Business Planning with Microfin
Washington DC, USA
April 27 - May 1, 2026
Delegates' Testimonials
The microfin tool has a lot to offer and it is very instrumental in the decision making of every financial institution. (no name)
This practical knowledge attained will be applied immediately on return to my work desk. I can now use the Microfin Tool. Thank you - Andrew (Ghana)
I enjoyed the Microfin the most and Mr. Howard's method of training. The chocolate is a wonderful bonus. (no name)
What is Microfin?
Microfin is a holistic enterprise planning tool, designed to help budgeting managers, CFOs, and operations officers plan debt financing, branch expansion, staff hiring, cash management, and asset purchasing. Microfin includes a complete set of monthly financial statements, ratio reports, cash surplus or deficit reports, portfolio growth graphs, and monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis.
The Microfin Seminar Experience
- Microfin seminars link strategic planning to operational forecasts for program growth, revenue, expenses, and financing using an interactive case study approach which give delegates confidence to implement Microfin.
- Howard's 30+ years of microfinance consulting with 25+ years of teaching Microfin to hundreds of individuals combined with 10 years of Microfin maintenance and enhancement gives delegates an insider's opportunity to learn Microfin and influence future development.
- Delegates can choose a 3-day Standard or a 5-day Standard and Advanced seminar.
- Lunch is provided along with a mid-morning coffee/tea/snack break
- Materials include a thumb drive with the latest version of Microfin and additional tools designed to compliment the Microfin instruction. A printed booklet with all presentation slides and the case study is included.
How will I learn?
- The best learning comes from seeing, reading, and doing.
- Seeing - Delegates will watch Howard explain Microfin section by section on a large TV or with his data projector.
- Reading - Delegates will read the provided case study influenced by Howard's microfinance consulting experiences. The case study goes step-by-step, providing a written guideline for future Microfin input and practice.
- Doing - Delegates who bring a PC based laptop will then enter the case study elements and ask questions regarding how Microfin is adapted to real-life situations. Delegates will be able to verify understanding with case study check figures. Howard takes time to explain any inputs which were not clear and created deviations from the check figures.
- After seminar support - Delegates are encouraged to arrange for a 1-hour Zoom consultation as they complete their own Microfin models for additional guidance and advice as needed.
Washington DC, USA April 27 - May 1, 2026
Washington DC has been a favorite desitnation for Microfinance Seminars over the years. A Microfin Seminar will again be offered in Washington DC during 2026 and in future years. If you lack a US Visa and the timing makes it impossible to attend this year, plan to attend the Seattle Microfin Seminar later this year or plan ahead to attend in Washington DC in 2027 the last week of April.
Most delegates enjoy the week-long Standard and Advanced Seminar, however it is divided into two two sections, respecting delegates' time and desired level of training. The Standard Seminar starts Monday April 27, 2026, and goes through Wednesday April 29, 2026. The Standard plus Advanced Seminar continues through May 1, 2026.
The Seminar location is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town located near Reagan National Airport (DCA). The Alexandria Old Town area is walkable in the evening and provides many options for entertainment and dinner. The King Street Metro Station is right across from the seminar hotel and provides easy access to downtown Washington DC, museums, the White House grounds, and further rail desitinations, such as New York City. Arrival a day or two before the Seminar or departing a day or two afterwards is encouraged to explore the area and for tourism and shopping. See representative photos below:
Pricing for the Seminar depends on when you register and pay for your attendance. Discounts are given for those who register early and bring multiple delegates from their organization. Scholarships for travel and lodging are not available.
| Early Registration Register before March 16, 2026 |
Standard Registration: Register before April 6, 2026 |
Late Registration: Register after April 6, 2026 |
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3-day standard seminar |
USD 750 | USD 850 | USD 1000 |
5-day standard AND advanced seminar |
USD 950 | USD 1050 | USD 1200 |
Seminar hotel* |
USD 300 per night | USD 375 per night | USD 450 per night |
* Other local hotels are available which are less expensive
Registration Forms and Contact Information