Learning Lab - Financial

Become Fundable Before You Need Funding

Monday, September 14, 2026 5:00 PM Marlborough

Session Overview

What makes one business attractive to lenders while another struggles to access capital? Learn what lenders actually evaluate, how to strengthen your funding profile, and which financing options may exist beyond a traditional bank loan. You’ll leave better prepared to access the right capital, at the right time, for the right business opportunity.

What You’ll Learn

  • The key factors lenders evaluate when reviewing a business
  • Understanding how revenue, cash flow, credit, existing debt, and time in business affect your options
  • Identifying ways to strengthen your funding profile
  • Exploring traditional loans, lines of credit, SBA programs, equipment financing, and alternative lending
  • Evaluating financing options beyond your current bank
  • Matching the right type of capital to the right business opportunity
  • Preparing for funding before an urgent need arises