Borrowing isn't the only path. Discover every capital layer available to your business — from your own savings and grants to community lending and beyond — and build a strategy that fits your situation.
Starting at $39 · Recording included · Limited seats
A real funding strategy starts with what you already have and builds intentionally from there. You may not need to borrow at all — or a loan might be just one layer of a smarter, bigger plan.
Your first investment — and the most powerful signal to outside funders.
Free capital that doesn't require repayment — federal, state, local, and private.
Community lenders with more flexible terms than traditional banks.
When the time and terms are right — part of a broader strategy, not the whole plan.
Pitch competitions, revenue-based financing, crowdfunding, and more.
The right strategy combines layers that make sense for your business — right now.
"I keep getting denied." You've tried one or two paths and hit walls — not realizing there are other sources you haven't explored.
"I don't know where to start." So many options — grants, loans, community lenders — and no clear picture of what applies to your business right now.
"I'm funding everything myself." You're relying on personal funds without knowing what outside capital is actually available to you.
"I don't have a strategy." You're reacting to opportunities instead of building a deliberate, layered funding plan.
In 90 minutes, walk away with a clear picture of your full capital landscape and a concrete plan you can act on — whether you need $5,000 or $500,000.
Personal investment, grants, community lending, SBA programs, and alternatives — know what's realistically available to you now.
Assess your current stage and identify which capital sources match where your business is today.
Combine sources intentionally — diversified, sequenced, and built for long-term growth.
Know what makes a business application competitive — for loans and grants alike.
The most common missteps in the funding journey — and how to sidestep them before they cost you.
Specific actions you can take this week — not generic advice, but a plan built around your business.
Why most entrepreneurs limit themselves — and what opens up when you see the full picture.
Every major funding layer — clearly broken down so you know what applies to you and what each one requires.
How to combine sources intentionally, sequence them smartly, and reduce risk while maximizing access.
What lenders and grantors look for — and how to strengthen your profile before you apply.
Bring your questions and leave with clear, personalized next steps.
With a banking background and years of capital strategy work, Jamese brings an insider's perspective on how funding decisions are really made — and how to position your business to win. As Director of the Greater Wealth Works Women's Business Center, she translates that expertise into practical guidance entrepreneurs can act on immediately.
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