Events › U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Presents: Financial Literacy for Small Business Owners

Whether you are a new business owner, are thinking about starting a small business, or have an existing one you’d like to improve, join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and its resource partners for this session which will cover: 

• The importance of managing your personal finances, including improving your credit score. This matters especially if you are looking to secure financing for your business.
• Financial terminology and an overview of the financial documents necessary for a successful business.
• Understanding your business cash flow and why you need to know your numbers.
• Counseling and funding resources available through the SBA
• Where/how to apply for small business loans
  

Peggy Rayson has been with the Small Business Administration for five years. She currently serves as an Outreach & Marketing Specialist, working to get the word out about SBA’s Mission, and previously worked as a Loan Specialist for SBA’s Loan Servicing Center in Fresno, CA, where she focused on responding to Congressional and FOIA inquiries, and assisting victims of ID theft. Peggy has a passion for coaching and assisting small business owners as she owned her own small business for 20 years, before joining the SBA.

Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.