Money Smart - From Bank Accounts to Business Capital

If you've ever opened a business account and wondered if you chose the right one, mixed personal and business expenses because it was easier, or hesitated to apply for a loan because you weren't sure you'd qualify—your banking setup may be holding you back.

This workshop helps close the gap between having a great business idea and having the financial systems to support it. We'll walk through the real-world tools—business accounts, payment systems, and financing options—that support daily operations and long-term growth. You'll leave with more clarity, more confidence, and a practical path toward financial stability.

Workshop objectives:

• Break down essential banking services and how they support daily business operations and growth
• Identify what you need from a bank and how to choose the right financial partner
• Explore funding options—what's available, what fits, and what to be cautious of
• Strengthen your understanding of credit, recordkeeping, and what it really takes to be loan-ready
• Protect your business from fraud and financial scams

About the Money Smart Series
The Money Smart Series offers financial workshops for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Instead of a traditional cohort program, participants can attend individual sessions based on their needs and schedule. Each workshop focuses on building financial knowledge and confidence to support smarter business decisions. The Money Smart Series is supported by Central State University Extension Campus.

Marcia Coleman is an Extension Educator, entrepreneur, and regenerative farmer who works with individuals and communities to turn ideas into sustainable businesses. Through her work with Central State University Extension, she helps small business owners and farmers build confidence in areas like financial literacy, business planning, and accessing resources. Marcia brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her workshops, creating practical, supportive spaces where participants can learn, grow, and take the next step forward.experience to inspire and support the next generation.

The Economic & Community Development Institute's Women's Business Centers of Ohio guide individuals at any stage of the business process. Through one-on-one counseling sessions with WBC staff and volunteers, you can get the direction and resources to meet your goals. Business advisers want to help you successfully start a business, or grow and expand your existing business -- increasing revenue and creating jobs for the local economy.

The WBCs present training workshops regularly to provide access to small business knowledge at no charge. They are the only SBA-funded Women's Business Centers in the state.

Funded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

Women's Business Center

Federal Share- 50%- $150,000

Non-Federal Share- 50%- $150,000

Total Program Cost: $300,000

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