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Getting to the Yes: Preparing Your Business for Financing
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You’re finally ready to start your own business.
Or you’re ready to take your business to the next level.
But are you ready to apply for a loan?
Access to capital is critical to small businesses, whatever stage they may be in. But too often, would-be borrowers come to the table unprepared to present the best case for their financing requests.
Join us at this breakfast workshop to learn how you can get to the ‘Yes!’
We’ll cover:
- Financing options available to small businesses
- What lenders look for
- Matching the right financing program to your needs
- How to prepare for a meeting with a lender
- Issues that will “kill” your deal
Plus, learn how to find and use the best banking services for your specific needs. Make the savvy choice when it comes to payroll, merchant services, credit cards, etc.
Learn from an expert
Erich Peter
Director of Training and Technical Assistance
Erich brings a unique blend of corporate and small business experience to his position at UCEDC. He began his career in the public accounting industry, working with a wide variety of businesses and then went on to hold various management and financial roles in the energy industry.
Having built a solid foundation of business acumen, Erich then took the entrepreneurial plunge as the owner/operator of a printing company. After a successful six-year tenure, Erich sold the business and joined the UCEDC team in his current role.
With his real-world appreciation of the challenges that small business entrepreneurs face, Erich brings the right combination of theory and practice to his training events.
