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

Event description

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

This course 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.

Participants will learn how to:

• Evaluate different financing options available to small businesses
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of various types of capital
• Implement financial management best practices
• Develop and analyze the “big three” financial statements from a lender’s perspective
• Explore Georgia’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) lending programs