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Lenders and Investors look for11 Things – Part II

We discussed small banks and third party lenders last week in Part I.  This week in Part II we summarize 1-8 of the 11 things Lenders and Investors look for.
 1.  The Plan describes a marketable idea.
Lenders and investors want to see proof that customers want your product or service and are... more »

Lenders & Investors Look for 11 Things part 1 of 3

First off, don’t write off the smaller banks too quickly.  A number of small banks have funds available and are often more willing to loan them, but you need to have been in business for over two to four years, depending upon the lending institution, and show proven profitability.  It isn’t... more »

A System is Like Eating an Elephant

Think of the old cliché, “How do you eat an elephant?  One bite at a time.” 
This is what a system does for you, and your business.  It breaks things down into bite-sized pieces, which in turn gives the option to eat (or use) that bite or not. 
When you break down each piece of an action... more »