6 Key Questions when Evaluating an Investment Opportunity
This post was written by Lucas Parker. Making a good investment opportunity can bring you a small fortune, while a bad one is something that could ruin you financially in…
Community Progress Makers Award
Click here to download the press release. MAIN STREET LAUNCH Selected by Citi Foundation’s Community Progress Makers Fund to Accelerate Economic Opportunity in THE BAY aREA $500,000 Investment in…
Finding Money to Start & Grow Your Business (Oakland)
Finding Money to Start & Grow Your Business – 9:30am-1pm California State University, East Bay, 1000 Broadway, Suite 109, Oakland, CA 94607 Led by SCORE Counselors & Business professionals –…
Financing Your Small Business
A panel of experts representing SBA, a microlender, an SBA Community Advantage lender, a bank or credit union, and an alternative lender, will discuss financing options, what lenders are looking…
Celebrating Women in Business this Women’s History Month
As Women’s History Month begins, we are reflecting on the economic impact of women entrepreneurs.
Good Money Guide
The East Bay Express and the Sustainable Business Alliance have collaborated again to produce the second annual Good Local Money for Your Good Local Business, a guide to finding the right capital to support your business to launch and grow.
Access to Capital with Alameda County SBDC
OBDC Small Business Finance is thrilled to host the Alameda County Small Business Development Center. Our partnership and dedication to increasing access to capital for entrepreneurs is part of what aligns our work. We’re thrilled to share some of Alameda County SBDC’s 2015 impacts:
How Working Capital Helps
Many small businesses need additional working capital to manage the short term cash obligations of their business. But what IS working capital?
Understanding Your Business Financials
Most lenders require updated business financials when an application is submitted, but your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement offer an insight into your business performance that may allow you to more quickly adapt to potential challenges and leverage new opportunities.