Breaking the Lending Code - Session 1

Need capital to grow your business? Jump start your funding proposal; learn how to access the capital you need and “earn” $1,000! b1 Foundation, b1 Bank, New Corp and SBDC are seeking 20 small, women and minority business owners that are driven to succeed and willing to learn. The four-session webinar

“Breaking the Lending Code” will provide insights on how to prepare your funding proposal and an inside view of the “secrets of lending” - how lending decisions are made.

To be eligible for the $1,000 award:

1. You must be a Small Women Owned Business, Disadvantaged Business Owner, Veteran Owned Business or Minority Owned business owner in the Greater New Orleans area - Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Charles, St. John, St. James Parishes.
2. You must attend and complete all 4 sessions
3. Be eligible for and open an account with b1 Bank
4. The program is limited to the first eligible 20 participants

Breaking the Lending Code Session 1 Preparing a winning business plan - July 19, 2022 – 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Breaking the Lending Code Session 2 Understanding and identifying your best customers – July 21, 2022 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Breaking the Lending Code Session 3 Navigating your financial statements – July 26, 2022 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Breaking the Lending Code Session 4 Requirements to obtain a “yes” to access to capital – July 28, 2022 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm (pre-loan, processing, post loan requirements)