Obtaining capital is critical to successfully start, grow or expand a small business, and getting approved for business loans is challenging in the current lending climate. This workshop provides step-by-step information on funding opportunities available for business owners & entrepreneurs. You will be guided through the process of pursuing business financing including what to consider before applying for a loan, the factors of evaluation that all lenders use when reviewing your loan requests and tips on how to prepare based on your strengths and weaknesses. Topics include: SBA Loan requirements & application, traditional bank loans, lines of credit, alternative lending programs and non-traditional lending including online funding & lending clubs. The trainer is a banker with expertise in the banking industry including SBA lending-requirements.
