Training Session offered by: Date:Â Wednesday, March 13th Time: 12 noon – 1:00 pm ET What should one think about when starting a business versus starting a franchise? What does it take to be a successful franchise owner in the DC Metro area? Whether you are interested in franchising as a full-time business or semi-absentee investor, learn what to look … Read More
Preparing for Funding – Mar 12
ATTENDENCE: VIRTUAL_ONLINE 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 … Read More
Options for Funding Your Business – Mar 11
FINANCING CHALLENGES? 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 … Read More
Preparing for Funding – Feb 14
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