner's Guide to Funding a Small Business

Date and time

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Location

Cunningham Center
3100 Gentian Blvd.
Columbus, GA 31907

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Organizer

Brandy Offenback
boffenback@georigasbdc.org
706-569-2651

Host organization

UGA Small Business Development Center

Type of event

Resource Partner event

Event description

Are you ready to turn the key and unlock the capital your small business needs to thrive?

This 2-hour workshop is designed specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to understand and access various funding options.

The course will discuss the ins and outs of the different types of capital, including SBA-guaranteed loans, traditional bank loans, non-traditional funding sources, equity, and little-known specialty lending programs, and weigh the pros and cons of each.

The course will also highlight the financial management strategies that help owners think like a lender and ensure their business is lender-ready.

LEARN HOW TO:

  • Evaluate the various types of financing available for small businesses
  • Determine the advantages and disadvantages of the different forms of capital as it relates to your business
  • Implement financial management best practices
  • Create the BIG three financial statements and analyze them from a lender’s perspective
  • Become familiar with Georgia’s State Small Business Credit Initiative lending programs

Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $0
Location: Cunningham Conference Center, 3100 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907
Register online at: https://ugasbdc.training/columbus/0649-041

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