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Business_Basics_Cognito_Forms_and_Website_Banner_17.pngMarch 21: Building Basic Credit

Most businesses will need a loan at some point. Do you have the credit to get financed? Lenders and underwriters use the five C’s of credit to determine if you will get a loan: character, capacity, condition, collateral and capital.

  • Learn the meaning of each of the C’s of business credit.
  • Ensure that each of your five C's are strong enough to get financing.
  • Discover resources that can help your business get financed when you’re ready.

Presented by: Richard Bartos, KBC Consulting

When: 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21
Where: Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation, 501 West St. Germain St., St. Cloud
Cost: Free

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April 11: Invite the Conversation: Earning Through Social Media

If you're not sure what all the fuss is about, or if you're just getting started with social media for your business, this workshop is for you. We'll run through social media basics and explore how businesses are using it to drive serious results.

During this workshop, you will learn ...

  • how to choose the right platforms to engage an audience on social media
  • techniques to brainstorm and develop creative content
  • why developing a long-term social media strategy is important

Presented by: Michelle Henderson, BadCat Digital

When: 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11 
Where: Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation, Large Conference Room, 501 West St. Germain St., St. Cloud
Cost: Free

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June 15: Building Basic Credit

Most businesses will need a loan at some point. Do you have the credit to get financed? Lenders and underwriters use the five C’s of credit to determine if you will get a loan: character, capacity, condition, collateral and capital.

During this workshop, you will learn ...

  • the meaning of each of the C’s
  • how to make sure each of your five C's are strong enough to get financing
  • resources that can help your business get financed when you’re ready.

Presented by: Richard Bartos, KBC Consulting
When: 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 15
Where: St. Mary's of Mount Caramel Parish, 409 Central Ave., Long Prairie, MN 56347
Cost: Free

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Donniel Robinson
Entrepreneurship Programs Officer
drobinson(at)ifound.org