Life Asset Inc.

Life Asset aims to alleviate poverty, expand economic opportunities, and promote dignity and self-reliance in the Washington, DC Metro Area by empowering local low-income entrepreneurs through affordable financial products, services, and education.

Contact Information
1640 Columbia Road NW, #104, Washington, DC 20009
(202) 709-0652 http://www.lifeasset.org
Programs and Services Offered

Life Asset employs a highly unique group model for their small business microlending program that cultivates accountability among peers and leads to a high repayment rate to promising entrepreneurs who too often get overlooked by other financial institutions. You can apply for microloans for up to $5,000 and they also offer larger loans of up to $25,000 that can be approved based on repayment history and good standing among the group. Auto loans for the purpose of purchasing a vehicle for business use and credit building loans are also offered.

They provide one-on-one business coaching, technical assistance and regularly host educational webinars offered in English, Spanish and French. Additionally, in partnership with LifeCents, Life Asset offers a self-paced, online financial wellness training at no cost.

Specialized Industries
Childcare
Construction
Creative or Maker
Food & Beverage Services
Government Contracting & Procurement
Healthcare
Retail
Technology
Business Assistance Services
Financing & Budgeting 
  • Access to Capital
  • Credit Counseling
  • Micro-Loan Packaging
Business Planning & Development 
  • Business Licensing & Registration Assistance
  • Business Management
  • Business Operations
  • Business Plan Development
  • Business Start-Up Information
  • Phone Consultation
  • Start-Up Feasibility Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Video Conferencing Consultation
Marketing Services 
  • Business Development
  • Customer Relations & Satisfaction
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Social & Other Web-Based Media Training
Human Resources 
  • Management & Leadership
Space & Leasing Services 
  • Property Improvements
  • Site Location Assistance
  • Storefront Improvement
  • Storefront or Façade Improvement
  • Financing