In the mood to be inspired? Read on. Not in the mood, scroll to the bottom of the post for some 'cost' definitions and why they are important.If you have not yet presented a Junior
Posted Dec 29 2009 by
Linda Keith
I interact with a lot of lenders...between 20 and 100 each month...in the training sessions on 'Tax Return Analysis in a Tough Lending Environment [tm]'. Two weeks ago a lender in class asked: "Which sectors
Posted Dec 28 2009 by
Linda Keith
Knock, knock.Who's there?EconomistEconomist who?E-cono-mist predicting the recession. I'll try to do better next time.If that did not make sense...read that last line more slowly.I laughed...I really did!
Posted Dec 23 2009 by
Linda Keith
Is it a lack of supply (of small business loans) or a lack of demand? In a recent article, The Economist magazine opines that although lack of access to credit inflicted huge damage on small
Posted Dec 21 2009 by
Linda Keith
Credit Unions are an alternative to community banks for business lending. Whether you are a credit union wanting more guidance or a bank wanting to understand your competition, here's a sampling of the question-and-answer segment
Posted Dec 17 2009 by
Linda Keith
When a business is sold and the seller carries back a note, what happens when the buyer does not pay? And if the business assets are collateral for that note but the former owner accepted
Posted Dec 14 2009 by
Linda Keith
I'll be presenting this webinar on December 15th for CUES (Credit Union Executive Society). The subject matter will be helpful for credit union and bank lending managers.Do a gut-check and make sure that as the
Posted Dec 10 2009 by
Linda Keith
Peanut butter is sticky. Jelly slides right off. If your business borrower is pursuing growth during the recession, use this analogy to evaluate their choice.This thinking was inspired by today's post in Steve McKee's blog:
Posted Dec 01 2009 by
Linda Keith