Before You Apply: Key Tasks for Small Businesses Pursuing Bank Loans is an essential guide for business owners looking to secure funding from traditional banks. It's not the bank’s job to walk you through the loan process, and being unprepared can quickly lead to rejection. This book outlines the 14 crucial tasks every business owner must complete before applying for a loan and explains how failing to do so can hurt your chances of approval.

Each task is broken down with clear, actionable steps. More importantly, you'll learn how skipping any of these steps—such as neglecting to resolve unpaid back taxes or failing to provide proper documentation—can negatively affect the outcome of your loan application.

Before You Apply doesn’t just tell you what to do; it shows you why these tasks matter and how being fully prepared makes the loan process smoother, quicker, and more likely to end in success. By following the advice in this book, you’ll stand out as a well-prepared and credible borrower in the eyes of the bank, significantly increasing your chances of securing the funding your business needs.

Whether you're a solopreneur or a small business owner, this guide will give you the tools you need to confidently navigate the loan process, avoid common mistakes, and present your business in the best possible light. Don’t leave your funding to chance—set yourself up for success with Before You Apply: Key Tasks for Small Businesses Pursuing Bank Loans.