Friday Oct 20, 2023
Preparing Your Business for Loans and Investors: Key Financial Considerations
- Business owners should have a strong understanding of their financials, including income statements, balance sheets, and debt schedules.
- Regularly reviewing financials with a qualified professional is crucial for maintaining a strong financial foundation.
- Lenders and investors look for a viable and successful business with strong cash flow and a solid customer base.
- Demonstrating a plan to rectify any financial challenges is essential when seeking funding.
- Debt financing involves borrowing money based on known and certain cash flows, while equity financing involves investors betting on the business's ability to generate new money.
- Lenders and investors want to ensure that they will be paid back and make a return on their investment.
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| 0:00:44 | Discussion on the fast pace of the fourth quarter |
| 0:01:44 | Importance of having strong financials for loan or equity |
| 0:03:25 | Key documents needed: income statement, balance sheet, debt schedule |
| 0:05:48 | Positive factors for lenders: organized financials, strong cash flow |
| 0:07:45 | Explanation of debt vs equity for funding |
| 0:09:38 | Risks and considerations for lenders and investors |
| 0:10:30 | Importance of fixing financials if unable to secure funding |
| 0:11:43 | How successful businesses attract funding |
| 0:12:25 | Contact information for Allison Rife Martin |
| 0:12:47 | Disclaimer regarding investment advice and performance |
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