 Not every company can afford a graphic designer out of the gate and contracting out projects can be costly and time-consuming. So how can you as a small business meet your needs for marketing materials for very cheap or free? This Utah Microloan Fund class will teach you how! Join instructor Sara Day as she teaches you the ins and outs of Canva, an online tool loaded with enough easy-to-use features and functionality that anyone can create what they need for their business. Logos, business cards, flyers, event covers, social media posts and more, all of these are at your fingertips just waiting to be created.
To receive the class materials click here to be emailed the materials or send an email to sday@umlf.com. About the Utah Microloan Fund: Since 1991, the Utah Microloan Fund (formerly Utah Micro-enterprise Loan Fund) has helped hundreds of small business owners make their dreams come true by providing low-interest small business loans. Our mission is to empower underserved communities throughout Utah by providing business training and funding to entrepreneurs in start-up & existing businesses that do not qualify for traditional funding sources. How are we different from other financial institutions? The UMLF helps people who 1) are just starting out and don’t have an operating history, 2) don’t have enough collateral for a conventional loan, and/or 3) have had life events that have had a negative impact on credit scores. We are designed to support business owners by offering small business loans of up to $50,000. Our application and loan process is simple and can provide funds for equipment, inventory, or working capital. Our experienced staff is ready to help you on your path to small business success as we help you secure funding and provide training opportunities to help you develop the skills you need to reach your goals. Call, email or stop by our office to learn more about how the UMLF can help you today!
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 Curious about using Instagram Stories for your business, but not totally sure where to start?
This Utah Microloan Fund course will teach you how to grow your business and stay engaged with your followers using Instagram Stories! Learn how to attract more of your ideal audience, boost your engagement, and even make more sales! In this class we will cover:
About the Utah Microloan Fund: Since 1991, the Utah Microloan Fund (formerly Utah Micro-enterprise Loan Fund) has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs make their dreams come true by providing low-interest small business loans. Our mission is to empower underserved communities throughout Utah by providing business training and funding to entrepreneurs in start-up & existing businesses that do not qualify for traditional funding sources. How are we different from other financial institutions? The UMLF helps people who 1) are just starting out and don’t have an operating history, 2) don’t have enough collateral for a conventional loan, and/or 3) have had life events that have had a negative impact on credit scores. We are designed to support business owners by offering small business loans of up to $50,000. Our application and loan process is simple and can provide funds for equipment, inventory, or working capital. Our experienced staff is ready to help you on your path to small business success as we help you secure funding and provide training opportunities to help you develop the skills you need to reach your goals. Call, email or stop by our office to learn more about how the UMLF can help you today! About the Instructor: Salt Lake Native and University of Utah grad Sara Day is a food, drink, and culture obsessed gal whose entrepreneurial spirit helped co-found the fast-casual restaurant chain Even Stevens Sandwiches. During her five years there, Sara was integral to the creation of the Even Stevens brand, marketing strategies, and engaging social media presence. Sara is now the Programs Manager of Client Training and Outreach at Utah Microloan Fund where she provides business consulting and training to emerging entrepreneurs as well as creates an engaging online presence for the UMLF. Sara brings over 13 years of service industry experience, her degree in Business Administration and a deep love for the community to the table for any project. In her spare time, Sara serves on both the board of Local First Utah as Marketing Committee Chair and the Westminster Social Impact Incubator. Sara also runs @local_enthusiast_slc, an award-winning Instagram aimed at bringing people together over shared interests in Utah.  Are you a small business owner who knows they need an engaging online presence but aren’t sure what to post? Have you had social media for a while and feel like your ideas are getting stale? With instructor Sara Day, this class will break through the fog and help you develop a robust content strategy you can go home with and immediately implement for your small business. Never again will the words “I don’t know what to post” cross your mind!
To receive the class materials click here to be emailed the materials or send an email to sday@umlf.com. About the Instructor: Salt Lake Native and University of Utah grad Sara Day is a food, drink, and culture obsessed gal whose entrepreneurial spirit helped co-found the fast-casual restaurant chain Even Stevens Sandwiches. During her five years there, Sara was integral to the creation of the Even Stevens brand, marketing strategies, and engaging social media presence. Sara is now the Programs Manager of Client Training and Outreach at Utah Microloan Fund where she provides business consulting and training to emerging entrepreneurs as well as creates an engaging online presence for the UMLF. Sara brings over 13 years of service industry experience, her degree in Business Administration and a deep love for the community to the table for any project. In her spare time, Sara serves on the board of Local First Utah as Marketing Committee Chair as well as runs @local_enthusiast_slc, an award-winning Instagram aimed at bringing people together over shared interests in Utah. About the Utah Microloan Fund: Since 1991, the Utah Microloan Fund (formerly Utah Micro-enterprise Loan Fund) has helped hundreds of small business owners make their dreams come true by providing low-interest small business loans. Our mission is to empower underserved communities throughout Utah by providing business training and funding to entrepreneurs in start-up & existing businesses that do not qualify for traditional funding sources. How are we different from other financial institutions? The UMLF helps people who 1) are just starting out and don’t have an operating history, 2) don’t have enough collateral for a conventional loan, and/or 3) have had life events that have had a negative impact on credit scores. We are designed to support business owners by offering small business loans of up to $50,000. Our application and loan process is simple and can provide funds for equipment, inventory, or working capital. Our experienced staff is ready to help you on your path to small business success as we help you secure funding and provide training opportunities to help you develop the skills you need to reach your goals. Call, email or stop by our office to learn more about how the UMLF can help you today!  Instagram 101: How to Create Your Instagram Account, Maintain It and Gain a Following.
This class is designed for both those just starting their Instagram journey as well as for intermediate users. In this class we will cover:
To take this class click here to be emailed the free materials or send an email to sday@umlf.com. About the Instructor: Salt Lake Native and University of Utah grad Sara Day is a food, drink, and culture obsessed gal whose entrepreneurial spirit helped co-found the fast-casual restaurant chain Even Stevens Sandwiches. During her five years there, Sara was integral to the creation of the Even Stevens brand, marketing strategies, and engaging social media presence. Sara is now the Programs Manager of Client Training and Outreach at Utah Microloan Fund where she provides business consulting and training to emerging entrepreneurs as well as creates an engaging online presence for the UMLF. Sara brings over 13 years of service industry experience, her degree in Business Administration and a deep love for the community to the table for any project. In her spare time, Sara serves on both the board of Local First Utah as Marketing Committee Chair and the Westminster Social Impact Incubator. Sara also runs @local_enthusiast_slc, an award-winning Instagram aimed at bringing people together over shared interests in Utah. About the Utah Microloan Fund: Since 1991, the Utah Microloan Fund (formerly Utah Micro-enterprise Loan Fund) has helped hundreds of small business owners make their dreams come true by providing low-interest small business loans. Our mission is to empower underserved communities throughout Utah by providing business training and funding to entrepreneurs in start-up & existing businesses that do not qualify for traditional funding sources. How are we different from other financial institutions? The UMLF helps people who 1) are just starting out and don’t have an operating history, 2) don’t have enough collateral for a conventional loan, and/or 3) have had life events that have had a negative impact on credit scores. We are designed to support business owners by offering small business loans of up to $50,000. Our application and loan process is simple and can provide funds for equipment, inventory, or working capital. Our experienced staff is ready to help you on your path to small business success as we help you secure funding and provide training opportunities to help you develop the skills you need to reach your goals. Call, email or stop by our office to learn more about how the UMLF can help you today!  Businesses need to be online but it can be daunting to figure out where to start and where to invest your time and money . This class with instructor Sara Day will teach you all you need to know about where your business needs to be online, how to create your different profiles, engage on each platform and most importantly how to manage your online presence. This includes the basics for a website for your business, Yelp, Google Business, social media platforms and more.
To take this class click here to be emailed the free materials or send an email to sday@umlf.com. About the Instructor: Salt Lake Native and University of Utah grad Sara Day is a food, drink, and culture obsessed gal whose entrepreneurial spirit helped co-found the fast-casual restaurant chain Even Stevens Sandwiches. During her five years there, Sara was integral to the creation of the Even Stevens brand, marketing strategies, and engaging social media presence. Sara is now the Programs Manager of Client Training and Outreach at Utah Microloan Fund where she provides business consulting and training to emerging entrepreneurs as well as creates an engaging online presence for the UMLF. Sara brings over 13 years of service industry experience, her degree in Business Administration and a deep love for the community to the table for any project. In her spare time, Sara serves on the board of Local First Utah as Marketing Committee Chair as well as runs @local_enthusiast_slc, an award-winning Instagram aimed at bringing people together over shared interests in Utah. About the Utah Microloan Fund: Since 1991, the Utah Microloan Fund (formerly Utah Micro-enterprise Loan Fund) has helped hundreds of small business owners make their dreams come true by providing low-interest small business loans. Our mission is to empower underserved communities throughout Utah by providing business training and funding to entrepreneurs in start-up & existing businesses that do not qualify for traditional funding sources. How are we different from other financial institutions? The UMLF helps people who 1) are just starting out and don’t have an operating history, 2) don’t have enough collateral for a conventional loan, and/or 3) have had life events that have had a negative impact on credit scores. We are designed to support business owners by offering small business loans of up to $50,000. Our application and loan process is simple and can provide funds for equipment, inventory, or working capital. Our experienced staff is ready to help you on your path to small business success as we help you secure funding and provide training opportunities to help you develop the skills you need to reach your goals. Call, email or stop by our office to learn more about how the UMLF can help you today!  Need to be on LinkedIn but aren't sure where to start? Already have one but feel like it needs to be beefed up? This class with instructor Sara Day will go over:
To receive the class materials click here to be emailed the materials or send an email to sday@umlf.com. About the Instructor: Salt Lake Native and University of Utah grad Sara Day is a food, drink, and culture obsessed gal whose entrepreneurial spirit helped co-found the fast-casual restaurant chain Even Stevens Sandwiches. During her five years there, Sara was integral to the creation of the Even Stevens brand, marketing strategies, and engaging social media presence. Sara is now the Programs Manager of Client Training and Outreach at Utah Microloan Fund where she provides business consulting and training to emerging entrepreneurs as well as creates an engaging online presence for the UMLF. Sara brings over 13 years of service industry experience, her degree in Business Administration and a deep love for the community to the table for any project. In her spare time, Sara serves on the board of Local First Utah as Marketing Committee Chair as well as runs @local_enthusiast_slc, an award-winning Instagram aimed at bringing people together over shared interests in Utah. About the Utah Microloan Fund: Since 1991, the Utah Microloan Fund (formerly Utah Micro-enterprise Loan Fund) has helped hundreds of small business owners make their dreams come true by providing low-interest small business loans. Our mission is to empower underserved communities throughout Utah by providing business training and funding to entrepreneurs in start-up & existing businesses that do not qualify for traditional funding sources. How are we different from other financial institutions? The UMLF helps people who 1) are just starting out and don’t have an operating history, 2) don’t have enough collateral for a conventional loan, and/or 3) have had life events that have had a negative impact on credit scores. We are designed to support business owners by offering small business loans of up to $50,000. Our application and loan process is simple and can provide funds for equipment, inventory, or working capital. Our experienced staff is ready to help you on your path to small business success as we help you secure funding and provide training opportunities to help you develop the skills you need to reach your goals. Call, email or stop by our office to learn more about how the UMLF can help you today! |