Our Services
Southeast Economic Development Fund, Inc offers a diverse range of training and technical services aimed at supporting both startups and established small businesses. Since its establishment in 2014, personalized coaching, training, and technical support have remained at the heart of SEED$’s offerings. Additionally, SEED$ provides microloans with fixed interest rates and terms extending up to 60 months. This flexibility in lending terms distinguishes SEED$ from conventional lenders.
Our Services
Southeast Economic Development Fund, Inc offers a diverse range of training and technical services aimed at supporting both startups and established small businesses. Since its establishment in 2014, personalized coaching, training, and technical support have remained at the heart of SEED$’s offerings. Additionally, SEED$ provides microloans with fixed interest rates and terms extending up to 60 months. This flexibility in lending terms distinguishes SEED$ from conventional lenders.
Financing
Financing
SEED$ offers financing and technical assistance for startups and existing small businesses. We currently have loan funds available from a variety of sources, including First State Community Bank, Iron County Economic Partnership, Washington County IDA, St. Francois County Industrial Development Authority, U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division.
SEED$ Business Financing Opportunities
SEED$ Business Financing Opportunities
Financial Analysis
Access to industry data (show how your business compares to others in your industry.)
Financial analysis reports can be used to better understand your business’ financials.
Working capital
Use is to develop risk management solutions.
Helps you make better financial decisions.
SEED$ does not offer
• Construction loans (other than rehab loans for projects of $25,000 or less) •
• Lines of Credit •
• Personal loans •
Financial Analysis
Access to industry data (show how your business compares to others in your industry.)
Financial analysis reports can be used to better understand your business’ financials.
Working capital
Use is to develop risk management solutions.
Helps you make better financial decisions.
SEED$ does not offer
• Construction loans (other than rehab loans for projects of $25,000 or less) •
• Lines of Credit •
• Personal loans •
An alternative to high-interest payday loans. We offer affordable, low-interest employment-based loans of $1,000 with no credit checks or collateral
An alternative to high-interest payday loans. We offer affordable, low-interest employment-based loans of $1,000 with no credit checks or collateral
Training
Training
These courses bring the business basics together for future reference. After completing the courses, you will be able to apply what you learned right away. We are pleased to help you get ready to take the next steps in your business’s growth.
Money Smart for Small Business is a training course designed specifically for persons just starting out in business. It provides a quick introduction to the essentials of creating and operating a venture.
Modules:
Organizational Types
Time Management
Financial Management
Managing Cash Flow
Banking Services
Record-keeping as a managerial tool
Credit Reporting
Risk Management
Insurance
Tax Planning and Reporting
Selling Your Business and Succession Planning
These courses bring the business basics together for future reference. After completing the courses, you will be able to apply what you learned right away. We are pleased to help you get ready to take the next steps in your business’s growth.
Money Smart for Small Business is a training course designed specifically for persons just starting out in business. It provides a quick introduction to the essentials of creating and operating a venture.
Modules:
Organizational Types
Time Management
Financial Management
Managing Cash Flow
Banking Services
Record-keeping as a managerial tool
Credit Reporting
Risk Management
Insurance
Tax Planning and Reporting
Selling Your Business and Succession Planning
Coaching
Coaching
SEED$ offers a wide range of assistance to startups and existing small businesses. Through one-on-one coaching, training, workshops, seminars, peer networks and other services, SEED$ helps individuals in our region get the information they need to start or expand their small businesses. One-on-one coaching is tailored to meet the needs of the business owner/entrepreneur and is available at your place of business. Trainings and workshops are offered on a range of business issues such as lean startup, credit building, and customer development.
SEED$ offers a wide range of assistance to startups and existing small businesses. Through one-on-one coaching, training, workshops, seminars, peer networks and other services, SEED$ helps individuals in our region get the information they need to start or expand their small businesses. One-on-one coaching is tailored to meet the needs of the business owner/entrepreneur and is available at your place of business. Trainings and workshops are offered on a range of business issues such as lean startup, credit building, and customer development.
One-on-one assistance is provided at no cost to clients to potential and existing business owners and managers in the counties we serve; Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Iron, Madison, Perry, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Washington.
For more information about the services available or to make an appointment with a business development coach, call (573) 431-4296 or email hgarner@eastmoaa.org
Assistance and/or resources are provided in a variety of areas such as:
One-on-one assistance is provided at no cost to clients to potential and existing business owners and managers in the counties we serve; Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Iron, Madison, Perry, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Washington.
For more information about the services available or to make an appointment with a business development coach, call (573) 431-4296 or email hgarner@eastmoaa.org
