Kiva is a global crowdfunding platform that provides 0% interest, no-fee loans of up to $15,000 for small businesses and entrepreneurs who may face barriers to traditional financing. This session introduces how Kiva works, who it’s designed for, and how entrepreneurs can use Kiva as a practical financing tool for equipment, inventory, working capital, or business expansion.
About the Instructor:
Karli Salisbury has more than 10 years of experience in small business management, operations, and consulting. She brings a practical, grounded approach to her work with entrepreneurs and understands the real-world challenges that come with running and growing a business.
In her role with RCAC’s Building Rural Economies team, Karli supports small business owners as they strengthen their financial systems, improve operations, and make decisions that align with their goals. She is especially interested in helping entrepreneurs build confidence and create businesses that are sustainable, manageable, and rooted in the realities of their lives and communities.
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About the Utah Microloan Fund:
Our mission is to help communities throughout Utah by providing business training and funding to entrepreneurs in start-up & existing businesses that do not qualify for traditional funding sources.
How are we different from other financial institutions? The UMLF helps people who:
- Are just starting out and don’t have an operating history
- Don’t have enough collateral for a conventional loan
- Have had life events that have had a negative impact on credit scores
Learn more at www.umlf.org