Each summer Fifth Third Bank takes their eBus on the road. 

A mobile classroom with computers travels to communities offering financial literacy, personal credit management, and small business training. 
The SBA and SBA-powered resource partners will join the ebus virtually this year and will conduct webinars to help Detroit businesses start, grow, and recover.

Webinars on August 12, 2020
Day 2

Team SBA Financing Round Table – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
This session provides information on how to prepare to seek business financing. Your TEAM SBA consists of a preferred SBA lender, a business consultant, SBA economic development staff, and business owners like you. We’ll debunk the myths and demystify the process of bank financing – in plain English. You will learn how your loan application will be analyzed, what underwriting criteria is used, and how banking regulations affect the decision. We will answer your questions based upon your business model. Presenters include SBA, Fifth Third Bank, and the Small Business Development Center. 
Join: HERE
Access code:  1291379725 Password:  SpdVMeW8v66

Funding Resource Panel – 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Access to Capital is critical to businesses at every level, from start-up to expansion.  Our panelists include representatives from Fifth Third Bank, Detroit Development Fund, and CEED Lending and will discuss traditional and alternative financing, and microloans. 
Join: HERE
Access Code:  1295589318  Password:  PmGghP3xM75

How to Account for Use of PPP Funds for Forgiveness – 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
This session will provide an overview of how to keep records and account for the use of Payroll Protection Program funds in order to qualify for forgiveness of the loan.
Join:  HERE
Access Code:  1294866014  Password:  KDW5FKwje72

Webinars August 13, 2020
Day 3

A Winning Website:  The New Corner Office – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Learn techniques for designing a website for your business. Tips  you can use to publish your website with the essential pages you need to get yourself online.
Join: HERE
Access Code:  1293055367  Password:  y2SUiBipY22

Search Engine Optimization – 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Learn strategies for driving traffic to your website and turn traffic into client engagement though search engine optimization techniques. 
Register: HERE
Access code:  129655068  Password:  YfpHsDeT234

How to Sell Online – 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Many businesses have had to shift their business model during the pandemic.  Learn how to effectively add an online channel, increase awareness of your online sales portal to your customer base, and invite new customers to engage.
Register:  HERE 
Access Code:  129 665 5068 

Webinars August 14, 2020
Day 4

Leading in Difficult Times – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Leading in challenging times is hard.  Often, the toughest person to lead is you!  Learn how to navigate through this crisis and become a true leader. 
Register:  HERE
Access code:  1297551362  Password:  rWiXmGHu722

Recruiting Employees – 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Recruiting and keeping employees is a challenge during normal times.  Learn tips on how to improve your overall employee selection approach, interviewing techniques, and selection processes.  Traditional and creative recruitment sources will be explored. 
Register:  HERE
Access Code:  1298498252  Password:  8VXdEGYXp96

Participating Organiztions:
Build Institute
Fifth Third Bank
Great Lakes Women’s Business Council
Operation Hope
SCORE
Small Business Development Center
U.S. Small Business Administration
VetBiz Central

SBA now offers customized local emails for small business owners like you!  To receive info about SBA-related training and events exclusively in your area, take a moment to input your zip code at www.sba.gov/updates .