Upcoming Educational Experiences

April Fast Track to Small Business Training

Personal Credit: How It Impacts Your Ability to Launch & Grow a Small Business

NOTE: This event is virtual

Your personal credit does not just influence your financial life—it can directly affect your ability to start, fund, and expand a small business. In this workshop, participants will learn how lenders evaluate personal credit, why it plays such a significant role in business financing, and the steps you can take to strengthen your credit profile before applying for loans or launching a new venture.

Date: April 28th, 2026

Time: 12pm - 1:30pm

Location: Virtual webinar

Five Key Takeaways:

Why Personal Credit Matters for New Small Businesses
Understanding Your Personal Credit Profile
Strategies to Improve Personal Credit Before Launching Your Business
Using Personal Credit to Access Start-Up Capital
Transitioning From Personal Credit to Business Credit

NOTE: This event is HYBRID.

The Fast Track to Business Start-Up Workshop is an intensive Hybrid 20 hour workshop* that is offered IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY over a 3 day period. This workshop will be facilitated by a Certified Small Business Advisor, Robert Griffin, and includes a variety of presenters who are all experts in different facets of small business start-up.

Dates: April 7th, 9th, 14th
Time: 9am - 4:30pm each day
Location: Workforce Development Center, 248 Grant Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021. Room 13

Topics will include:

- Business Plan Development
- Legalities
- Accounting/Bookkeeping
- Marketing/Branding
- Social Media
- Financial Management
- Business Financing Options
- HR/Payroll
- Commercial Real Estate
- Risk Management

HYBRID means that the workshop offers both in-person and virtual attendance options.

*The Fast Track workshop also meets the requirements of the NYS SEAP (Self Employment Assistance Program) through the Department of Labor. Facilitated by Certified NY SBDC Business Advisor Robert Griffin

4926 Onondaga Road, Room 400, Syracuse, NY 13215
Phone number: 315.498.6070