SMALL BUSINESS CERTIFICATION
The laser-focused approach of the Small Business Certification program was developed with the input of SBA/SBDC Advisors, SCORE Mentors, Top Business College Professors, and Business Bankers to properly prepare pre-launch and early stage entrepreneurs for a successful capital raise.
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NOTE: There is a $396 fee Required to participate in the Small Business Certification program. Please, complete the form below to make the payment.
THE CAPITAL BRIDGE
If you don't build your dream, someone else will hire you to help build theirs.
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Our Small Business Certification creates the foundation to launch small businesses into profitability as life is too short to be working for someone else's dream. In just four weeks, we'll assist you in improving your access to capital through a hands-on, results-oriented process. This grant-subsidized economic empowerment program is exactly what most entrepreneurs need. This is brought to you and made possible by our amazing non-profit organization partners, Institute for Improved Minority Financial Literacy (IIMFL).
Build BUSINESS CREDIT
PROTECT & GROW Wealth
BUSINESS PLAN Package
Access To CAPITAL
GET PREPARED FOR A CAPITAL RAISE
In Just Four (4) Weeks of Completing Our Small Business Certification Program
Our Small Business Certification assists entrepreneurs reach their potential through a simple four week process. Each week, an assigned Financial Literacy Educator will teach (in-person or on-line) the Educational Topic of the week and assist you in implementing what you've learned.
Incorporating award-winning curriculum developed by the FDIC and promoted by the SBA, our non-profit partner was exclusively selected to administer this four week program that incorporates weekly lessons that are essential topics needed for accessing capital and then assistance applying that new knowledge to your business.
FOUR WEEK PROCESS DESCRIBED BELOW
WEEK ONE: BUSINESS PLANNING
Small Business Certification Module 1
Implementation Step: Create a lender-compliant business plan with financial projections using an easy-to-use, state-of-the-art, cloud-based platform.
WEEK TWO: BUSINESS CREDIT
Small Business Certification Module 2
Implementation Step: Develop an optimized Personal Financial Statement and credit profiles for optimization (including the creation of a strong business credit profile, i.e. Dun & Bradstreet PAYDEX score allowing the business to access credit under the EIN versus SSN of the owner(s)).
WEEK THREE: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Small Business Certification Module 3
Implementation Step: Complete a Financial Needs Analysis and establish a long-term financial plan.
WEEK FOUR: BANKING & MONEY
Small Business Certification Module 4
Implementation Step: Finalize your lender-compliant loan package and create a "Capital Match" to identify the best source(s) of capital based upon each participant's unique circumstances. Examples of available capital include affordable SBA loans, investment capital (money that doesn't have to be paid back like loans do), the Opportunity Fund, numerous specialized loan programs (some detailed in this lesson) and hundreds of other options.
THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES
Every Participant is Rewarded at the End of the 30-Day Program
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A Certificate of Completion acknowledging their diligence and new knowledge.
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A Lender/Investor-Compliant Business Plan* package for both internal use and, if desired, to access funding.
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Improved Knowledge and Access to Capital resulting in a more profitable and better positioned business, i.e. stronger Dun & Bradstreet PAYDEX score, improved bank rating, funding needed to start/grow a business, etc.
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An optimized Personal Financial Statement (PFS).
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Improved Business Credit Profile, i.e., improved Dun & Bradstreet PAYDEX score.
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A Financial Needs Analysis (FNA) and corresponding financial plan.
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A lender/investor-compliant set of interim financial statements including Income Statement (Profit/Loss), Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows.
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A "Capital Match" identifying the best source(s) of capital based upon the participant's unique circumstances. With a lender-compliant loan package and the Capital Match, ideally, you’ll be ready to go to funding!
YOUR BUSINESS PLAN
Get a Glimpse of What Will Be Included in Your Plan
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Business plan includes a one page "pitch sheet", executive summary, opportunity description (problem, solution, target market, competitive analysis), execution plan (marketing plan, sales plan, operations plan, key milestones), company information (ownership team, management bios, advisors), financial plan (key assumptions, revenue, expenses, profitability, use of funds, source of funds), financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement), industry specific benchmarking, etc. We can also link your accounting software, like QuickBooks, to create and maintain a virtual dashboard as an on-going management tool.
JOIN THE SBC PROGRAM TODAY!
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