SCORE:Learn About Business Lending For New And Existing Small Businesses

This Workshop will provide an overview of financing basics for small businesses. In addition to sharing the do's and don'ts for small business financing, we will review the processes of getting ready and qualifying for a business loan, whether you are a startup business, or an existing business. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the common elements of a loan package , and why these elements are important when you are trying to finance your business. Some specific things we will review at this Workshop are:

Information Banks look for from Businesses Applying For A Loan

What Financial Information is needed and why

How Personal Credit Affects Your Ability To Borrow Money

How to prepare for the Lending Process

The facilitator for this Event is Jennifer Petit who is a the Vice President of the Wheaton Bank & Trust which is part of the Wintrust Community Bank Group . Jennifer has been in the Banking Business for over 24 years . Jennifer is passionate about helping to educate people in Communities about how banks make their lending decisions. Jennifer is a mother of four, and a grandmother of four.