Financial Basics for Entrepreneurs

Designed for entrepreneurs looking to make informed financial decisions to support growth and long-term sustainability in business.
About this Event

This training for grassroots entrepreneurs introduces the essential financial management and basic accounting skills needed to start, manage, and grow a small business. Participants will learn practical techniques for budgeting, managing cash flow, keeping simple business records, understanding profit, and making informed financial decisions. The training is presented in an easy-to-understand, hands-on format that is suitable for entrepreneurs with varying levels of education and business experience. Light refreshments will be provided.

Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
RI Business Services
Host: Megan Labbe

Info: The Department of State Business Services Division maintains Rhode Island’s state business registry. While we record new business formations and ongoing business registration activity, we also provide thoughtful guidance and comprehensive services to those looking to start and maintain a business or non-profit in Rhode Island. Learn what RI Business Services has to offer and how to access our vast library of free resources.

🕑: 06:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Financial Basics for Entrepreneurs
Host: Ezenwayi Amaechi Ejribe, Ph.D.

Info: Dr. Ezenwayi will teach participants how to prepare a simple budget and use it to plan and record business income and expenses using simple record-keeping tools, calculate the profit or loss of their business to manage cash flow, and much more!