As the business climate has changed with COVID-19, companies will need to understand how to get back to their operations in a new financial environment. Having capital to grow their business and acquire equipment will be a crucial component to success.

This workshop will offer advice geared to all types of capital and provide the tools necessary for seeking capital, as well as identify the types of funds and resources available from financiers today. We will look at the broad challenges in raising capital at all stages. The attendees will walk away with a game plan for raising money for their business.

What will be covered:

• The types of money available, the types of suppliers of money and how they differ;
• The difference in long term and short term debt and the ROI of your debt;
• How to measure and use financials tools to evaluate your business cost of obtaining capital;
• How to develop your current business plan to raise capital as you grow; and
• How COVID-19 has affected lending.

Barbara Griffith established SCL Equipment Finance, a division of Southern California Leasing Inc. in 1992. Throughout her career, she has originated millions of dollars of funding for businesses in the U.S. This steady growth is attributed to her company’s reputation, strong beliefs in professional work ethics and proven successful customer relationships. As a well-respected industry leader, she has been featured in many online and print trade publications, served as a committee member for several leasing associations and been a highlighted speaker at conferences and tradeshows. She has distinguished herself as a speaker, educator and provider of equipment financing services to companies nationwide and in Canada. She is a firm believer of paying it forward and educating the next generation.

Members: Free • Non-Members: $39