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Educational Courses
Advancing Black Entrepreneurs by Chase for Business is partnering with Black Enterprise, the National Urban League, the U.S. Black Chambers and the National Minority Supplier Development Council to help Black-owned businesses grow and scale.
Together, we’ve created an educational program specifically for Black business owners on topics that are vital to business growth and sustainability. These 90-minute guided sessions are focused on how business owners can address immediate and long-term financial needs and build resiliency.
Session Six: Windows of Opportunity
How to discover capital and networking opportunities
This 90 – minute guided digital session will cover the following topics:
Define supplier diversity and apply those findings to your business
Standout 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
Session Five: Marketing in a Digital World
How to get noticed and build community online
This 90 – minute guided digital session will cover the following topics:
Position your business to stand out in a saturated marketplace
Integrate effective strategies for targeting your core audience
Maximize your digital reach across your website, mobile apps, social media
Plan, measure, and optimize the impact of your digital marketing
Session Four: Your Next-Level Business
How to build a foundation that lasts
This 90 – minute guided digital session will cover 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
Session Three: Navigating Your Cash Flow
How to use cash flow to maximize your business’s success
Session will cover topics including:
Visualizing a year of cash inflows and outflows to identify opportunities for improvement
Analyzing your inventory and vendor relationships to decrease unnecessary expenses
Communicating with customers to effectively collect payments and broaden your base
Navigating slow times in your sales cycle throughout the year
Session Two: The Power of Capital
How to fuel the growth of your business
Session will cover topics including:
Understanding the different capital options for your business
Helping you find what financial data is important
Recognizing your credit options
Confirming when your business needs to borrow
Session One: Reclaim the future
How your business can rise to the challenges of COVID-19
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
Meet the Partners
Together, we’re working to provide eligible businesses with access to advice and resources to help you succeed for the long term.
Each session, offered at no cost, will be led by experts from our partner organizations, which collectively have served the Black community for more than 50 years.
Because Chase for Business recognizes the success and growth of Black-owned businesses isn’t just important for Black communities — it’s important for our entire country.
Click on one of our partners below to register for the latest courses:
For Informational/Educational Purposes Only: These views may differ from other employees and departments of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Views and strategies described may not be appropriate for everyone, and are not intended as specific advice/recommendation for any individual. You should carefully consider your needs and objectives before making any decisions, and consult the appropriate professional(s). Outlooks and past performance are not guarantees of future results. Deposit products and services provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC.
