A MORE FOCUSED CONVERSATION
Preparation brings
the questions into focus.
Use this checklist to organize the context you want to discuss. Mark the items you have addressed and print a copy for your records.
01 / 0 OF 3 COMPLETE
Define the objective
Clarify what you want the next conversation to address.
02 / 0 OF 4 COMPLETE
Understand the operating picture
Organize the facts behind your assumptions.
03 / 0 OF 3 COMPLETE
Review existing commitments
A new arrangement enters an existing operating picture.
04 / 0 OF 2 COMPLETE
Prepare for the conversation
Bring a focused overview and a clear list of open questions.
WHEN YOU ARE READY TO TALK
Share the objective.
The inquiry form requests a brief overview. Keep confidential financial records for an appropriate later review.
General preparation guidance, informed by the SBA’s business-management resources and the FTC’s financing overview. Actual information requirements depend on the provider and transaction.