Introduction
Looking back, there were many times early in my career when the information in this book would have been invaluable as I struggled to fund my Main Street business ambitions. Hopefully, this will help you fuel yours.
In the first few chapters, I talk about finding the right bank and the right banker. I explain what to look for and how to foster the kind of relationship that gives loan officers a reason to make small business loan decisions based upon something more than your credit score. I’m a big supporter of the role community banks play within the Main Street business infrastructure. Although their numbers are dwindling, there are still many looking to partner with the small business community in their community to build strong ...
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