This specialized course is designed to empower small business owners with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex world of loan applications successfully.
Presenter Antonio Barrios, UGA SBDC Business Consultant and former loan officer, will demystify the loan application process and share insight into what lenders look for and how to present your business in the best light.
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This workshop will explore traditional loans, SBA loans, and non-traditional funding sources and guide you through the pros and cons of each. Join us and learn how to master the loan application process.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
This is a Zoom webinar. Upon registration, you will receive your Zoom link via email.
Antonio Barrios boasts over two decades of multifaceted expertise spanning finance, access to capital, and management. His tenure as a Commercial Lender for Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs and an SBA/Commercial Loan Officer underscores his adeptness in facilitating financial solutions for businesses. Antonio's analytical acumen, honed during his tenure at The Central Bank of Venezuela, enhances his strategic insights in financial planning and economic analysis. Armed with a BS in Economics and an MBA from Kennesaw State University, Antonio has facilitated over $125 million in capital assistance for small businesses during his tenure at the SBDC.
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.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center
382 East Broad Street
Athens, GA 30602-5412
P: (706) 542-2762
