Fairbanks Chamber Night Shift: Square One: Work for Yourself

Whether you’re just starting out, in need of business coaching or curious about applying for a loan, this course will introduce you to the programs and services we offer, give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach, and offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually.

• The steps in starting a business.
• Types of business organizations.
• Information on writing a business plan.
• How (and why) to do market research.
• What lenders look for when applying for a business loan.
• The importance of developing a cash flow projection, and how to do it.

Participants receive a follow up email with some planning templates for a business plan and projected financials.

Presenter:
Lisa Noland, MPA, DPA
Lisa Noland is the Alaska Women’s Business Center Director. Lisa has lived in Alaska for decades after migrating from California. Lisa has a Masters of Public Administration with an emphasis in nonprofit management and leadership. She just completed a Doctorate of Public Administration this past fall. Lisa currently serves on four Alaskan nonprofit boards.  Lisa has lived and/or worked in several communities around the beautiful state and now makes her home in Anchorage. She has decades of experience as a nonprofit leader, as well as years owning and managing 2 businesses. Lisa is a proven capacity builder and is highly motivated in supporting Alaskans who are developing their own businesses.
Lisa has 2 sons who were born at Ketchikan General Hospital, and a menagerie of rescued animals at home. She loves to enjoy the outdoors, cook, read and engaging in fashion and interior styling.