Are You Lender Ready?

This no cost workshop, focuses on preparing small business owners to ask for a small business loan. It is designed to help our entrepreneurs stand out, and will cover everything from business credit, understanding business financials and pitching to a lender. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Topics include:

• Understanding Your Credit: Understand and establish personal and business credit.
• Preparing Your Financials: Equip yourself with hands-on financial analysis skills to help you discuss financial statements with a lender.
• Putting It All Together: Knowing how to pitch your business to a lender is an essential ingredient when requesting funding. Learn how to inform the lender on why they may want you as a customer.
• Insightful Panel Sessions: Hear directly from lending experts about what makes a strong application and how to stand out as an applicant. Participating lenders include U.S. Bank, Bell Bank, Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company (TCM CDC) and WomenVenture. Have your questions answered by industry professionals.

Are You Lender Ready is your opportunity to fund your growth. Don’t wait — register now and let’s get your business lender ready!

Brought to you by the SBA Minnesota District Office, Minnesota SBDC and the City of Bloomington.

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