Financing Your Business

SBA Free Online Training

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers free online training on a variety of business topics such as Starting a Business, Business Planning, Business Management, Finance and Accounting, Marketing and Advertising, Government Contracting, Risk Management and Cyber Security, e-Commerce, International Trade, and more. Visit the SBA website, to access this free training.

SBA Certification Training

Are you interested in doing business with the Government and/or would like more information about certifications such as 8A, Small Disadvantaged Business or HUBZones? If so, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers training in Birmingham on the first Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. For more information or to register, contact Susan Baxter at 205-290-7101, ext. 228, or e-mail her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Financing Your Business Workshop

WBCNA provides assistance to start-ups or existing businesses who need to borrow money for their small business.  Small businesses can apply for loans up to $50,000 with no collateral and 6-8 years repayment terms. However, to receive over $25,000, the business must be located in a HUBZone or a Low-to-Moderate Income area (LMI).

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QuickBooks Pro – Basic I

Learn the basics of QuickBooks Pro in this workshop. We will cover using the navigator, chart of accounts, item lists, writing a check, making a deposit, sales and accounts receivable, purchasing and accounts payable, and printing reports.

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QuickBooks Pro – Basic II

Continue to learn the basics of QuickBooks Pro. In this workshop, we will quickly review how to use the navigator, how to make a journal entry, and how to enter credit card charges. We will reconcile our checkbook and take a more in-depth look at creating reports and filtering data. We will also cover some common mistakes and how to correct them.

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