Think Like a Banker: The 5-Step Blueprint to Getting Your Business Funded

About this event

What if you knew exactly what a banker looks for before you applied for financing?

Whether you’re starting a business or preparing for your next stage of growth, this five-part workshop series will help you understand how lenders evaluate your business and what you can do today to improve your chances of securing financing.

Who Should Attend

• Entrepreneurs considering starting a business

• New business owners

• Existing businesses preparing to seek financing

• Business owners wanting to better understand their financial statements

What You’ll Gain

• Learn how bankers evaluate loan applications

• Understand the financial statements lenders rely on

• Build confidence in discussing your business finances

• Prepare a stronger loan package

• Position your business for funding success

What type of loan do you need, and where can you find it? Picking an informed and helpful banker will help you more effectively and longer than just picking a bank. It is worth the effort!

The North Texas Small Business Development Center Network is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Dallas College. The North Texas SBDC is an Accredited Member of the Association of Small Business Development Centers. SBDCs are supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. The SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions or services of any external parties or services. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals. This training event is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and Executive Order 14218 ‘Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders’ (February 19, 2025).

From North Texas SBDC