Money is the lifeline of any business, and securing financing is a significant factor. Many entrepreneurs find the task daunting and don’t know where to begin. “Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion” on July 26 at SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office includes a panel of participating SBA lenders and microlenders on hand to answer questions and provide information on how to apply for a business loan and the requirements for it.

Discover and Learn:

• Basic requirements and eligibility
• The difference between a conventional loan and an SBA-guaranteed loan
• The five C’s of credit
• Criteria used to evaluate loan proposals

“Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion” is the eleventh in a series of 12 specifically developed with the local entrepreneur in mind. The 12-part series addresses a variety of subjects and connects participants with experts from federal, state, and local business resources.

For more information, contact Veronica Z. Ortega.

About the Series – Organized by the SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office

Introducing the “Let’s Talk Business Series,” a 12-part program connecting entrepreneurs with federal, state, and local small business resources.  Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or want to grow your business, this series presents essential business topics, provides a forum for networking, and promotes success in today’s dynamic business environment.  Participants may attend one, two, six, or all sessions.

Register online.