Join Level Up, powered by FSC First, for an upcoming virtual workshop focused on helping business owners understand available capital options and determine when each type of financing makes sense. Facilitated by Steward Smith, this session will draw on more than 20 years of experience in business development and financial services lead generation to help […]

Join Level Up, powered by FSC First, for Business Lending 101: Understanding Cash Flow, Tax Returns, and Collateral, a foundational virtual workshop designed to help business owners understand how lenders evaluate loan applications. Facilitated by Steven Carpenter, Business Development Manager at Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union (PGCFCU), this session will walk participants through how […]

Join Hope Brown, owner of Brown Business Solutions, LLC, for a practical Lunch & Learn focused on foundational bookkeeping practices that prepare your business for financing. This session covers how consistent, well-organized bookkeeping creates reliable financial statements before they are reviewed by lenders. Attendees will learn bookkeeping best practices that improve financial clarity, reduce common […]

Join Level Up, powered by FSC First, for How to Get a Yes to Your Loan Request, a virtual workshop designed to help business owners turn lender requirements into a strong, approvable loan application. Facilitated by FSC First Business Development Associates James Johnson and Jasmine Forbes, this session will guide participants through how to structure […]

Join Level Up, powered by FSC First, for Business Basics: Understanding Your Financial Statements, a virtual workshop designed to help business owners read their numbers the way lenders do. Facilitated by Maria Randall, CEO of LLADNAR Services, LLC, this session will provide practical insight into key financial statements, including Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, […]

Join Level Up, powered by FSC First, for How Personal and Business Credit Impact Financing Decisions, a virtual workshop designed to help business owners understand how credit influences lending outcomes. Facilitated by Steven Carpenter, this session will explore the relationship between personal and business credit and how each plays a role in financing decisions. Participants […]

Join Level Up, powered by FSC First, for an upcoming virtual workshop focused on helping business owners understand available capital options and determine when each type of financing makes sense. Facilitated by Steward Smith, this session will draw on more than 20 years of experience in business development and financial services lead generation to help […]

This workshop is designed for Prince George’s County–based business owners interested in exploring franchising as a growth strategy. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of franchising fundamentals, including key terms, acquisition timelines, and financial profile considerations. Led by Hallie R. Williams, the session also covers the roles and responsibilities of franchisors and franchisees, as well […]

This workshop is tailored for Prince George’s County–based business owners ready to take the next step in building and scaling a franchise. Led by Hallie R. Williams, the session explores franchise development strategies, including sales and marketing approaches, training and support systems, and operational structures that drive long-term success. Participants will gain practical guidance on […]

Created exclusively for Prince George’s County–based businesses, this workshop focuses on the legal framework of franchising and how to navigate it with confidence. Facilitated by Hallie R. Williams, participants will walk through essential franchise legal documents, including the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and Franchise Agreement, and gain clarity on due diligence and compliance considerations. The […]