SCORE: Alternative Funding for Small Businesses: Grants, Crowdfunding and More

Event description

Are traditional business loans or financing options out of reach for you? Securing the capital you need can be one of the biggest hurdles to starting or growing your business. However, there are alternative ways to access funding that can open new opportunities to fund your next step.

In this webinar, we’ll break down alternative and emerging funding options available to small business owners, including crowdfunding, revenue-based financing, SBA programs, pitch competitions and community development grants. You’ll learn how these different sources of capital work, when they may make sense and how to evaluate which opportunities align with your business goals, stage of growth and financial needs.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• How alternative funding options differ from traditional loans and investors
• When crowdfunding or revenue-based financing may make sense
• How SBA programs and community development grants can support business growth
• What to consider before applying for pitch competitions or grants
• How to evaluate which funding opportunities align with your business goals