Pay Yourself First Class

Running a small business takes a lot out of you. You are working hard to keep things moving, make the right choices, and show up for your customers, and it can be easy to put your own financial well-being at the bottom of the list. Saving for yourself might feel impossible, but it is one of the most important steps you can take to create stability and lower stress in the long run.

In this class, instructors from First Electronic Bank will walk you through what it really means to pay yourself first and why it matters for entrepreneurs. We will talk about simple, realistic ways to build savings into your routine so you can work toward your goals, handle emergencies with less worry, and slowly improve your standard of living. You will learn how personal financial stability strengthens your business, supports better decision-making, and opens doors when you are ready to grow.

This is not a lecture about perfection or strict budgeting. It is a conversation about giving yourself room to succeed, taking small steps that actually stick, and building habits that support both you and your business. Come ready to learn, reflect, and leave with tools you can start using right away.

About Us:

Our mission is to empower underserved 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

We are designed to support business owners by offering small business microloans. Our application and loan process is simple and can provide funds for equipment, inventory, or working capital. Learn more at www.umlf.org