Turn your business vision into reality with the Capital Readiness Program—designed to help Rhode Island entrepreneurs access the funding, knowledge, and support to grow at every stage, from start-up to scale-up.
Through Start, Grow, Scale!, we believe that access to capital should be built on trust and partnership—not just credit scores. This program helps small business owners strengthen their financial foundation, understand lending options, and gain the confidence to pursue funding opportunities that fuel long-term success.
In this program, you’ll:
- Discover your readiness to manage and finance your business
- Build strong financial management skills to support growth
- Learn how to understand and improve your credit profile
- Explore lending institutions and funding options that fit your needs
- Know when—and how—to borrow strategically
- Access hands-on technical assistance to become truly capital-ready