Banking for Startups: Why Have a Business Account

Name: Banking for Startups: Why Have a Business Account

Date: November 4, 2020

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST

Website: http://www.goipdc.com

Event Description:

About the Presenter:

Wendy Robertson, Vice President, Business Relationship Banker

Wendy is VP/Business Relationship Banker at Florida Capital Bank, where Wendy specializes in business banking for customers that want a banker that will partner with them, understands their business and is experienced and compassionate about the challenges businesses face in today’s economic times. If you have a commercial lending need, she can show you how a consultative, creative banker can partner with you to work towards your financial goals.

Wendy has a love for startups and helping their business’ grow and thrive since she has had a few startups herself! She understands the struggles and is thrilled to be working with the IPDC to help small business’ reach their maximum potential.

Wendy loves to cook and teach people how to enjoy playing with their food! She resides in Gainesville, FL. Please email wrobetson@flcb.com or go to www.flcb.com.

About the Presentation:

FLCBank delivers custom financial solutions built on one-to-one client relationships using state-of-the-art technology. Our Treasury Management solutions provide clients with an array of products and services to better manage the cash flow of their business. In addition to our Business Online Banking platform we offer a Business Mobile App, Remote Deposit Capture, ACH (receivables and payables), wire management software and Positive Pay (fraud prevention), designed to complement their business and help them meet their financial goals. The bank has been recognized by the SBA as the top SBA lending Community Bank in the North Florida region five out of the last six years. Headquartered in Jacksonville, the bank makes loans across Florida. Their focus is helping local businesses gain access to capital with SBA 7a, 504, and USDA lending options.

In this session you will learn:

The reason for a separate business account
Types of business entities
Documentation needed for business accounts

Attendees will have an understanding of the importance of opening and maintaining a separate business account along with the financial and tax benefits. We will review the types of business entities and how to select the type that’s right for their business. After the presentation attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss banking services and cash management options.

The SF College IPDC Zoom Webinar Series offers local inventors, entrepreneurs and innovators the opportunity to connect with IPDC Partners, organizations and private sector companies who provide mentoring and learning opportunities for start-ups and their founders. These FREE events are led by subject area experts and cover topics relevant to product commercialization and growing your new business. The on-line events will be recorded and available for future viewing.

Thank you to Florida Capital Bank and our Technical Partner Alpha Creative Studio.