Interview with Mike Menzies
How has the global credit crisis affected small businesses' relationships with their bankers? Mike Menzies talks with Jim Blasingame about the current state of affairs in the economy as well as what small business owners should know about their banking relationships this year.
Category: Banking, Investors, Capital
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What are the key small business banking issues ahead for America's entrepreneurs? Mike Menzies joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the role independent community banks will play for small businesses in the 21st century.
How will the Federal government's takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac affect your small business? Mike Menzies and Jim Blasingame talk about these government sponsored entities (GSE) are, why they got into trouble, how the takeover will impact our businesses and the economy.
Are you a member of your industry's national trade group? Mike Menzies talks with Jim Blasingame about his involvement in his industry trade group, the Independent Community Bankers Association (ICBA), how important trade groups are, and how bankers feel about customers who participate in their national trade group. Mike also talks about his thoughts on the economy.
How's your relationship with your banker? Mike and Jim talk about why now is an excellent time to become even closer with your banker. Mike also offers his ideas on whether we're entering a negative growth period in our national economy.
How will the sub-prime lending meltdown impact your small business? Mike talks with Jim about this, what he thinks will happen with the financial markets over the next 12 months, and how it will affect your ability to get capital.
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