This workshop discusses traditional and no-traditional financing options to finance a start-up or growing business. Presenter Antonio Barrios of the UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University explains different financing options, such as bank loans, SBA guaranteed loans, non-bank lenders, private investors and the myths and realities of grant funding, and how to pick the right financing options.

This is a hybrid class. You will have the opportunity to select whether you plan to attend in-person at the Kennesaw Campus or by zoom with the webinar link provided. 

Course Outline

• Steps to get a business loan
• Financing Options
  • bank loans
  • SBA guaranteed loans
  • non-bank lenders
  • private investor
• The myths and realities of grant funding
• Picking the right financing options
• Importance of a Business Plan
• How to professionally present your proposal.

• Business loan process
• Financing options
• Developing financial needs and projections
• Presenting a funding proposal