Almost all businesses require an infusion of money at some time to start, maintain, or grow. This workshop describes various funding sources and specific criteria used to evaluate funding requests. A SCORE mentor will explain the process for SBA guaranteed loans, as well as talk about local organizations that provide loans to start-ups and exisiting businesses. Also get tips on crowd-funding, friends and family loans and equity investments from Angel Investors and when Venture Capitalists come in.
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It's frustrating to go from one bank to another and not get the answers you need. This workshop will explain your options and help you to get that loan!
Michael Sedloff helps start-up and existing businesses turn good ideas into great profitable performance. He built Southland Equities from a one-person local start-up into a highly profitable business. After 23 years, he sold it to a national bank which was and still is the largest originator of home loans in the U.S. Michael draws from his experience in planning, strategizing, selling, managing, hiring and training employees, negotiating leases, complying with regulatory requirements and finding financing to help clients be successful.
Paul Sipe has over thirty years in the commercial banking business. He organized and started two locally owned banks in the east San Diego County. He also has a diverse background in commercial, industrial, and residential real estate, including sales, leasing, and financing. He has his own consulting business, specializing in construction financing, mergers and acquisitions, long-term leasing, and turn-around evaluations. He served as a NASD arbitrator for over twelve years and has an above average knowledge of the securities business.