Parking
There is a parking structure adjacent to the New York Life building on Monterey Road - $5 per hour.
Alternate parking lot located on Arden Ave (east of Central Ave) - flat rate of $5 all day.
SCORE does not validate.
Payment
Register and pay online to reserve your seat - $25
Contact
Christopher WinterSCORE Los Angeles
818-552-3206
office.0009@scorevolunteer.org
What Does It Take To Get a Small Business Loan
Many small business owners and entrepreneurs at some point in time look to borrow money to fund or expand their business operations. And when they do they face rejection and much confusion as to what qualifies them for a loan or where to go to seek financing.
This workshop is designed to explain the facts and dispel the fiction of responsible financing and securing business loans for startups as well as seasoned entrepreneurs. Our three guest speakers will cover with clarity and transparency what is required for various loans from $2,500 to $5,000,000.
What You Will Learn
- The difference between a traditional bank loan and alternative funding
- How start-up business can secure financing
- What do investor look for when evaluating a loan
- How do I find an investor
- What type of businesses do investors prefer
- How your personal credit influences your eligablity
- and more...
Work Shop Moderator: Paul Vitello - Score Volunteer Mentor since 2017
As a small business owner for more than 30 years, Paul has a passion for coaching and mentoring entrepreneurs in areas of strategic growth, workflow optimization, cash flow management, employee/vendor relations, client service, and sales & marketing. Having started a creative service business in 1983 with an inherited entrepreneurial drive, sweat equity, and a mentor that provided an opportunity, he developed a film and television post-production company that grew to generate more than 2.5 million in annual sales.
Guest Speaker: Israel Nery, J.D.
Israel is the Assistant District Director of the US Small Business Administration, who deals with Lender Relations and International Trade. As SCORE is the non-profit resource partner to the SBA, we rely on Israel to provide our mentors with the most up-to-date information on small business financing from $5,000 to $5,000,000.
Guest Speaker: Anna Marie Cruz
Anna Maria is a loan officer for CDC Small Business Finance, a nonprofit with a passion for helping Main St. small businesses grow and create jobs. They offer a variety of low-interest financing from $20,000 to $250,000 that fit the needs of small businesses no matter where they are in the growth cycle.
Guest Speaker: Lindsay Kuck
Lindsay is a loan consultant with the award-winning and innovative, Opportunity Fund that through their community of donors and investors help to fund small businesses and build vibrant neighborhoods. Since 1994, their team has provided fast, affordable and easy financing from $2,500 to $250,000 to help thousands of families earn, save and invest in their own futures.