BSI
Debt Management and Reverse Mortgages 

Wednesday, January 8th, 6 PM - 8 PM

Parkway Central Library, Room 108
1901 Vine Street, 19103

 

Join us for a discussion of community economic development and financial literacy with experts Curtis May, May Financial Solutions 

and Joseph Lanza, Mortgage Network Solutions.

  • Examine ways to manage your debt 
  • Discover the resources available to assist in repairing your credit
  • Explore the various types of available mortgages especially "reverse mortgages"

This program is in partnership with NCBW-PA Chapter.

 

Click here to register or call 215-686-5394 for more information.

 

"The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Pennsylvania Chapter (NCBW-PA)...seeks to enhance the quality of public and private resources for the economic growth and development of disadvantaged women and girls..."

Create a Winning Culinary Brand 2: The Secret to Success  
Wednesday, January 15th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM  
Parkway Central Library, Montgomery Auditorium
1901 Vine Street,
19103
  
  

Learn how one of Philadelphia's leading culinary entrepreneurs built his business. 

 

Munish Narula, Restaurateur, Tiffin Indian Cuisine, formerly worked in hospitality administration as an area manager for a full service chain restaurant. He identified the need to provide fresh, nutritious, reasonably priced Indian food to people which is how Tiffin.com was born.

  • Discuss the resources needed to create a successful restaurant brand
  • Explore the business strategy behind the restaurant's concept
  • Discover how a strong brand creates profitable returns 

 

Moderator:

Jacqueline Jenkins, business advisor from the Wharton Small Business Development Center, has successfully raised early-stage capital and launched her own consulting practice. 

 

Click here to register or call 215-686-5394 for more information.

 

This program is presented in partnership with Wharton Small Business Development Center.

Funding Options and Information for Entrepreneurs

 

Over the years the Business, Science, and Industry Department has brought in experts to help entrepreneurs and small business owners identify and apply for different kinds of funding. This month we will highlight some avenues for funding and provide information sources for each. 

 

Bootstrapping
To bootstrap a business simply means to do so without financial assistance from outsiders and spend as little capital as possible while doing so. 
 

"Bootstrapping Your  Business" -Greg Gianforte with Marcus Gibson

"How to 'Bootstrap' Your Business" -Karen E. Klein 

"Raising Money in Tough Times" -Andrew J. Sherman  

 

Asset Based Loans  

As the title suggests, this type of loans are based on assets that can be used as collateral. Your future revenue may be on the line when you choose an asset based loan. 

 

"Get Financing Now" -Charles H. Green

"The Ins and Outs of Asset-Based Loans

 

Government Grants 

Truthfully, there is not much information available on government grants because there are a lot of hoops to jump through to qualify for a government grant. Many sources refer small business owners to SBA loans and/or to asset based loans.

 

"Government Grants for Small Business-Think You Qualify?" -Caron Beesely 

 

Venture Capital  

Venture capitalists tend to invest in companies with high-growth potential and often require high equity interest  in return. Thus, venture capital can be tricky and hard to come by. There is a lot of information online.

 

"The Entrepreneurial Bible to Venture Capital" -Andrew Romans 

"Pratt's Guide to Private Equity and Venture Capital Sources

"Venture Capital

 

SBA Loans

The Small Business Administration offers a wealth of information for small business owners. It is recommended that small business owners take advantage their offerings including loans, loan guarantees, counseling, contracts, and assistance. 

 

"The SBA Loan Book" -Charles H. Green

"SBA Loans

SBA Website Homepage (A great place to start!)

 

For more informative sources, contact the Business, Science and Industry Department!

 

215-686-5394

erefbsi@freelibrary.org

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