Workshop: Ready, Set -- But how do I fund my Business Start-Up? 

Ready, Set -- But How do I fund my Business Start-Up:  This Northwest Indiana SCORE workshop is designed for current and prospective business owners, especially those looking to fund a business expansion or a new business venture.  This one-hour information-packed workshop will focus on the essentials and methods of qualifying for business financing.

Among the topics to be covered are:

• Possible sources of business funding
• What lenders look for in a loan applicant (the “Five C’s of Credit”)
• What a credit score is and why it matters
• What’s included in a loan application, including the importance of a Business Plan and cash flow projections and assumptions, AND
• Avoiding predatory lending practices

This workshop will be held on March 28th, 2018 at 9:00 am at the Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce.  There is no charge for this workshop and attendees will receive a copy of the slide presentation. Coffee will be served. Limited seating is available and registrations are required.  To register, click on the link below.

There will be an optional and informal networking session starting at 10:00 am after the presentation concludes.  Here you can ask questions specific to your business and brainstorm ideas with the speakers and other attendees.