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September 19By Comments OffRead more...

October WomenRISE: The Importance of Business Credit

Join us for our October WomenRISE and learn The Importance of Business Credit with Kissena Sheets, KLS Funding Group, L.L.C. Understanding business credit is crucial for companies because it helps establish a separate financial identity, enabling them to access funding, build trust with suppliers, and navigate financial challenges independently from personal finances. It also plays a significant role in determining a business’s ability to secure loans, secure favorable terms, and grow successfully. This workshop will provide the fundamental steps in building your business credit. Key takeaways from a business credit presentation might include:        Understanding Business Credit: Explain what business credit is...

August 14By Comments OffRead more...

SBA Certification Matrix & Selling to the Government

The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by 2050, 55 percent of the population will be composed of minorities. This means that our small businesses will be more diverse, and inclusion will be a critical component of business. The federal government and many corporations remain committed to do the right thing through greater diversity and inclusion of suppliers. This workshop explores certifications at the corporate, federal, state, and local government levels. You will also learn how to utilize them to improve your bottom line. Presented by: Nancy N. Alvarez serves as the Head of the 8(a) Business Development Program for the U.S....

August 14By Comments OffRead more...

SBA Money Grab – Funding Your Small Business

With all the different options for funding your business, what's the best one for you? In this Interactive Small Business Administration (SBA) Workshop, Linda Williams will provide an overview of the business funding landscape including loans, grants, equity funding, and where the SBA fits in. This webinar is for anyone considering starting a small business or growing one already in operation. Find out what you don't know about financing your small business. Presenter: Linda Williams serves the Dallas/Fort Worth District Office as an Economic Development Specialist. She joined SBA in 2001 and has also held positions as a loan specialist and...

April 10By Comments OffRead more...

Building Strong Business Credit

The Credit Reporting for a Small Business workshop provides an overview of credit reporting and is designed to help participants to understand how reporting their credit can benefit their business. This workshop will help entrepreneurs: -Understand the full scope of credit reporting and the impact of credit reports on the operation or growth of a small business -Discover strategies for building or improving business credit -Appreciate how personal credit scores impact the ability of a business to get credit Bio: Jennifer Jones is the SBA Relationship Manager, SVP for Independent Financial. With over 27 years of banking experience, 16 of those in Commercial and...

April 10By Comments OffRead more...

SBA Federal HUBZone

Learn how to become a HUB Certified Business.The HUBZone program fuels the growth of small businesses in historically underutilized business zones (HUBZones) by providing certification for preferential access to federal contracts. The federal government has a goal to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to HUBZone-certified small businesses each year. HUBZones provide an opportunity for federal contracting assistance to qualified small business concerns located in historically underutilized business zones. They represent an effort to increase employment opportunities, investment, and economic development in these designated areas. If your small business is located in a designated HUBZone, it may be eligible...

February 15By Comments OffRead more...

March WomenRISE: Basics of Grant Writing

Learn the Basics of Grant Writing with Tracy Irby, Director, Center for Women Entrepreneurs at our March WomenRISE. Grants have historically been for non-profit organizations, but now they are becoming common for small businesses. Providing a complete and thorough proposal will improve your chances to make it to the judge's table. Make sure you don’t waste your time or theirs with a proposal that doesn’t meet the specifications of the grant proposal. In this session, you will learn: Where to find grants for your business Determine if you are eligible for the grant How to write a winning grant proposal When to contact the...

February 7By Comments OffRead more...

How Technology is Innovating (and Improving) Global Financial Markets

Today’s financial markets are deeply dependent on technology to improve their function and enable expanded access to all participants. But why is technology so fundamental to modern markets? In this month’s Austin Forum, Optiver’s Scott Richardson and Luke Wilson will walk us through the role of financial markets in today’s society and how technologies, like machine learning and reprogrammable hardware, make modern financial markets possible.​