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SUMMARY:Are You Capital Ready? Preparing Your Business for Funding
DESCRIPTION:<p></p><p><label>Date:</label> 7/29/2026<br><label>Time:</label> 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)<br><label>Registration Deadline:</label> 7/28/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)<br><label>Fee:</label> No Fee<br>Register <a href="https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/18640" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here</a><br><label>Point of Contact:</label> <a href="mailto:&#100;&#105;&#97;&#110;&#101;&#109;&#99;&#102;&#64;&#117;&#109;&#100;&#46;&#101;&#100;&#117;">Diane McFarland</a><br><br><label>Program Format:</label> Online Meeting (Live)<br><label>Training Topics:</label> Business Financing<br><label>Description:</label><br><div>This session helps business owners understand what lenders look for and how to prepare before applying for capital. Key Learning Outcomes: -The essential financial documents lenders require -How lenders evaluate cash flow, debt service coverage, and credit -The importance of financial organization and accurate bookkeeping -How to create a practical Capital Readiness Checklist -Common reasons funding applications are denied — and how to avoid them Presenter, Sharif J. Small, AFC® S.J.S. Financial Firm, LLC Real Estate Tax Accountant</div></p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p></p><p><label>Date:</label> 7/29/2026<br><label>Time:</label> 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)<br><label>Registration Deadline:</label> 7/28/2026 5:00 PM (EDT)<br><label>Fee:</label> No Fee<br>Register <a href="https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/18640" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here</a><br><label>Point of Contact:</label> <a href="mailto:&#100;&#105;&#97;&#110;&#101;&#109;&#99;&#102;&#64;&#117;&#109;&#100;&#46;&#101;&#100;&#117;">Diane McFarland</a><br><br><label>Program Format:</label> Online Meeting (Live)<br><label>Training Topics:</label> Business Financing<br><label>Description:</label><br><div>This session helps business owners understand what lenders look for and how to prepare before applying for capital. Key Learning Outcomes: -The essential financial documents lenders require -How lenders evaluate cash flow, debt service coverage, and credit -The importance of financial organization and accurate bookkeeping -How to create a practical Capital Readiness Checklist -Common reasons funding applications are denied — and how to avoid them Presenter, Sharif J. Small, AFC® S.J.S. Financial Firm, LLC Real Estate Tax Accountant</div></p>
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