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SUMMARY:SBDC: Swipe Smart: The Credit Game Explained for Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:<p><strong>Registration Deadline</strong>: 1/20/2026 4:00 PM (EST)<br><strong>Fee</strong>: No Fee</p><p><a href="https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/18373" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="styled-button">Register Here</a></p><p><strong>Point of Contact</strong>: <a href="mailto:&#100;&#105;&#97;&#110;&#101;&#109;&#99;&#102;&#64;&#117;&#109;&#100;&#46;&#101;&#100;&#117;">Diane McFarland</a></p><p><strong>Program Format</strong>: Online Meeting (Live)</p><p><strong>Training Topics</strong>: Credit Counseling, Managing a Business</p><p><strong>Description:</strong><br>This session offers a practical and insightful look into the role of credit in business success, specifically tailored for small business owners. Whether you're just getting started or preparing to scale, this workshop provides a clear roadmap for understanding, building, and leveraging credit effectively. Participants will learn how to:</p><ul>    <li>Distinguish between personal and business credit</li>    <li>Establish and strengthen business credit profiles</li>    <li>Use credit strategically to support business growth</li>    <li>Navigate credit cards, lines of credit, and financing options with confidence</li>    <li>Avoid common credit pitfalls that can harm long-term success</li></ul><p>This session equips business owners with the financial knowledge needed to build credibility with lenders, make informed decisions, and create a strong foundation for sustainable growth. Presenter, Stacey Smith Vice President Workplace Banking Relationship Manager; Fulton Bank</p><p><strong>Instructions</strong>: A log-on link will be sent to registrants the day/evening prior to the training.</p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>Registration Deadline</strong>: 1/20/2026 4:00 PM (EST)<br><strong>Fee</strong>: No Fee</p><p><a href="https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/18373" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="styled-button">Register Here</a></p><p><strong>Point of Contact</strong>: <a href="mailto:&#100;&#105;&#97;&#110;&#101;&#109;&#99;&#102;&#64;&#117;&#109;&#100;&#46;&#101;&#100;&#117;">Diane McFarland</a></p><p><strong>Program Format</strong>: Online Meeting (Live)</p><p><strong>Training Topics</strong>: Credit Counseling, Managing a Business</p><p><strong>Description:</strong><br>This session offers a practical and insightful look into the role of credit in business success, specifically tailored for small business owners. Whether you're just getting started or preparing to scale, this workshop provides a clear roadmap for understanding, building, and leveraging credit effectively. Participants will learn how to:</p><ul>    <li>Distinguish between personal and business credit</li>    <li>Establish and strengthen business credit profiles</li>    <li>Use credit strategically to support business growth</li>    <li>Navigate credit cards, lines of credit, and financing options with confidence</li>    <li>Avoid common credit pitfalls that can harm long-term success</li></ul><p>This session equips business owners with the financial knowledge needed to build credibility with lenders, make informed decisions, and create a strong foundation for sustainable growth. Presenter, Stacey Smith Vice President Workplace Banking Relationship Manager; Fulton Bank</p><p><strong>Instructions</strong>: A log-on link will be sent to registrants the day/evening prior to the training.</p>
LOCATION:Online Meeting (Live)\, 
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