QuickBooks is the #1 choice for small business accounting and this hands-on workshop offers coaching for implementing this software into your business practices and managing your finances.

QUICKBOOKS BOOTCAMP | 12/3

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS CREDIT | 12/3

CASH FLOW FORECASTING | 12/8

The introduction to business credit is essential whether you are in the ideation or growth stage of your business. Establishing good business credit is necessary to acquire financing for your business and plan ahead, for both new and existing small business owners. Learn step by step processes to begin securing business credit now.

Mason provides guidance to small business owners to help them understand, manage and grow their business. With over 15 years experience in financial services, Mason shares his knowledge in a practical format that entrepreneurs can easily understand and implement. Mason graduated from the University of Kentucky, is a licensed CPA and a Certified Economic Developer through the University of Tennessee Center of Industrial Services.

Prepare your business cash flow forecast to make strategic financial decisions for your business. Together, we will think through how you can move your business forward despite the unknowns, disruptions and quickly changing circumstances in today's economy.

Shaterial Starnes, owner of The Starnes Group is a financial coach who is also a published author, trainer, facilitator, and consultant. Previously, Starnes worked in Corporate America at Nortel Networks, one of the leading telecommunication’s company in the world, managing their largest account and three warehouses across the country. After discovering her knack for educating, she became a classroom teacher and created rich learning experiences for her students.

Pathway Lending | 201 Venture Circle Nashville, TN 37228 | (615) 425-7171

Kathy is a Senior Business Advisor that provides accounting and financial expertise to clients. With 15 years of experience in strategic management and a strong understanding of the manufacturing industry, Kathy's hands-on technical approach aids clients to refine their financial decisions.

The Propel Series, hosted by Pathway Lending and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, launches in early December with business workshops for entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19. The series, led by experts, will share how to fund your business, establish business credit, manage your books, forecast your cash flow, and create a marketing strategy. Whether you register for one session or all five, we look forward to helping propel your business into 2021!

FUNDING FUNDAMENTALS| 12/1

Discover the various ways to fund your business ventures from bootstrapping, crowdfunding, grants, and business loans. Learn from a lender the exact information the bank requires for a loan and how to best position yourself for a loan.

CJ is a former CDFI loan fund executive director. He is a lifelong entrepreneur and holds graduate degrees from the University of Cambridge and Vanderbilt University and is a graduate of Hendrix College. CJ leads efforts to bring capital to rural Tennessee.

STRATEGIC MARKETING| 12/8

Entrepreneurs have pivoted their small businesses to stay open. With the pivot in place, focused marketing strategies can drive profit to your new business model. Learn how to implement digital tools and a focused strategy to meet and exceed your revenue goals.

With a background ranging from freelance marketing, consulting, and design, to small business marketing, technology and operations, to more than a decade as a sworn Peace Officer, TJ is an experienced digital marketer in every way!