Capital Matters: Key Steps to Financing Your Small Business

Get your small business the help it needs with Capital Matters! Powered by FSC First’s Level Up program, the Capital Matters program provides small business owners with the financial management tools needed to grow. By explaining the application process, how to prepare loan documents, and introducing you to lending partners, FSC First tailors financing solutions to your business toolkit. The first track, “Key Steps to Financing Your Small Business,” kicks off on April 27 and runs every other week through June 8 from 5:00 – 6:30 PM. This program is held virtually. The April 27 session is Step One: Introduction. What is FSC First and the Level Up Program, and how can they help your small business? Hear from FSC First’s CFO, Beverly Everson-Jones, who will introduce you to FSC First and explain the difference between traditional banks and a Community Development Finance Institution. You will learn about the Level Up Program, its partners, and its objectives. Finally, an FSC First loan recipient will share their experience obtaining a loan. This program is designed for Maryland based early-stage and growth-stage companies that already have at least 3 years of financial statements, are generating revenue, and are seeking financing. Prince George’s County business owners are particularly encouraged to participate. Registration for both the full course and single sessions is available. Participants who sign up for the full course can receive a free license to a business plan writing software tool or accounting software, and 3 hours of free consulting with a professional.