Small Business Financing:

Lending Basics and Steps to Improve Your Credit Standing

DATE: Thursday, April 4, 2024
TIME: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
LOCATION: A.W. Todd Centre (201 S Washington Avenue, Russellville, AL 35653
FEE: No charge to attend!
*Walk-ins are welcome but advance registration is preferred (register here: Lunch & Learn: Lending Basics and Steps to Improve Your Credit Standing (ecenterdirect.com))

Obtaining capital to start a business can be a daunting task. This program will outline the fundamentals of small business financing and how to access small business capital for your small business needs. Additionally, the session will provide you with tools to review and improve your credit standing—which can be critical in any attempt to obtain small business financing.
Presented by the Alabama Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network – in partnership with the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce and the Franklin County Economic Development Authority – Small Business Financing: Lending Basics and Steps to Improve Your Credit Standing will cover the basics of obtaining financing for your startup or existing business. The program will be led by
experienced Alabama SBDC business advisors who have practical experience and are committed to helping you in your small business efforts.

Some of the information presented in the 90-minute program includes:
– Sources of Lending
– Lender Requirements
– Document Requirements
– The Importance of Your Credit Score
– How to Read Your Credit Report and Improve Your Credit Standing

Small Business Financing: Lending Basics and Steps to Improve Your Credit Standing will be presented from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm, Thursday, April 4th, at the A. W. Todd Centre in Russellville. Lunch will be provided.