Finance & Funding Basics for Entrepreneurs

If  you are an entrepreneur and need a basic understanding of financial statements, or are considering how to fund your business, then this workshop is for you.

Finance & Funding Basics for Entrepreneurs provides an introduction to two very important small business financial topics: funding sources and financial statements.  The workshop will introduce you to the various forms of financing available to small businesses, ranging from friends and family contributions to SBA-guaranteed loans.

Plus, it provides attendees with an overview of the 3 main financial statements: the Profit & Loss statement; the Balance Sheet; the Cash Flow Statement.  These tell the story of your business and are important reference points as you manage your business and present the business to external stakeholders (e.g., bankers, investors).

 

What You Will Learn

•  The pros & cons of various funding options available to small businesses

•  How to think about the financing options for your business

•  The fundamental components of financial statements

•  How financial statements help you understand your business

“Instructors were very knowledgeable.  Important info given.” - Elizabeth F.

Instructor: Pat Hines

Pat Hines had a 40-year career as a commercial banker in a variety of management positions at Wells Fargo, Bank of America and community banks.  As a former chief credit officer and lender, he knows how to listen closely to the needs of startups, as well as businesses of all sizes, and is expert at simplifying and solving financial matters. This has resulted in a long history of helping clients achieve success.

Pat is a current or former Board Member for numerous for-profit and non-profit organizations, including Goodwill industries Southern California, Queenscare and St. Joseph Healthcare Alliance.

Instructor: Steve Wright

Steve Wright is a consultant with over three decades of public and private company experience.  He has served as CFO for six companies, applying his financial expertise in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, telecom, industrial, alternative energy, and environmental waste. In addition, Steve has significant fund raising experience, including debt, venture capital, public equity and the execution of a successful IPO.

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