Preparation•6 min read
How to Prepare for a Business Debt Review
Organize agreements, balances, payments, notices, and operating cash flow before discussing debt relief options.
Start with every obligation
A useful review cannot rely on the newest MCA alone. Include loans, leases, advances, vendor arrears, tax obligations, and any personal guarantees connected to the business.
Collect the current records
Organize documents before the first conversation.
- Complete agreements and addenda
- Funding and renewal statements
- Recent bank and processor statements
- Current balances and payment schedules
- Default, collection, and creditor communications
Protect the operating picture
List payroll, payroll taxes, rent, insurance, and essential vendors by week. The amount left after those costs is more useful than gross monthly revenue alone.
Explain the hardship with facts
Identify what changed, when it changed, and how it affected cash flow. Support the explanation with records rather than optimistic projections.
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