Preparing successful business plans and loan packages
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May 2, 2014

Preparing successful business plans and loan packages

Many farm and business owners do not have a written business plan. Many written business plans are unrealistic. Former Bank Vice President, John W. Nelson, III said too many businesses are ill prepared; they spend too much money on poor advice and do not have accurate financial records or projections. Nelson shared his insights

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