Good Debt: How to Borrow Smart and Grow Your Business
December 8 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Borrowing money can help your business grow—but how do you know when it’s the right move? And how much debt is too much?
Join LaunchBox and Malone Unlimited for an interactive ScaleUP workshop exploring how small business owners can use financing strategically, whether they’re opening a new location, purchasing equipment, hiring employees, or managing cash flow. We’ll discuss different types of business loans, what lenders look for, and how to calculate what your business can realistically afford to borrow.
You’ll leave with practical tools to evaluate financing options, prepare for conversations with lenders, and make more confident decisions about funding your business’s next chapter.
Designed for: Business owners at any stage who want to understand their financing options better. No finance background required.
About the presenters: Avanti Paul and Claire Cole are co-founders of Malone Unlimited, a Birmingham-based nonprofit helping small businesses access the expertise and capital they need to grow. Avanti brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, credit analysis, and business operations, including leadership roles at S&P Global and Southern Research. Claire is a former Boston Consulting Group consultant with 15 years of experience in business strategy, financial modeling, and organizational growth. Together, they help entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, evaluate financing options, and access capital for growth.
Borrowing money can help your business grow—but how do you know when it’s the right move? And how much debt is too much?
Join LaunchBox and Malone Unlimited for an interactive ScaleUP workshop exploring how small business owners can use financing strategically, whether they’re opening a new location, purchasing equipment, hiring employees, or managing cash flow. We’ll discuss different types of business loans, what lenders look for, and how to calculate what your business can realistically afford to borrow.
You’ll leave with practical tools to evaluate financing options, prepare for conversations with lenders, and make more confident decisions about funding your business’s next chapter.
Designed for: Business owners at any stage who want to understand their financing options better. No finance background required.
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About the presenters: Avanti Paul and Claire Cole are co-founders of Malone Unlimited, a Birmingham-based nonprofit helping small businesses access the expertise and capital they need to grow. Avanti brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, credit analysis, and business operations, including leadership roles at S&P Global and Southern Research. Claire is a former Boston Consulting Group consultant with 15 years of experience in business strategy, financial modeling, and organizational growth. Together, they help entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, evaluate financing options, and access capital for growth.
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