Capital decisions are some of the most important—and irreversible—choices a business owner will ever make. Yet many tax and accounting professionals don’t get pulled into the conversation until after the deal is already done.

In this episode of The Growth Minded Accountant, we break down how small and mid-sized businesses actually access capital today—and why accountants are uniquely positioned to guide these decisions before funding is locked in.

Host Lee Reams is joined by Sven Nelson, Founder & Owner of Aevi Business Capital, who brings over 20 years of experience in commercial finance. Sven shares how small business lending has evolved, why traditional banks leave so many healthy businesses behind, and where brokers fit into the modern capital landscape.

You’ll learn:

• Why “I need a loan” means very different things today
• The real differences between term loans, lines of credit, SBA loans, and alternative funding
• When higher-cost capital can make sense—and when it creates long-term risk
• Common mistakes business owners make before applying for funding
• Why payment structure often matters more than interest rate
• Where accountants fit into capital advisory without becoming lenders
• How early involvement helps protect cash flow, tax efficiency, and exit options

This episode is designed for growth minded accountants, advisory-focused firms, and business owners who want a clearer understanding of capital—without the hype or confusion.

🔗 Resources Mentioned

• Become an Aevi Business Capital Partner
  https://www.countingworkspro.com/part
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• Take a Tour of the Capital Advisory Playbook
  https://www.countingworkspro.com/demo
  
  

If capital conversations are already happening with your clients—or happening without you—this episode will help you understand where you belong in the process and how to add meaningful advisory value.

🎙️ Thanks for listening to The Growth Minded Accountant.