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Building a Relationship with the Bank

Date Before You Marry

Business is personal. I once worked with a guy who didn’t think that way, and he worked very hard to avoid having personal relationships with his customers, his employees, and his vendors. That attitude didn’t serve him or his business very well, because doing business is a personal endeavor. Just like any worthwhile business relationship, the same holds true for the relationship with your bank. It’s important to get to know your banker.

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