The CDFI Fund offers training in capacity building for CDFIs, including training and technical assistance that is specific to Native CDFIs.
Lender Match is a free online referral tool, created by SBA.gov, that connects small businesses with participating SBA-approved lenders.
STTR is a program of SBIR, funded by SBA, to promote research, development, and innovation and to promote public-private sector partnerships, including small businesses.
SBIR is the Small Business Innovation Research program, funded by SBA. Its goal is to encourage and fund research that has potential for commercialization.
Information on SBICs from SBA.gov, including how to start and manage one and other resources.
SBA resources on different sources of startup funding available and how to determine how much startup funding you’ll need.
An SBA primer on identifying and calculating startup costs for different kinds of new businesses.
SBA uses the information required by this Form 413 as one of a number of data sources in analyzing the repayment ability and creditworthiness of an application for an SBA guaranteed 7(a) or 504 loan or a guaranteed surety.
A description of the CDFI Fund’s Native Initiatives program. The CDFI Fund is a government program designed to provide capital and financial services in Native communities.
Detailed presentation from business advisor Brian Tracy on the most common ways that business owners gain financing for starting a new business.
An article describing the business purpose of a personal financial statement (they are used in qualifying for business loans, for starters) and how to create one.
The actions to take to start your business, broken down into easy-to-understand steps.
Use your own financial information to fill out a simple personal financial statement. Also in the Pre-Training Materials packet.