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Urban League of Louisiana Small and Emerging Business Development Program Roundtables

The Small and Emerging Business Development (SEBD) Roundtables, based on a shared value for peer-to-peer learning, seek to help members grow in their business and personal capabilities through monthly roundtable meetings that adhere to PeerSpectives protocols and engage every member fully. The purpose the SEBD Roundtables is to: -To develop the roundtable members’ abilities to make excellent decisions in the areas of their business and personal lives. -To develop roundtable members’ abilities to make progress in the areas of their lives that lead to exceptional growth—both personally and professionally. Our roundtable will use the language protocol as follows: -Speak from experience rather than give advice -Ask clarifying questions—no interrogation or “telling” others what to do -During experience share, speak from experience The program includes a commitment of 10 roundtable meetings between August 2021 and June 2022. 15-18 SEBD certified businesses will be accepted into the program. Sessions will take place online on Wednesdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Sessions will be held on the following dates: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Wednesday, June […]

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Becoming Bankable Series: Preparing to Access Capital

Session 1: Understanding and Improving Your Personal Financial Position | Tuesday, July 13 | 12:30p-2:30p During this workshop, participants will learn what it means to become bankable and how the personal finances of the entrepreneur are connected to the business. This session includes a deep dive into the components of a personal financial statement and why it is such a critical part of the funding package for small businesses. Attendees will also examine the debt to income ratio versus the debt service coverage, as well as, one’s personal credit score versus the business’ credit score. This interactive session will also allow participants to begin the process of developing their own personal and business budgets to form the foundation of their financial statements. Register for Session 1 here Session 2: Examining Your Business' Financial State and Needs for Growth | Wednesday, July 14 | 12:30p-2:30p During this session, participants gain insights into how to get their business finances in order including ensuring that your balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows are accurate. Attendees will receive tips on accounting systems, banking, equity needs and other important aspects of becoming bankable. Participants will also learn how to examine the financial […]