Great Networking Opportunity! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Friday, June 6, 2025 8:00am – 9:30am ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, 6/5/2025 at 3pm We look forward to having you join us at our upcoming First Friday Networking Breakfast! Dress Code: Business Casual ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DONATE TO CBP We need your help to support even more small business owners! DONATE HERE Co-Sponsor(s): CBP’s Business Finance … Read More
Grants vs. Loans – What’s Right for You?_Jun 18
Not all funding is created equal. Do you know which option best fits your business needs? This training is designed to help startups, solopreneurs, and small business owners understand the key differences between grants and loans—and how to determine which is right for your business stage and goals. In this session, you’ll learn: The pros and cons of business grants … Read More
Microloans 101: Small Dollar Financing for Your Small Business Needs
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE ONLY Micro-Financing is a powerful and practical tool to help launch or grow your micro-enterprise. When traditional financing methods like bank loans aren’t accessible, microloans can offer the capital you need to move forward. Whether you’re starting a new business, operating as a solopreneur, or running a small business that doesn’t qualify for conventional funding, this training will … Read More
Preparing for Funding – May 21
HYBRID ATTENDANCE Have you ever applied for a loan and been denied because you were not prepared? Would you like to apply for a loan but have no clear idea what documentation is needed or why they’re important to the financing process? Do you need to prepare a loan package and need guidance in preparing it? This training session will … Read More
Options for Funding Your Business – Jun 18
Do you need financing to start up or expand your small business? Do you need to understand what financing solutions could work for you and your business? Have you been denied access to capital and don’t understand why? If so, this financing session is for you. Learn how to qualify for and access traditional financing from banks, Microloan programs, SBA … Read More
Introduction to Business Planning – Jun 3
VIRTUAL-ONLY _ FREE SESSION Writing a business plan can be a daunting process. Understanding the key components of what makes up a business plan and how to use it is essential to startup and small business success. This training session is designed to give you an overview of the make-up of a plan you can use. It will help you … Read More
Preparing for Funding – April 22
VIRTUAL ONLY Have you ever applied for a loan and been denied because you were not prepared? Would you like to apply for a loan but have no clear idea what documentation is needed or why they’re important to the financing process? Do you need to prepare a loan package and need guidance in preparing it? This training session will … Read More
WEBINAR – Registering Your Business in VA & DC | May 20
Registering Your Business Webinar led by an Attorney – Registering Your Business in VA & DC walks you through steps that are needed and outlines processes of becoming a legal business entity. This workshop guides you through legal entity forms, and federal, state and local registrations as our instructor explains the benefits and drawbacks of choosing from the various entity structures and … Read More
Financial Forecasting for Startup Businesses – Apr 29
VIRTUAL-ONLY SESSION This class is focused on helping startups understand how to forecast their revenue, expenses, and expected financial outcomes. The session includes how to forecast growth in a business planning model, how to develop financials numbers that make sense when applying for a loan, and what to expect as one grows a business. Â NOTE: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel … Read More
Introduction to Business Planning – May 5
VIRTUAL-ONLY _ FREE SESSION Writing a business plan can be a daunting process. Understanding the key components of what makes up a business plan and how to use it is essential to startup and small business success. This training session is designed to give you an overview of the make-up of a plan you can use. It will help you … Read More