Need Business Funding? Improve Your Approval Odds & Unlock More Funding Options

Workshop Overview

Struggling to secure business financing, or unsure which funding route best fits your current stage of growth?

Many SME owners submit loan applications without fully understanding what financiers evaluate behind closed doors — leading to avoidable rejections or unfavorable terms.

This workshop, organised by SME Centre @ SMCCI, and conducted by Jamie Tan, Head Consultant at Onzla Ventures, will demystify what happens behind-the-scenes of a loan application, giving you a clear edge for future applications.

Learning Objectives

✅ Identify the key factors banks and financiers look at before approving business funding
✅ Learn to recognise common issues that can reduce their chances of approval, before submitting an application
✅ Understand the different funding options available beyond a traditional business loan, including alternative financing, personal financing for business owners and asset-backed solutions

Programme Outline*

3pm to 3.05pm: Introduction by Dale Aroozoo, Senior Business Advisor at SME Centre @ SMCCI
3.05pm to 4.05pm: Presentation on Need Business Funding? Improve Your Approval Odds & Unlock More Funding Options by Jamie Tan, Head Consultant at Onzla Ventures
4.05pm to 4.25pm: Q&A
4.25pm to 4.30pm: Parting notes and filling of feedback form

*The agenda is subject to change without prior notice

Disclaimer: Our workshops are open to locally registered SMEs. As there are limited slots, we welcome up to 2 attendees per company.

For more information, contact Arliana at arliana@smecentre-smcci.sg