Does Money Equal Success? You bet it does. It's frequently a lack of capital that dooms a business before it can even get on its feet.

And according to a recent survey, the biggest potential trouble spot for entrepreneurial businesses is when they're experiencing rapid growth.

Larry Dondon, managing director of Entrepreneur's Re$ource Group, warns entrepreneurs to avoid these common financial mistakes:

• Failing to borrow funds
• Overlooking available financial resources
• Underestimating financial risks
• Ignoring the downside of investors
• Overestimating your borrowing potential
• Neglecting to manage lender relationships
• Preparing a loan application under pressure
• Failing to forecast cash needs

By paying attention before you hit the danger zone, you're more likely to avoid trouble altogether.