Plenty of business funding options are available -- as long as you take the right steps!

Whether you are starting a business or getting ready to expand, you may find yourself in a situation where you need business funding. The old days of going to your local bank and getting a signature loan may be over, but there are still plenty of funding options available.

At this workshop we will cover:

• the steps to acquire business financing,
• what small business lenders look for in an optimal loan package,
• the question whether you need a business plan,
• additional funding methods and sources, such as non-bank lenders, equity investors, and crowdfunding, and
• the advantages and draw backs of various options so that you can make a more informed decision about what is right for you and your business.

Cost:  $29.95

Presenter Stephanie Skaggs has spent over 20 years as an entrepreneur, health and safety professional, business consultant, financing specialist, and real estate investor. She has started and operated 12 companies either by herself or with partners. Stephanie was the president of Asset Financing Group, Inc., which specialized in small business financing and commercial mortgages. Her expertise focuses on creative funding strategies for small businesses and real estate. Stephanie is a certified SCORE mentor.

SCORE Albuquerque helps small businesses grow from start-up through maturity by providing lifelong learning opportunities for business owners.  Clients develop their own path to small business success by accessing one-on-one mentoring, workshops, Q&A sessions, Business Owners Councils, and a national network of resources -- all at no- or low-cost.  Our team of experienced entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate executives and managers are trained, certified mentors who help clients gain clarity to take the next step. SCORE is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. In New Mexico, SCORE also has chapters in Santa Fe and Las Cruces.