Capital 101 Workshop with Epicenter

A discussion on capital resources for small businesses, including

· Types of capital

· Where to access capital

· How to prepare to access capital

Capital Terminology: What is Entrepreneurial Capital? *Debt, Equity, Mezzanine *Crowdfunding *Community & Economic Development Incentives *Non-Dilutive Financing (Grants, Vouchers, Credits) Capital Resources: Where’s The Money? *CDFI’s & Banks *Angels & VC’s *Government & Place-based Incentives *Crowdfunding Options *Hard Money (Be Careful) Capital Stack Checklist: Preparing to Access Capital *Profit Loss Statement & Balance Sheet *Personal Financial Statement *Business Plan, Projections, Budget