Capital Coaching

Finance can be confusing

You know your business—whether you are a baker, plumber, or a small-scale developer. But when it comes to finance, things can get complicated. Terms like amortization schedules, debt-to-income ratios, and other bank-speak can be daunting.

CDFI Friendly South Bend Director, Sam Centellas, with Property Bros LLC Business Development Manager, Jordan Richardson.

How does a Capital Coach help?

Our Capital Coaching program pairs entrepreneurs with an expert mentor. As a participant, you will work one-on-one with your Capital Coach to gain an insider’s knowledge of the financing world.

Avoid common mistakes

Your Capital Coach can help you avoid some of the financial pitfalls that often slow an entrepreneur’s progress, such as:

  • Pausing high-interest credit cards for working capital, 

  • Buying equipment that could be more economically leased, or

  • Repeatedly renting equipment that could be purchased

Property Bros LLC was formed in October 2020, with support from CDFI Friendly, with a goal to create a better, safer experience for renters throughout the Michiana region.

Get “Capital-ready”

Your Capital Coach can help you accomplish the prerequisites most lenders or investors want to see. That includes having:

  • a well-defined business model,   

  • a robust financial strategy, and 

  • a solid understanding of how lenders or investors will view your business, and your application. 

  • Any small business owner who has completed the core steps of starting a business — you are legally established, have a business or operating plan, etc. — and are ready to grow.

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

    Work one-on-one with a mentor to clarify the financing process and prepare your strongest loan application.

  • Are you a small business owner who has completed the core steps, ready to be matched with a Capital Coach? If so, please fill out our online Capital Coaching Application.

    Not sure where to begin? Contact us!

Unsure whether you’re ready to apply for a Capital Coach?

This webinar outlines the core steps to business success that you should complete before applying: