Clark University: Financing a For Profit Business 101

Time and Location:

Wednesday, October 4, 2017
8:45 – 12 noon
Grace Conference Room, Higgins University Center

Workshop Detail

Can I start my business myself, or do I need to hire professionals? What are my options?

Bootstrapping
Micro Lending
Bank Loan requiring equity
Using my 401K
Using my home equity
Hard Lenders
Family Loan
Crowd Funding
Investors
What should I consider and how do I qualify?
This seminar will help you go over the pros and cons of each option and relate it to your personal situation and expected business model and plan. We have gathered a panel of experts to answer your questions.

Panel

Michael Semizoglou — SVP Commercial Lending, Avidia Bank, Westborough, MA
Arthur Martin — Sr. Business Advisor and Technology Specialist, SBDC, Worcester, MA
Sandie Cataldo — Economic Development Mgr., North Central Mass Development Corp., Fitchburg, MA

Sponsored by

Avidia Bank, Commerce Bank & UniBank

Register

Credit card payment accepted with online registration, or a check, made payable to Clark University, may be mailed to:

Clark University SBDC
950 Main Street
Worcester MA
01610-1477

Space is limited. Advanced registration required. Registration fees include materials and coffee/tea service. The Clark SBDC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Registration fees will be returned or credited towards future programs only if the Clark SBDC cancels or reschedules a seminar. Sorry, no refunds will be given to individuals who register but are unable to attend.

Please contact the Clark University SBDC for more information at 508-793-7615 or via Email at sbdc@clarku.edu.