How to Prepare Your Business for Funding Opportunities

Securing funding requires more than passion and potential—it demands preparation. In this practical and eye-opening session, Donna Davis, Certified AI and Business Consultant, will guide you through the foundational steps every small business should take before applying for grants, loans, or pitching to investors. You'll learn what funders expect, how to position your business for credibility, and what common mistakes to avoid. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow, this session will help you present your business in a way that funders can say “yes” to.

What Will I Learn?

The essential components funders look for before approving business funding
How to strengthen your business credibility and professional presentation
Common red flags that cause funders to pass—and how to avoid them
Presenter:

Donna Davis, CEO, D.W. Davis Consulting

You may also like the following events from USC Region SBDC:

• Next Thursday, 21st August, 10:00 am, Strategic Growth: From Risky to Resilient in Columbia
• Next month, 9th September, 03:00 pm, How to Start a Business in North Charleston, South Carolina
• Next month, 18th September, 10:00 am, Strategic Growth: Risky to Resilient in North Charleston

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Port Lincoln.