Aldonna Ambler is a growth strategist and a friend of mine. She has a background in venture capital and in starting and growing multiple businesses. She works with community banks among other client niches. She
Here is a business resource for you. Use it:to understand business growth strategies better so you canhave more helpful conversations with business borrowers better assess their growth strategies...will their plan work?strengthen your relationshipas a good
Sam Thacker works with small businesses to secure all types of financing. He is often referred by bankers who either can't do the deal themselves or realize the borrower needs help putting together the loan
While business lenders are well advised to be careful giving advice, you also play an important role in the brainstorming process when talking with your borrowers. Developing your business know-how helps when meeting with:a prospective
SHORT ANSWER in case you cannot read the entire post: Meet with you small business borrowers for a new needs assessment Visit at least 3.3 times each year Understand their business Demonstrate that you understand
Okay, the financial pundits at the Huffington Post are fed up with Wall Street and big banks. There is a fascinating move afoot to, well, vote with our feet. Or I should say, with our
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
Lender Lingo makes talking amongst ourselves quick and easy. It can lead to confusion with borrowers, though. Confusion in lending agreements is a recipe for disaster! (See how nicely I tied in that soup
Every business lender needs to know all the options when your business borrower needs new equipment. Is a loan from your bank or credit union the best choice?Is it even an option given the borrowers
My podcast on What Lenders Look for in Business Loan Requests is in the premier edition of a resource you might want to share with your business borrowers:Business Credit Solutions "Our weekly roundup of what's
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