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SUMMARY:Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds
DESCRIPTION:Surety bonding is often seen as a technical hurdle\, but for many small businesses\, it can be the key to unlocking significant procurement opportunities. The “Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds” presentation will help you discover how surety bonds can be a game-changer for your business growth. Mr. Gibbs will share proven strategies to improve your bonding capacity\, break through common barriers\, and gain a competitive edge in both public and private sector contracting. With bonding often being the missing link between readiness and revenue\, this session will empower participants to turn a perceived barrier into a business growth tool.\n Objectives of the Presentation cover:\nWhy bonds are important\nSBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program\nHow to obtain a surety bond\nUnderwriting an account\nReasons Why Small Business get denied bonding\nBenefits of working with an SBA surety expert\nTop 10 tips for contractors/small businesses\nWhat You’ll Learn:\nHow surety bonds guaranteed by SBA work and why they’re essential for businesses seeking contracts in industries such as construction\, government contracting\, and more.\nGuidance on how to access SBA surety bonds with less hassle.\nTips for overcoming common barriers small businesses face when securing surety bonds.\nStrategies to increase your eligibility and win more business by leveraging SBA support.\nLeave with actionable insights to assess your current bonding status\, identify areas for improvement\, and build stronger relationships with bonding partners and procurement stakeholders.\nTarget Audience:\nSmall business owners and contractors looking to grow their business and win larger projects.\nStartups in need of financing and bond support to scale.\nEntrepreneurs interested in understanding how SBA programs can help with bonding challenges.\nPresenter: Mr. Peter Gibbs\, President\nFoundation Surety & Insurance Solutions
URL:https://sw.edu/event/simple-access-to-sba-surety-bonds/
CATEGORIES:APEX Accelerator Events
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SUMMARY:Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds
DESCRIPTION:Surety bonding is often seen as a technical hurdle\, but for many small businesses\, it can be the key to unlocking significant procurement opportunities. The “Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds” presentation will help you discover how surety bonds can be a game-changer for your business growth. Mr. Gibbs will share proven strategies to improve your bonding capacity\, break through common barriers\, and gain a competitive edge in both public and private sector contracting. With bonding often being the missing link between readiness and revenue\, this session will empower participants to turn a perceived barrier into a business growth tool.\n Objectives of the Presentation cover:\nWhy bonds are important\nSBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee Program\nHow to obtain a surety bond\nUnderwriting an account\nReasons Why Small Business get denied bonding\nBenefits of working with an SBA surety expert\nTop 10 tips for contractors/small businesses\nWhat You’ll Learn:\nHow surety bonds guaranteed by SBA work and why they’re essential for businesses seeking contracts in industries such as construction\, government contracting\, and more.\nGuidance on how to access SBA surety bonds with less hassle.\nTips for overcoming common barriers small businesses face when securing surety bonds.\nStrategies to increase your eligibility and win more business by leveraging SBA support.\nLeave with actionable insights to assess your current bonding status\, identify areas for improvement\, and build stronger relationships with bonding partners and procurement stakeholders.\nTarget Audience:\nSmall business owners and contractors looking to grow their business and win larger projects.\nStartups in need of financing and bond support to scale.\nEntrepreneurs interested in understanding how SBA programs can help with bonding challenges.\nPresenter: Mr. Peter Gibbs\, President\nFoundation Surety & Insurance Solutions
URL:https://sw.edu/event/simple-access-to-sba-surety-bonds-2/
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