Episodes

  • Deep Dive -- Starting Your New Business Right

    Deep Dive -- Starting Your New Business Right
    Aug 13 2025
    Making a successful start of a new business requires not only creativity and hustle but a certain discipline to do things the right way. Compliance with regulatory expectations can trip up a new business owner who doesn't follow the checklist for doing it the right way. Google’s Notebook LM is the tool we used to voice the podcast. Dialogue was created by AI but based on our published booklet available at this link, or in printed form at our public access to capital events.
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    14 mins
  • Deep Dive --Ten Principles for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

    Deep Dive --Ten Principles for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
    Jul 15 2025
    Thanks to our free enterprise system, it’s still relatively easy to accumulate at least a small amount of capital to launch a venture. And whether it’s called a “side hustle,” “part time gig” or small business, it’s still subject to the market forces and foundational truths that ultimately separate those who succeed from those who don’t. Take advantage of our accumulated wisdom and learn the inescapable truths that every aspiring business owner must face. Understanding these root concepts makes the start-up path easier to follow. Google’s Notebook LM is the tool we used to voice the podcast. Dialogue was created by AI but based on our published booklet available at this link, or in printed form at our public access to capital events.
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    6 mins
  • Deep Dive -- Entrepreneurs Checklist for Raising Capital

    Deep Dive -- Entrepreneurs Checklist for Raising Capital
    Jun 23 2025
    Learn how small businesses typically get funded, and the seven most important concepts to have locked down to know you are prepared to take an entrepreneurial journey. Google’s Notebook LM is the tool we used to voice the podcast. Dialogue was created by AI but based on our published booklet available at this link, or in printed form at our public access to capital events.
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    17 mins
  • Deep Dive -- Can I get that business loan_

    Deep Dive -- Can I get that business loan_
    May 19 2025
    This podcast episode is based on CEDF’s Ready for Business Success course and applies to borrowing from a bank or a community lender. Enrolling in the free course on the CEDF website at CEDF.com/inquiry will provide you with a good understanding of small business funding and a questionnaire to help you learn if you are ready. And CEDF will provide you with an appropriate referral to get more preparation help from a business advisor. Google's Notebook LM is the tool we used to voice the podcast. Dialogue was created by AI but based on our website resources.
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    21 mins
  • Deep Dive -- Understanding How Lenders Evaluate Loans

    Deep Dive -- Understanding How Lenders Evaluate Loans
    Apr 15 2025
    Get a checklist for your understanding of what a community lender or even a bank is looking for as it evaluates applications. Preparation of your business is the key to success on your first try.
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    9 mins
  • Deep Dive -- Prudent Advice for Small Business Borrowers

    Deep Dive -- Prudent Advice for Small Business Borrowers
    Mar 9 2025
    There are many different sources for borrowed small business capital. But the terms can be very different and the net costs to the borrower can vary enormously. Be careful and be sure you understand how the products differ from traditional business lending from banks, credit unions or community lenders like CEDF.
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    14 mins
  • Deep Dive --Top Ten Reasons Loan Applications Fail

    Deep Dive --Top Ten Reasons Loan Applications Fail
    Feb 20 2025
    Nonprofit community lender organizations, just like banks and credit unions, provide responsible, affordable small business lending. Learn the reasons why some applicants stumble and how to prepare for success.
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    15 mins
  • Deep Dive --12 Tips for Securing a Small Business Loan

    Deep Dive --12 Tips for Securing a Small Business Loan
    Jan 7 2025
    Nonprofit community lender organizations, just like banks and credit unions, provide responsible, affordable small business lending. Learn the important factors to consider when you prepare to apply.
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    15 mins