How to Increase Your Chances of Getting a Small Biz Loan in This Economy

Posted on February 10, 2009
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In the February/March 2009 issue of MyBUSINESS, a bi-monthly publication from the NFIB, an article entitled “What Lenders Want” was featured. In addition to a) approaching the right bank, b) being prepared to answer tough questions, and c) identifying two sources to repay the loan, the following entry caught my eye. Entrepreneurs, pay close attention to this one…

BRING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN: Bankers considering you for a loan will want to know your plans, including your firm’s value proposition and sources of competitive advantage.

I tell my clients and colleagues this all the time, and couldn’t agree more. Even if you want a relatively small loan or line of credit, you still need to develop a solid business plan and be able to articulate your value proposition. Heck - even if you’re bootstrapping, you should still have a robust road map. Understand that skipping this vital step to launching a business decreases your chances of success and survival in this economy. 

Don’t know what a value proposition is or how to craft one? Click here:

http://www.denkenresearch.com/articles/ValueProp81908.pdf.

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