Don't Bank On It Former banker shares secrets for finding funding.
By Karen Axelton •
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Seeking money to start your business? George Dawson, author ofBorrowing to Build Your Business (Upstart Publishing,$16.95, 800-594-3943), has plenty of ideas. With 23 years as abanker under his belt, Dawson knows what bankers look for whenmaking a loan. As owner of small-business finance consulting firmGrowing Your Business, in San Antonio, he also knows where to gowhen banks say no.
Business Start-Ups: Where should anentrepreneur start looking for financing?
George Dawson: Financing a start-up is like a layer cake.The foundation layer is your money; the frosting is the bank loan.There are plenty of [financing sources] in between. Finding themrequires persistence and a willingness to explore all theavenues.
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