The Treasure Hunt: Finding Funding for Your Small Business (Online)
Got a great idea but not sure how to fund it? Your treasure is out there—you just need the map!
In this eye-opening session, you’ll explore a wide range of funding options to bring your business to life. From creative bootstrapping (yes—even those “coins-in-the-couch”) to loans, grants, and crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe, you’ll discover where the money is hiding and how to access it.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify the best funding sources for your business
- Navigate loans, grants, and alternative financing
- Turn your idea into a fundable opportunity
Follow the trail, uncover new possibilities, and gain the confidence to secure the funding you need to launch and grow your business. Your treasure is closer than you think!
Speaker(s): Mike Collins is president of The Perfect Workday Company, an organizational development firm based in North Carolina. A sought-after speaker, he delivers over 100 programs annually for organizations including American Express, PepsiCo, and the U.S. Army. Collins serves as adjunct faculty at UNC Chapel Hill and guest lectures at Wake Forest University. A published author of eight books and contributor to outlets such as Newsweek and Business North Carolina, he is also an award-winning video producer. In 2024, he received North Carolina’s highest honor, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, for his outstanding contributions to the state.
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Fee: No Cost