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SUMMARY:From Purchase Order to Profit: A Manufacturer's Guide to SBA Working Capital & EXIM Coverage Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Building on last month’s successful “Unlock Your Business Potential: SBA Working Capital and Credit Insurance Masterclass\,” join us for part two of our exclusive Masterclass series featuring two leading authorities in trade finance: \n\nKeith Schlegel\, Export Finance Manager at the SBA Office of International Trade\, and\nMariel Huasanga\, Regional Director\, Central Region\, Export-Import Bank (EXIM) of the US\n\nGot a lucrative contract with a 2–10-month production timeline? Discover how to finance it and protect your investment throughout the build-out phase! Keith will showcase how SBA’s Working Capital Program can revolutionize your manufacturing operations: \n\nFinance production costs for 2–10-month manufacturing cycles\nFinance up to 100% of the cost of your order\nSupport both domestic and international contracts under one facility\nTurn purchase orders into working capital before shipment\n\nMariel will reveal how EXIM’s pre-shipment coverage protects your investment: \n\nShield against buyer bankruptcy during production\nNavigate geopolitical risks with confidence\nSafeguard against changes in international trade regulations\nMaintain supply chain resilience\n\nLearn how to seamlessly combine SBA working capital with EXIM protection to: \n\nTake on larger contracts with confidence\nBridge the gap between order and payment\nMaintain steady cash flow throughout production\nExpand into new markets safely\n\nPerfect For: \n\nManufacturers with production cycles of 2-10 months\nCompanies looking to take on larger contracts\nBusinesses expanding into new markets\nManufacturers seeking working capital solutions\n\nYou’ll Leave With: \n\nClear understanding of how to finance your production cycle\nStrategies for protecting your pre-shipment investment\nAction steps for accessing working capital\nRisk mitigation tools for your manufacturing business\n\nBonus: Live Q&A session with our guest speakers to address your specific manufacturing and financing scenarios! Ready to transform your manufacturing business? Join us on Thursday\, December 5th\, 1-2pm CT\, and discover how to turn purchase orders into growth opportunities while protecting your bottom line! Space is limited – reserve your spot today! \n  \n \n \nPresented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center. \n \nThe Illinois SBDC at WBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance\, please contact (312) 853-3477 ext. 100.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/from-purchase-order-to-profit-a-manufacturers-guide-to-sba-working-capital-exim-coverage-masterclass/
CATEGORIES:Established Businesses,Exporting/International Trade,International Trade
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