0649-017 CSU Unlocking Capital: An Owner’s Guide to Funding a Small Business

Unlocking Capital: An Owner’s Guide to Funding a Small Business

DATE
Tuesday, May 20th
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.

Starts in 3 months!

LEARN HOW TO:

  • 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

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cost: $0.00
Arbor Hall Innovation Center at CSU
5823 Trammell Road
Morrow, GA
30260

PROGRAM PARTNERS

PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS

Angelika Ozier

Angelika Ozier is a Business Advisor for the UGA SBDC serving the University of West Georgia and Clayton State University regions. With nearly 20 years' expertise in academic and financial advisement, budgeting, and commercial banking, Angelika excels in client development, business services, and commercial loan documentation. Her University of West Georgia background includes diverse roles in academic advisement and budget management. Angelika earned her Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of West Georgia in 2007.

Hosting Center: UGA Small Business Development Center at Clayton State University
A Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All programs of the UGA SBDC 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. Contact Shelby Carl at [email protected] or 706-650-5655