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Published October 2, 2026 · Updated October 31, 2026 · By Michael Fieger

Two business professionals reviewing a document together, for the free guide Business Funding Secrets, with Devil Dog Marketplace branding

After 20 years of owning and running businesses, I’ve sat on both sides of a lending conversation. The owners who do well are usually the ones who walked in prepared and knew what the lender was actually looking for, whatever their numbers looked like.

So I put what I know into a guide, Business Funding Secrets, and it’s free to download. It’s written for established business owners who want to understand the process before they’re in the middle of it.

What’s inside

  • The new rules of business lending
  • What lenders really look for
  • Financial foundations that win approvals
  • Building a business story that lenders believe
  • The application process made simple
  • Choosing the right loan for your business
  • Negotiating like a pro
  • Managing loans for long-term success
  • Secrets of businesses that always get approved
  • Building long-term funding relationships

Where to get it

The guide is available at no cost on the EPIC! Business Connections resource library. EPIC is the networking community run by my friend Bryan Daly, and I’m proud to be a member. You can read the full overview and download the PDF there.

I’m not asking for anything in return. If it helps you walk into your next funding conversation with a little more clarity, that’s reason enough. And if it doesn’t fit where your business is right now, no hard feelings at all.

Download Business Funding Secrets, free

Let’s talk it through

No pressure and no pitch. Tell me what you’re working on, and I’ll tell you what’s realistic.

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About the author

Michael Fieger is a business owner and Business Funding Advisor, Partner of National Business Capital, through Devil Dog Marketplace LLC. He worked in the airline, insurance and banking industries and has a background in digital, branding and marketing, which gives him a well-rounded view of what companies need, from operations to funding.

This article is for education only. It is not individualized financial or legal advice.