Loan Readiness with Safe Credit Union

How can the SBDC help if you are turned down for a loan? 
• How does a small business get money? Bank loans— are they impossible? 
• Doing your homework before applying for a loan— who might be able to help 
• you? What is the SBA Loan Guarantee Program—how can SBA help? 
• How does SBA look at my loan request? 
• Are their tips for dealing with lenders? 
• What else can SBA do for my business? 
• Differences in Bank Lending and Alternative Lending, and resources available? 

Financing ABC's - How the SBA (Small Business Administration) and the SBDC (Small Business Development Centers) can assist in financing needs for startup and expanding businesses. 
Why and How Understanding Business Finance is necessary 
Alternative Financing Options - Alternatives to the same old, same old... 
Out-of-the-Box Finance Options 
How You Can Help Yourself when looking for Money to Start or Expand Your Business. 

Eric Grabin, Business Development Officer, SAFE Credit Union 

Eric has worked for SAFE Credit Union for the past 10 years.
He is a regular speaker for and has sat on several lending panels,  including:  Small Business Week, Willow Tree Roots, Global Entrepreneurship Week, Capitol Region SDBC, Sacramento Entrepreneurship Academy, Business Information Center, and Sacramento Pro Advisors Network.
He has a passion for serving the small business community by working with business owners and investors to achieve their immediate and  long term  goals of growing their businesses through lending and cash management needs as well as maintaining their financial well-being.

Thank you to our sponsor, City of Rancho Cordova, for providing space for the workshop and great information on the services they provide small businesses! 

Register Here: https://nc.ecenterdirect.com/events/44151