Slide Appendixes Glossary of Terms Term Definition Acronyms MS = Money Smart MSSB = Money Smart for Small Business TtT = the Trainer FDIC Community Affairs Section FDIC Community Affairs Section is under the Division of Consumer Protection. The Community Affairs Regional Manager’s contact information is provided as a reference for organizations that want to know more about MSSB. More information about the role of the Community Affairs Section is available at the FDIC website (key word: Community Affairs). Money Smart News Smart News is the FDIC’s quarterly newsletter featuring tips, updates, and success stories for financial educators. Smart Alliance Smart Alliance is a group of financial institutions and community organizations that promote and teach Money Smart products. There is no separate process to join the MSSB Alliance; however, a separate list of organizations that use MSSB is tracked. Organizations that choose to join the MSSB Alliance can share information specific to the MSSB Curriculum. MSSB Alliance MSSB Alliance is a group of financial institutions and community organizations that promote and teach MSSB. FDIC facilitates collaboration between the MSSB Alliance partners through a quarterly online town hall to discuss experiences with the training and share promising practices. MSSB Alliance Town Hall Meetings MSSB Alliance Town Hall Meetings are quarterly virtual online meetings for MSSB Alliance Members. Town Hall Meetings are a to share best practices, ask questions and seek guidance about establishing and running an MSSB program.
MSSB TtT Participant Guide MSSB TtT Participant is the guide or workbook created for Workshop participants. This guide was designed to inform financial institutions and community organizations about the MSSB Program and help them conduct effective MSSB introductory business training to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in their communities. MSSB TtT ToolKit MSSB TtT Toolkit is a collection of resources for MSSB Alliance Members made available as attachments or explained in the MSSB TtT Curriculum. The resources include: MSSB TtT Curriculum MSSB Promotional Videos MSSB Promotional Flyers MSSB Training tips MSSB Guide to teaching participants with disabilities MSSB TtT Workshop Plan of Action worksheet MSSB TtT sample Invitation and Agenda Template MSSB TtT Workshop MSSB TtT Workshop is a 3+ hour-long workshop designed for financial institutions and community organizations considering hosting the MSSB Program. The workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the MSSB Curriculum and training modules. It also provides practical advice in training delivery, as it was designed to help financial institutions and community organizations conduct effective MSSB introductory business training to aspiring and existing entrepreneurs in communities. MSSB TtT Workshop Plan of Action worksheet MSSB TtT Workshop Plan of Action worksheet is intended to serve as an action oriented exercise at the end of an MSSB TtT Workshop to help participants craft a Plan of Action by selecting all the modules they want to consider and by making a list of all potential stakeholders that they will approach to create an MSSB Program within their organization (See Appendixes Section to find a template). MSSB Modules Matrix Learning Objectives Best for… Identify the banking services commonly available to a small business and explain how these services work. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each of the banking services. Explain how business owners decide which banking services are best for their business. Business owners at early stages of business development or those who are seeking a loan from a financial institution. The banking module with the credit module may be two of the most useful modules for financial institutions and community organizations that may already have business training resources. While there