In 2012, Working Solutions client Ryan Farr, founder of 4505 Meats, sought advice from a Working Solutions mentor for his rapidly expanding business. Two years later, Ryan has graduated from his Working Solutions microloan, obtained conventional financing, and opened a new barbecue restaurant in San Francisco! Ryan had created a whopping 70 jobs in San Francisco and plans to keep on growing.
Month: October 2014
ACA Enrollment Starts November 15
The second year of Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges begins November 15th. That day will be the beginning of open enrollment allowing millions of Americans to sign up for health insurance for 2015. Californians can shop for 2015 insurance policies on Covered California. Key dates: November 15, 2014: Open Enrollment begins. December 15, 2014: Deadline to
MMS Year End Report
We’ve come to the end of our first MMS program year and want to share the outcomes. We appreciate everyone’s participation in the program and look forward to working together in the coming year to further build success. Three organizations participated in the pilot — CDC Small Business Finance in San Diego, Women’s Economic Ventures in
Remembering Micro Champion & Building Etsy Biz
October 2, 2014: Remembering Micro Champion and Building Etsy Biz Webinar
Micro Lending Academy: Profit and Loss Statements
The Profit & Loss statement is a fundamental business management tool for your clients. What does a lender look for? Susan Brown shows how to view the P&L through a lender’s eyes to help you work more effectively to prepare clients for a loan application.