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David Bangs

David Bangs is the author of A Crash Course on Financial Statements for Small Business Owners published by Entrepreneur Press, from which this article has been excerpted.

How to Improve Your Chances of Getting a Loan

How to Improve Your Chances of Getting a Loan

A strong relationship with your banker and knowing how credit decisions are made can improve your chances of getting a loan.

October 1, 2010 in How-To Guides

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