Purpose
The HOPE2Women Funding Center provides comprehensive resources to support small businesses at every stage and provides assistance in navigating the complexities of business ownership.
https://hope2women.org/funding-center/
Resources
- Funding readiness tool
- Small business owners can use this tool to determine what is needed for a successful funding application. There's no risk or impact to their credit to complete this form.
- If the small business owner doesn't meet certain requirements along the way, they will be redirected to helpful resources and guidance to get them on track. Once those steps are completed, they can come back and move forward with the funding application.
- Business templates & guides
- Business plan template
- Understand and improve your credit score
- Personal and business financial statement template
- Loan application checklist
- Terms and acronyms to know
- Financial projections template
- Connect with a local WBC
- We encourage small business owners to connect with a local WBC
- Click here to access the WBC Locator
- Request small business coaching
- The HOPE2Women business coaching is completely free—no hidden fees, no strings attached. Through the free coaching, HOPE2Women will help the small business owner to keep moving forward, whether they need help with a business plan, are navigating a specific challenge, or are ready to access funding.
- Click here to schedule a free coaching session
- On-demand trainings and certifications
- There are multiple free learning resources offered that cover a wide range of topics, from finding the right loan to marketing your business effectively.
- Click here to access free courses, live events, certifications, and more
- Join live funding Q&A sessions
- The HOPE2Women Funding Center Q&A sessions are open to anyone that is exploring funding for their small business and have questions about the process.
- The team is ready to talk with small business owners about all things capital, from loan types, business plans, financial projections, or getting connected to a Women's Business Center. All are welcome.