October 18, 2022
Financial Literacy: Level Up
Level UP – The Finance Masterclass for Black Business Owners, is a 13- week program which will equip you to successfully navigate the minefields of funding as a Black Business Owner.
From gaining access to funding, managing debt, navigating tax-season, preparing a solid business case for loan applications, and walking away a winner when seeking to acquire venture capital funding.
Register here: http://bit.ly/BBPALevelUP
The program will be hosted every Tuesday, beginning Tuesday May 11th, 2021 through to June 1st, 2021 at 2:00pm. We will feature note-worthy speakers, exercises, debates and activities to collectively support and build a roadmap for the success of our Black businesses.
First Session: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Time: 2pm EST
Where: Zoom
Certificate of completion for participants.
CURRICULUM
| TOPIC | WEEK # | Date | PRESENTERS |
| Market considerations for running a business in 2021 Covering: Government plans, legislative changes, opportunities in the market |
1 | Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | |
| Legal forms of business – which would you benefit most from? | 2 | Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | |
| Registering your business – Why it is important and how to get it done | 3 | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | |
| Getting capital in 2021 – what are your options? | 4 | Tuesday, June 01, 2021 | |
| Putting your best case forward – How to beat the business loan application process. | 5 | Tuesday, June 08, 2021 | |
| Is the Shark Tank for You? Securing Venture Capital Funding | 6 | Tuesday, June 15, 2021 | |
| Insurance for you and your business – why do you need it and best practice in getting it done | 7 | Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | |
| Your Financial Reporting Requirements
Paying the Piper – Managing Taxation |
8 | Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | |
| Fool proof tactics for preparing Financial Statements
Your financial ratios – what they mean and how to leverage them to your advantage |
9 | Tuesday, July 06, 2021 | |
| Keeping it Liquid – Approaches to Managing Cashflow, Inventory and Debt | 10 | Tuesday, July 13, 2021 | |
| Investing for business owners – making your money grow while you sleep. | 11 | Tuesday, July 20, 2021 | |
| Leveraging Technology in Managing Your Business Finances | 12 | Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | |
| Expanding Online – Considerations Domestic and International Markets | 13 | Tuesday, August 03, 2021 |
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