Turn Your Business Idea Into Reality
Our free workshops help aspiring entrepreneurs build business budgets, improve credit for financing, and access local resources.
We Help You Build Strong Financial Foundations for Your Business
Learn to create business budgets, understand cash flow, and improve your personal credit to qualify for business loans. We cover grant opportunities and connect you to local business development resources.
Get 1-on-1 Coaching Through Every Step of Starting Your Business
Work with a coach to develop your business plan, set realistic financial goals, and track your progress. We help you navigate the startup process and connect with funding opportunities.
Our workshops are helping people thrive.
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Preventing foreclosureWithout your help I would have faced foreclosure of my home that is almost paid in full. The $2100 put me back on track with my finances. I really would like to thank all of you for what you have done for me.”Housing Stability Participant -
Keeping a family in their homeI want to say Thank You to you and Peoples Advantage Helping Hands program for everything you’ve done to assist me and my family. We were out of options and thanks to you we are able to keep our home!”Housing Stability Participant
Ready to Take Control of Your financial future?
Get free 1-on-1 coaching to build your budget, improve your credit, and reach your financial goals. All our services are completely free for Tri-Cities area families.
New Business workshops
Our workshops use real examples and give you tools you can use right away.
How long are the workshops?
Most workshops are 1-2 hours and include time for questions and hands-on practice.
Do I need good credit to start a business?
Not always, but good credit opens more funding options. We help you improve your credit and find alternative financing.
What if I’ve never run a business before?
Perfect! Our coaching covers business basics and we connect you with other resources for new entrepreneurs.
Do you help with business loans and grants?
We teach you about funding options and help you prepare applications for microloans and local grant programs. The amount of money you need depends on the type of business you’d like to start. We help you create realistic startup budgets and find funding sources.
Can you help me write a business plan?
Yes, we guide you through business planning basics and help you create financial projections.
More workshops
Whether you’re just starting to budget or ready to buy a home, our free workshops meet you where you are.
