Advancing Black Entrepreneurs: Available On-Demand Sessions

Advancing Black Entrepreneurs by Chase for Business

In partnership with Chase for Business, Black Enterprise, the National Urban League, and the U.S. Black Chambers we’ve launched Advancing Black Entrepreneurs- a collection of practical resources to help Black business owners grow and scale their business.

This educational program, specifically for Black business owners, highlights topics that are vital to business growth and sustainability. These 90-minute self-paced digital sessions are focused on how business owners can address immediate and long-term financial needs and build resiliency.

Register now for any or all of the six sessions on-demand.

Advancing Black Entrepreneurs Session 1: Reclaim the Future

SESSION 1: Reclaim the Future
How Your Business Can Address the Challenges of COVID-19


This 90-minute digital session will cover topics including:

  • The increasing importance of bookkeeping.
  • Pivoting your business model in this new economic environment.
  • Helping your customers feel confident and safe.
  • Developing contingency plans for the future.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get the financial guidance and expertise you need to come back strong and build your business — from the organizations and bank you can trust. You can view all eight sessions of the first webinar below and use the button to sign up for more information about future webinars or to be contacted by your local Entrepreneurship Center.

Advancing Black Entrepreneurs Session 2: The Power of Capital

SESSION 2: The Power of Capital
How to Fuel the Growth of Your Business


This 90-minute digital session provides a deeper understanding of the various funding options and will cover topics like:

  • Thinking strategically about your cash flow.
  • Determining if your business needs to borrow.
  • Knowing why you’re a good investment.
  • Identifying which financial data is important.
  • Learning your credit options.
  • Understanding Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs.

Don’t miss this chance to take a close look at funding options you can consider for your business.

Advancing Black Entrepreneurs Session 3: Navigating Your Cash Flow

SESSION 3: Navigating Your Cash Flow
How to Use Cash Flow to Navigate Your Business’s Success


This 90-minute digital session includes the following topics:

  • Categorize and identify gaps in cash inflows and outflows.
  • Increase your cash in, with tips to collect revenue, get paid faster, and identify higher income streams.
  • Decrease cash out, with ways to evaluate your business needs, improve efficiency and optimize spending.

Don’t miss this chance to take a close look at cashflow options you can consider to help grow your business.

Advancing Black Entrepreneurs Session 4: Your Next-Level Business

SESSION 4: Your Next-level Business
How to Build a Foundation that Lasts


This 90-minute digital session includes the following topics:

  • Think like an entrepreneur to help you find new opportunities and think bigger about what’s possible.
  • Establish a foundation for sustainable business growth. 
  • Develop agility and resilience to help your business navigate challenges. 
  • Put people first to help you be a better leader for your business.

Don’t miss this chance to explore different strategies and approaches to help you turn your startup into a business that lasts.

Advancing Black Entrepreneurs Session 5: Marketing in a Digital World

SESSION 5: Marketing in a Digital World
How to Get Noticed and Build a Community Online


This 90-minute digital session includes the following topics:

  • Position your business so it stands out in a saturated marketplace.
  • Integrate effective strategies for targeting your core audience.
  • Maximize your digital reach across your website, mobile apps, social media, and more.
  • Plan, measure, and optimize the impact of your digital marketing.

Don’t miss this chance to increase your brand awareness and build your online community.

Advancing Black Entrepreneurs Session 6: Windows of Opportunity

SESSION 6: Windows of Opportunity
How to Discover Capital and Networking Opportunities


This 90-minute digital session includes the following topics:

  • Define supplier diversity and apply those findings to your business.
  • Stand out during the procurement stage and navigate the challenges of government contracting.
  • Access corporate supplier diversity programs for future partnerships.
  • Plan for certification — and use it to your advantage.
  • Nurture your relationships with government organizations and corporate businesses.

Don’t miss this chance to increase your networking prowess and land more contracts.