The latest brain studies suggest that most effective way to change our beliefs is to create a mental story of success. We need to picture ourselves as we want to be, and we need to talk about it. Here's basic formula: See it, say it, hear it.

Our unconscious brain sees everything in pictures. It does not filter images based on what our conscious mind considers true, likely or possible. It literally does not distinguish between reality and fantasy. Think of nonsensical dreams you've had!

Language is most fully processed in brain when there is a visualized image to go along with it. These images and words become linked to create our "truth"-- at least, according to our brains. And that's where it matters most.

Say it out loud, and you're engaging your aural learning skills as well.

By intentionally creating new images through visualization, we literally create our own version of reality, and as you've probably learned by now, we tend to live in whatever reality we construct. Our potential is limited only by mental images we choose to develop and store. It's that simple--and that profound.

Stop setting goals, and start creating intentions. The secret is to include ALL of these steps:

*SEE yourself in circumstances you desire. Picture it perfectly.

*Craft a one-paragraph story that you would like to be true, and SAY it in present tense, as though you are describing your life right now.

*Repeat, repeat, repeat. Demand to HEAR that same story every night before you go to sleep.

What's your intention? Focus on feelings, not numbers. Picture it, and write it down. Repeat it to yourself until it becomes familiar and beloved--complete with favorite parts, great pictures, and a happy ending.

Stop pushing toward goals and start being pulled by your intentions. Let your brain go to work for you.

See it, say it, hear it. You'll never need another goal!

Once you identify a list of potential lenders or hire a broker, get prepared. Do not think that business loan process is merely a matter or forms and paperwork. While there is more paperwork than you’d ever want to see, it is more of an inquisition. Step four:

4.Be an expert salesperson for your project. (Obviously), we think that you should use FundablePlans.com to build a business plan and use it as a written proposal. Whatever method you use, know your numbers and be able to defend them. Understand your market and be able to speak competently about it. Know your competition. Most importantly, (from step one) know your strengths and weaknesses as a borrower and be able to maximize strengths and minimize weaknesses.

If you are successful with steps one through four, you will expect to 'hit a home run'. You may, but most likely you won’t. Step five:

5.Don’t give up. Where one lender might have too many loans of your type in her portfolio, next may need exactly your loan to meet his goals (loan officers are paid to lend). This is not to say that you should 'beat a dead horse', but if you have a viable project, a good presentation and good “C’s”, you will be able to get financing.

Good luck with your project, if you have questions about funding feel free to use e-mail address below.