0663-001 BRU Unlocking Capital: An Owner’s Guide to Funding a Small Business
Unlocking Capital: An Owner’s Guide to Funding a Small Business
DATE Thursday, May 8th
COST $ 0.00
FORMAT In Person
TOPIC Access to Capital
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
Are you ready to turn the key and unlock the capital your small business needs to thrive?
This course is designed specifically for small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking to understand and access various funding options. The course will discuss the ins and outs of the different types of capital, including SBA-guaranteed loans, traditional bank loans, non-traditional funding sources, equity, and little-known specialty lending programs, and weigh the pros and cons of each. The course will also highlight the financial management strategies that help owners think like a lender and ensure their business is lender ready.
Evaluate the various types of financing available for small businesses
Determine the advantages and disadvantages of the different forms of capital as it relates to your business
Implement financial management best practices
Create the BIG three financial statements and analyze them from a lender’s perspective
Become familiar with Georgia’s State Small Business Credit Initiative lending programs
PROGRAM DETAILS
Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $0.00
Lucas Center for Entreprenuership Downtown
209 Gloucester Street
Brunswick, GA
31520
PROGRAM PARTNERS
PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS
Liz Overstreet
Liz Overstreet is a Business Advisor serving three offices in the Southern Coastal Region: the UGA SBDC in Savannah, the UGA SBDC in Brunswick and the UGA SBDC at Georgia Southern University. She specializes in assisting clients gain access to capital through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program, and she also provides technical assistance in legally establishing a business, establishing accounting systems, creating financial projections, and applying for business loans or funding. Liz has a BBA from the University of Georgia, and she earned her MBA from Georgia Southern University.
The UGA Small Business Development Center is a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia. This program is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is supported by federal taxpayer funds. Our federal funding disclosure can be found at www.georgiasbdc.org.
By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations. All programs are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center in Brunswick
Contact Keisha Hurley at brunswick@georgiasbdc.org or call 912-264-7343
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