At the conclusion of this course, the learner will: Have a broad understanding of the banking system; its resources and opportunities as it applies to micro enterprises Be aware of the needs, limitations and resources of your professional banker and the ways in which you can leverage these to your benefit

1. Banking Course outline Module I Relationships Determining your financial/banking support needs Choosing your financial service provider Developing banker relationships Your banker as a part of your support team Module II Managing finances A banker’s perspective on loans Building an effective borrowing strategy Managing Cash Flow Tracking for warning signs Understanding a line of credit Guaranteeing you business loan The investor alternative Module III Resources Protecting your credit Government guaranteed loans Working with your bookkeeper and accountant Module IV Thinking in the future tense Keeping harmony between your personal and your business accounts Periodic reviews