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Lunchtime Lesson: Free Resources & Financing Options for Small Businesses
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There may be no such thing as a free lunch (so you better bring yours to this event), but there are a lot of free resources out there for new and small businesses and startups. Take the time to network with fellow business owners and learn about the following:
- Free support programs and resources
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- Traditional and government-backed 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
- Identify issues that “kill” your deal
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about resources and financing that can grow your business at this FREE workshop.
Learn from an expert
Beth Filla
Training and Technical Assistance Officer
Beth brings a rich background of education, entrepreneurship, and outreach to her role on UCEDC’s training and technical assistance team. A small business owner herself, she was most recently the co-founder and director of an award-winning yoga studio in Collingswood (and UCEDC microloan client!). Prior to that, she spent five years as a high school English teacher and 10 years as a community educator at Philadephia-based nonprofit organizations. And don’t forget her stint as a member of The Trolleyvox, an indie pop group that recorded five albums (find them on iTunes!)
Beth’s eclectic experience serves her clients well – she understands the challenges of running a small business having done it herself. She brings a creative approach to problem-solving and opportunity-finding thanks to her artistic talents. And as a long-time educator, Beth excels at delivering engaging and practical business content for start-up and experienced owners alike.