DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL LOAN PACKAGE ATTENTION SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: If you are about to apply for a small business loan or have been turned down for one in the past -- you won't want to miss this seminar. Presented by Joseph Houk, president of CFO Inc., a CPA with over 20 years of experience in commercial banking and public accounting, this program will give you the tools necessary for preparing an effective bank loan proposal. Learn what criteria banks consider in business loan applications, including paperwork requirements, preparing financial statements and determining your borrowing needs. Get the facts and increase the odds for getting a loan for your business. The program will be held on Thursday, February 27 from 8:00am to 5:00pm at the Enterprise Center, 4031 University Drive Fairfax, VA 22030. The cost is $99 per person and lunch and materials are provided. REGISTER today by calling (703) 277-7700 or fax information to (703) 352-8195. WEB: SEMINAR, http://web.gmu.edu/gmu/PTAP. E-MAIL: PTAP web page, PTAP@gmu.edu.

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