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Funding can feel confusing or out of reach, but understanding your options is a powerful step toward growth. Show Me the Money! is designed to help entrepreneurs explore a variety of funding sources and make informed decisions about financing their business.
This class covers both traditional and alternative funding options, including bank loans, SBA loans, micro-loans, crowdfunding, investors, and grants. You’ll learn how each option works, when it might be a good fit, and what to consider before moving forward.
A key part of the session focuses on the 5 C’s of bank lending, giving you insight into how lenders evaluate loan applications. You’ll also explore how owner investment, credit cards, and other creative funding approaches can support your business when used thoughtfully.
Rather than pushing one solution, this class helps you think strategically about funding—how much you need, why you need it, and how it aligns with your business goals. You’ll leave with greater confidence, a clearer funding roadmap, and practical tools to help you pursue the right financial support for your business.
Scholarships may be available, apply here!
Every business has value—but do you know what actually drives it? Through the Missouri Small Business Development Center, business owners gain access to the confidential Value Builder Assessment, a powerful tool that shows how valuable your business is today and how to increase that value over time.
In this 3-part series, you’ll validate your idea through customer discovery and ensure your business concept solves real problems for real, paying customers before investing a lot of time and money.
Starting a business is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. StartSmart: Your Business Foundations is a hands-on, interactive course designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs build a strong foundation.
Your tech start-up breakthrough could be closer than you think. Contact us to discover how SBDC can help you find your focus and make your business a reality.
