Get the Loan You Need - 06/06/2019 - C1000 

Who should attend?
Anyone looking for funds to start or grow their business.

Overview 

Ever wonder how to get the financing you need when there are so many options out there? Finding the right lender and loan for your small business can be confusing. This low-cost workshop will help you determine the best types of funding available for your small business, even if it is a start-up.

Hear directly from a range of lenders and learn how you can craft a business plan and prepare information that will get the funds you need to start or grow your business. 

At the end of this workshop, you will have the knowledge to:

• Describe who lends to small businesses and the types of business funding that are available
• Identify when funding can help your business and which type of loan is right for you
• Summarize what lenders look for in your business plan and forecast
• Plan how to pitch your business to potential lenders

Facilitator:  Carolyn Katz
Banker, venture capital investor and consultant specializing in media, tech and communication companies; founder of an ePublishing / eCommerce company. Expert in financing, preparation of pitch and investor materials, strategy and operations, business plans, financial projections and models.

Presenters:

Kevin Wright, KIVA, non-profit organization which provides crowdfunding to support community projects, at lower costs to small businesses, including start-ups. (www.kiva.org)   

Sandra Bojorque, ACCION, offers support and funding to small businesses and entrepreneurs in the form of business loans including startup loans, microloans, and Community Advantage loans along with access to our network of partners for backing and technical assistance. (www.accion.org)  

Kefilatu Tiamiyu, NYBDC, promotes and advances the business prosperity and economic welfare of New York State by providing small business loans. Throughout its 60-year history, NYBDC has provided thousands of small businesses, including start-ups, mature businesses, and minority- and women-owned businesses, with access to loans when they do not meet the requirements for traditional financing. (www.nybdc.com)

Workshop Fees:

Online registration $29. Walk-ins $39.

There is a $10 discount on all Student and SEAP registrations 
(valid ID must be presented at the door; bring SEAP form to workshop).

Please remember:

(1) Monitor your emails for any updates to the date/location/time.

(2) Our workshops are PAPERLESS, so you’ll receive an email the day before the workshop linking you to our handout. You should print it out or load it onto a laptop or tablet for viewing.

(3) Bring your cell phone as you will receive an email with a link to your workshop evaluation form. It will be sent to you toward the end of the workshop so you can complete it effortlessly online before you leave.

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