Starting October 2019, a 6-month financial coaching and credit counseling program for entrepreneurs is designed to improve credit scores and financing knowledge of participating entrepreneurs.
The PIDC/Clarifi Boot Camp is completely underwritten by PIDC and is FREE to each participating small business owner. All we ask is that participants implement the best practices that result in increased credit scores, better budgeting for business, and ultimately achieving personal credit goals and business goals. Plus, participants must commit to attending all of the sessions in the 2019-20 schedule.
Session 1
Monday, October 7 – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Participants meet as a group to better understand financial literacy and learn financial principles that are practical and effective for personal financial growth and increasing business capacity.
Session 2
Monday, October 14 – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Participants meet as a group to better understand financial literacy and learn financial principles that are practical and effective for personal financial growth and increasing business capacity.
Session 3
Monday, October 21 – 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Participants will be matched with a financial coach and Clarifi-certified credit counselor to schedule upcoming monthly sessions for one-on-one support and guidance.
Bi-Monthly Group Meetings
December 2019, February 2020, April 2020
Beginning in November 2019, following the group sessions, participants meet one-on-one with a dedicated financial coach and Clarifi-certified credit counselor until April 2020 to encourage and monitor progress towards achieving financial goals.
Selected participants will receive:
Business owners can expect to understand and implement best practices that focus on credit management, debt reduction, budgeting and money management, and savings habits while learning in a safe environment with other business owners. With the growth associated with this initiative, you will be better positioned to be a viable candidate for traditional bank financing.
Last year, 26 participants completed our pilot bootcamp. Here’s a snapshot of the impact of the program for its first-year participants. *
*for those who reported outcomes
PIDC can help if you are a business owner with a credit score at or below 700 struggling with the following:
We want to see you and your business achieve your maximum potential and develop a long-term roadmap for creating wealth.
Please note, this initiative is reserved for PIDC clients only and the email is not transferable. The PIDC/Clarifi Boot Camp is limited to thirty (30) participants on a first-come, first-served basis.