SBA 2nd Draw PPP Loan Application Released

Late Friday, January 8, the SBA (Small Business Administration released policy guidance and forms for both borrowers and lenders.

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One key addition to the new form is VOLUNTARY demographic information to demonstrate what funding is being distributed by veteran/gender/race/ethnicity designations.

“PPP 2nd draw applicants should work through their lender. The application is provided to give you a head start on what information will be required.

PPP 101 - $ for Oklahoma Black Business
Join us on Zoom 1/14 for questions for really small and minority businesses need answers to get prepared.
https://zoom.us/j/91324403145?pwd=NzVnaHorblBsQU12WXEvSXBlRWE4Zz09
Meeting ID: 913 2440 3145
Passcode: 2BGTwj”

PPP 101 - $ for Oklahoma Black Business

The new round of PPP has special provisions to ensure small, women-led, black and minority businesses receive access to funding.

Hear what works and get simple advice and clear answers from a BLACK-OWNED Oklahoma Business who got a PPP; and with a little help ~ how you can too.

Visit our events page on FB @FCGGroupTulsa for event details to participate on ZOOM January 14 @ 6pm CST.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

PEACE~LOVE~JOY - Holiday greetings from the FCG Group Tulsa

2020 has been a year of change, challenge and compassion.

This holiday season

what truly matters:

Family, Friends, Health and Hope.

From the FCG Group Family to yours, we wish you every happiness, and count YOU among the many blessings we are thankful for.

Oklahoma Covid-19 Part 8 - Micro small biz impact survey - will your business or self employed profession survive 2020?

Will your business or self-employed profession survive 2020?

GOT 5 Minutes? CLICK & BE HEARD

It’s time for MAIN street, not WALL street:

Small business, women-owned, and culturally specific micro businesses are the backbone of our service and gig economy.

Are you having a professional mid-life crisis?

Are you having a professional mid-life crisis?

This is the last question I thought I would pose to myself or to others until I started to hear a familiar saying consistent in both my circle of professional and personal friends - regardless of gender; there was still the same stumbling block. Being stuck and not knowing exactly why. Being uncomfortable, dissatisfied, bored or downright frustrated, but WHY?

 Some could identify its root cause and some, including me, initially could not.

Most only knew that they were uncomfortable, and uncomfortable to the point that it finally became a catalyst for change.

For some that change was welcome and pleasant,

For some it was a planned phase into ‘what’s next’ but,

For most when it happens it is an unpleasant jolt into the reality that you haven’t achieved your financial goals, your business goals, your definition of success, (or worse yet someone else’s definition for you), and

Finally you haven’t fulfilled your life’s purpose( WTF%%$!!)

OR

Maybe you HAVE crossed off YOUR checklist and the thing you’ve done all this time to earn a paycheck makes you miserable.

Sound familiar? Now that your crisis has a name, what will you do differently in 2020? Stay tuned…

Creating the BEST Executive Summary for your Business - from the SBA

Business owners can use an executive summary as the document to meet a variety of needs. However, many people are familiar with a business plan, but not an executive summary.

It is important to keep these key points in mind when drafting your executive summary:

• What do you do for whom?

• How do you do it differently?

• Why are you particularly good at it?

Need an EXECUTIVE SUMMARY? The FCG GROUP can help.

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Small Business Toolkit - HR Best Practices, Leadership Training & More!

Why you need an Employee Handbook with our featured partner SyncTank Consulting

Oklahoma Emerging Leaders Program

Limited spacing - act now! Each year the US Small Business Administration chooses a limited number of cities to host the Emerging Leaders Program.  Once again Oklahoma City will host an Emerging Leaders Program.  Emerging Leaders is an intense 13 class program that assists existing business owners in developing a strategic growth plan. The Emerging Leaders advanced training series is open to small business owners and executives that:

•             Have annual revenues of at least $400,000.

•             Have been in business for at least 3 years.

•             At least one employee other than the owner.

The cost of the program is completely covered by the SBA and our program cosponsors.  If you meet the above criteria and believe that developing a strategic growth plan would be of benefit, sign up soon as the registration deadline is quickly approaching and class size is limited to only 15 participants in Oklahoma.   Additional information on the Emerging Leaders Program can be found at http://www.sba.gov/emergingleaders.

Course Curriculum:

Classes will be Held at Rose State

Module 1 - Business & Leadership:

Class 1: Goal setting                                                     Thursday, April 17, 2014 8am-Noon

Class 2: Setting growth goals                                     Thursday, May 01, 2014 9am-Noon

Class 3: Challenges with growth                               Thursday, May 15, 2014 9am-Noon

Module 2 – Financial Management

Class 4: Financial statement analysis                     Thursday, May 29, 2014 9am-Noon

Class 5: Analysis as a business tool                         Thursday, June 12, 2014 9am-Noon

Class 6: How others see your Financials                Thursday, June 26, 2014 9am-Noon

Module 3 – Sales & Marketing

Class 7: Your ideal customer base                            Thursday, July 24, 2014 9am-Noon

Class 8: Competitive strategy                                    Thursday, August 07, 2014 9am-Noon

Class 9: Sales strategies                                               Thursday, August 21, 2014 9am-Noon

Module 4 – Resources

Class 10: Human resources                                         Thursday, September 04, 2014 9am-Noon

Class 11: Accessing capital                                          Thursday, September 18, 2014 9am-Noon

Class 12: Accessing new markets                              Thursday, October 02, 2014 9am-Noon

Final Presentation                                                        Thursday, October 16, 2014 9am-Noon

Jump start your Small Business in 2014

Click to read quick tips and tools to help you business succeed.

2014 Small Business Resolutions

2014 SBA Guide for Small Business

2013-2014 SBA Guide

Essential Guide for any Small or Start-up Oklahoma Business.

How to sell to the Government & Corporations

Getting to know your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) contacts can help you navigate the process of expanding your contracting opportunities. The 2013 guide can help.

Procurement Opportunities Guide 2013

OBAN - Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network

Not familiar with OBAN, they are a great local resource for businesses interested in contract bidding. http://www.okcareertech.org/business-and-industry/government-contracting

SBA Oklahoma Small Business Guide

This is an excellent resource for any business owner or if you are planning on starting a business in Oklahoma. OK SBA Biz Resource Guide