Coaching

CEDF Business Advisors serve our borrowers in the capacity of coach and relationship manager to help foster business growth and reduce risk to our organization.

CEDF pairs capital with individualized support. Borrowers receive ongoing, one-on-one guidance in areas such as financial management, marketing, operations, and more. This hands-on assistance continues throughout the life of the loan, helping entrepreneurs strengthen their businesses, manage debt responsibly, address challenges, and build long-term sustainability.

What assistance can you receive?

• Advice on best practices in management, marketing, and accounting / financial controls.
• Help investigating, diagnosing, or researching business problems and opportunities to identify paths to improved results.
• Coaching on matters of leadership, accountability, action planning, idea generation, motivation, implementation, follow-up, time management, vision, and management of the emotional components of business ownership.
• In certain situations, assistance with implementation of technical advice.