This month we feature Bob Hunter, the founder of Oxford Pierpont. Bob is an expert at building more productive business systems, financing, compliance, tax issues, and growth. His company, Oxford Pierpont, offers business development services for both SMB and larger corporate clients who are in a growth stage. On the podcast, Bob talks about his corporate career as an Operations Development Manager and why he left seven years ago to set up his own consulting firm. He explains how he translates his experience of improving systems and boosting productivity into helping business owners reach their end goals. We discuss why a business owner needs a comprehensive business development plan which includes brand, compliance, and fiscal management. Then we talk about how the business can leverage the plan to obtain financing. Bob highlights his essential success factors for any size company, including defining goals, managing reputation, and building one-on-one relationships with lenders. I really enjoyed interviewing Bob because he gives business owners a clear roadmap to getting the vision and the financing they need to grow. The SMB is becoming a major economic driver in this country and Bob understands first-hand the needs and pressures of small businesses. Seth Block, Founder, The Funding University About The Funding University: The mission of The Funding University to Enable Funding around the world. Hosted by Seth Block, CPA. Visit The Funding University: https://www.thefundinguniversity.com Get Access To: 1. Blog: https://www.thefundinguniversity.com/blog 2. CPE Courses & Modules: https://www.thefundinguniversity.com/cpe 3. TFU Masterclass: https://www.thefundinguniversity.com/masterclass 4. Funding Expert Certification: https://www.thefundinguniversity.com/certification