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Sonoran Bank Launches "Business Success Series"

The first in a quarterly series of business consulting workshops that will help minority small business owners tackle financial management

PHOENIX- One of the leading minority-focused business banks in Arizona, Sonoran Bank, N.A., is hosting its first quarterly "Business Success Series" consulting workshop for business owners needing help reviewing, understanding, and managing their business finances. During the seminar, 10-12 select entrepreneurs will receive financial management advice at no cost from Aldo Aprile, esteemed certified public accountant specialized in small business finance consulting, and Sonoran Bank Senior VP of Lending Frank Coumides.

"Business owners should know how to properly manage their revenues so that they can avoid getting into a financial crunch," Coumides said. "With this seminar, we want to educate industry influencers who can spread the information downstream."

The "Business Success Series" will target service professionals and service companies, two years and older, that are looking to expand their operations and inspire growth over the next six months to two years. The seminar will educate business owners on how to review and analyze financial statements, maximize profitability and manage expenses, impact ROI on expanding operations, and develop a financial and tax strategy for their business.

The workshop will be held on July 15, from 8-10 a.m. at Sonoran Bank (3877 N. 7th Street, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ 85014). Complementary breakfast will be served. Business owners interested in attending the seminar should contact Frank Coumides at (602) 393-6950 or fcoumides@sonoranbank.com for consideration. RSVP is strictly required.

Sonoran Bank serves emerging and existing Hispanic and Non-Hispanic businesses (for profit and not for profit). Based on a foundation of relationship banking, Sonoran Bank specializes in commercial banking services for small to medium sized businesses. With a mission to value and respect its customers and employees, Sonoran Bank provides each customer with superior service that creates trust and focuses on total financial relationships.

For more information contact Frank Coumides at (602) 393-6950 or fcoumides@sonoranbank.com.

3877 N. 7th Street, Suite 150, Phoenix AZ, 85014