ATTENDENCE OPTION: HYBRID_In-person or Virtual 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 … Read More
How to Establish & Improve Your Business Credit – 02/19/25
This training session is designed to help business owners seeking to learn how to access lines of credit, grow, and improve their company’s credit. The objectives are to help you understand the value of building business credit, how to build it, and to maintain it. You will also learn what makes up your business credit score, Myths vs. Facts, and … Read More
CBP’s Holiday Mixer Was A Great Hit!
Photo Credit: Photography By Trish Alegre-Smith The 2024 annual Holiday Mixer saw dozens of longtime small business clients of Community Business Partnership, and new ones, coming together to celebrate and end the year on a great note! There were prizes and surprises. Special thanks to our event sponsor – TD Bank, as well as those who gave donation at the … Read More
Introduction to Business Planning – Feb 12
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_Jan 9_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 help you … Read More
Microloans 101: Small Dollar Financing for Your Small Business Needs
Micro-Financing is a key financing strategy to start or grow micro-enterprises. When other financing methods are not working, this could be the option for you. Are you starting a new business? Are you a solopreneur or small business owner needing a loan but cannot qualify through your bank? Do you want to grow your micro-enterprises? Consider taking this training session … Read More
Preparing for Funding_Dec 3
VIRTUAL-ONLY_FREE SESSION 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
Introduction to Business Planning – Jan 7
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
Financial Forecasting for Startup Businesses – Jan 16
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. NOTE: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel … Read More
SBA Washington Area District Director, Mr. Larry Webb, Shared Key Insight Into Working with The Small Business Administration
Small business owners in attendance at CBP’s 1st Friday Networking Breakfast in October, 2024, got the opportunity to hear from Mr. Webb on how they can access the resources offered through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). He took the time to answer their questions as well as hearing about their varied challenges. They enjoyed his candid approach to his … Read More
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