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2026/02/12 - Funding Your Dream: Exploring Loans, Equity, Crowdfunding & More
Recorded Webinar (online)
Date: February 12, 2026
Cost: $0.00
Duration: 90 minutes Language: English View webinar Viewing this webinar requires some basic information. This data is only used within SCORE and will not be distributed to any third parties.
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Small Business Grant Information

  • Traditional Loans:
    • Overview of bank loans, lines of credit, and Small Business Administration (SBA) loans.
    • What does a bank look for in a potential borrower?
  • Equity Financing:
    • Definition and examples (angel investors, venture capital).
    • How does it work: selling ownership stakes in exchange for capital.
    • Pros and cons, such as loss of control versus growth potential.
  • Crowdfunding:
    • Introduction to various crowdfunding platforms.
    • Types: reward-based, equity-based, and donation-based crowdfunding.
  • Grants and Subsidies:
    • Availability of government grants, private grants, and subsidie
  • Alternative Funding Options:
    • Peer-to-peer lending, microloans, and bootstrapping.
    • How these alternatives work and when they might be suitable.
    • Advantages, such as less stringent requirements, and potential drawbacks.

This is the second in a series of 3 consecutive finance webinars. Please register for each class you wish to attend.

Faculty: A team of SCORE and community volunteers with wide ranging business and financial experience

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