The CAFLM Blog will feature financial literacy programs in March and April to highlight California Financial Literacy Month, April 2013. To feature your financial literacy program, see the dated February 20, 2013. Today we are highlighting Money Smart for Small Business Alliance Money Smart for Small Business is a new instructor-led training curriculum developed jointly by FDIC and SBA. The 10 modules in this curriculum provide introductory training for new and aspiring entrepreneurs on the basics to organizing and managing a business. In addition to grounding participants in the basics, the curriculum serves as a foundation for more advanced training and technical assistance.FDIC and SBA invite stakeholders to order and begin teaching this free curriculum. It is designed to be delivered to new or operating small business owners – persons without formal business training – by financial institutions, small business development centers (SBDCs), city/county economic development offices, faith-based organizations and others.

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Manual For Stihl 026 Chainsaw. The curriculum is a tool for bank-community partnerships. For example, bank staff could deliver the curriculum in collaboration with small business resource providers.To order the curriculum please click. The 10 Training ModulesThe topics for the training modules were selected as a result of focus groups and interviews with small business technical assistance practitioners. Eligibility No certifications are required to use the curriculum.

Those delivering the curriculum may find it helpful to have experience in the delivery of training, technical assistance or coaching to small businesses. Training Alliance The FDIC recognizes select organizations that deliver the Money Smart for Small Business curriculum through the Money Smart Alliance Program. Potential Alliance Partners should be able to conduct and market the training in their community. They should be able to provide follow-up training, referrals, or technical support to graduates of this training. Alliance partners can participate in a quarterly online town hall to discuss experiences with the training and share best practices for improving effectiveness.