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Referral Partner Program

Help your clients become funding-ready before they apply.

SLG Advisers helps business owners understand how lenders view their financial profile, what may be holding them back, and what to fix before they pursue funding.

Built for CPAs, bookkeepers, lenders, brokers, and advisors who want to give clients a clearer path without becoming a lender, broker, or funding consultant.

No quotas No exclusivity Flat compensation Weekly ACH
At a Glance

Why partners refer to SLG.

i
Help clients understand funding readiness before applying
ii
Protect your client relationship
iii
No lender conflict — independent analysis
iv
Flat $250 partner compensation
v
No quotas or exclusivity
vi
Portal tracking and weekly ACH payouts
The Problem

Business owners are applying blind. Their advisors see the damage.

Business owners often apply for funding without knowing how a lender will interpret their file. They get declined, take credit hits, become frustrated, or accept expensive financing because they do not understand the real issue.

01

Declined without explanation

Banks issue an adverse action letter, but the client never learns what part of the file actually killed the deal.

02

Strong revenue, weak approvals

The top line looks healthy. The financials, after lender adjustments, tell a completely different story.

03

Heavy write-offs, low taxable income

Strategic deductions help on the tax return and hurt on the loan application. Most owners never see this coming.

04

Confused by underwriting

DSCR, PTI, add-backs, global cash flow — the language is unfamiliar and the requirements feel inconsistent.

05

Considering expensive MCAs

Without options, owners default to short-term advances that quietly damage long-term lendability.

06

Preparing for SBA, unsure if ready

The owner wants to apply. The advisor suspects gaps. No one has a structured way to verify before the file gets pulled.

SLG gives those clients the underwriter's view before they apply.

Referral Triggers

Send us clients who say things like this.

If a client has said any of these to you in the last 90 days, they need SLG. Keep this list in mind — it'll trigger the right referrals at the right moments.

I got denied and I don't know why.
My revenue is good, but I still can't get approved.
My tax returns don't show my real cash flow.
I'm thinking about SBA funding.
The lender keeps asking for documents I don't understand.
I'm considering a merchant cash advance.
What We Do

We help business owners understand how lenders see them.

i.
Are they lendable right now?
ii.
What type of lender profile do they fit?
iii.
If not ready, what exactly needs to improve?

SLG reviews tax returns, bank statements, debt schedules, credit information, and business documents to create a clear capital-readiness report and roadmap.

Review Depth

Every report includes all of this.

i
Tax Return
Review
ii
Bank Statement
Activity
iii
Debt
Obligations
iv
Cash Flow
Analysis
v
DSCR / PTI
Review
vi
5 Cs Readiness
Check
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30/60/90
Roadmap

We do not guarantee approvals. We clarify readiness, risk, and positioning.

Why Partners Choose Us

A referral relationship that protects your client relationship.

— 01

You finally have an answer

When clients ask why they were denied or whether they are ready for funding, you have somewhere credible to send them.

— 02

Your client stays yours

SLG does not replace the CPA, bookkeeper, attorney, lender, or advisor. We analyze the funding-readiness gap and send the client back better informed.

— 03

Simple referral income

Partners earn a flat commission for every closed Full Report referral. No tiered confusion, no chargebacks, no recovered fees.

— 04

No quotas or exclusivity

Refer when it makes sense. No monthly minimums. No pressure. No exclusive relationship required to participate.

— 05

Transparent tracking

Partners see referral status, report progress, and payout activity directly through the partner portal.

— 06

No lender conflict

SLG is not a lender or broker and earns nothing from lenders. The analysis stays independent and client-funded.

Ideal Client Profile

The detailed referral fit checklist.

Self-employed business owners
Companies with $150K+ annual revenue
Business owners denied by a bank or lender
Clients preparing for SBA, bank, equipment, or working-capital funding
Strong revenue but weak approvals
Heavy write-offs or paper losses on returns
Confused by lender documentation requirements
Considering MCA or expensive short-term financing
Owners who want to know what to fix before applying
Not a Fit

Where we step aside.

Pre-revenue businesses, clients looking for guaranteed approval, or anyone expecting SLG to place the loan for them. We are not the right fit, and we will say so directly.

How It Works

Five steps. Simple for you. Clear for the client.

step01

You refer the client

Partner submits through the portal, uses a unique referral code, or makes a warm intro.

step02

Client completes intake

SLG collects required documents through a secure digital intake process. No partner work needed.

step03

SLG builds the report

We review financials, cash flow, debt structure, credit profile, and readiness factors.

step04

Client receives the roadmap

Client gets a capital-readiness report with a clear 30/60/90 day improvement plan.

step05

Partner gets paid

Once the Full Report closes and payment clears, partner commission is paid by ACH on the weekly payment cycle.

Partner Compensation

Simple. Flat. Weekly.

$250
per closed Capital Readiness Full Report

Flat partner compensation, paid weekly after the client's payment clears. No tiers, no hidden payout rules, no complicated commission math.

Payment Day
Every Tuesday
Payment Method
Direct ACH
Tracking
Partner Portal
Required
W-9 + Partner Terms
What this can look like
A simple referral that can turn into meaningful monthly revenue.
2 referrals
$500
per month
4 referrals
$1,000
per month
10 referrals
$2,500
per month
No servicing. No underwriting. No chasing documents.
Snapshot tier does not trigger commission unless client upgrades to the Full Report.
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Professional Disclosure Note

If you're a CPA, licensed professional, or work at a financial institution — read this.

Some CPAs, licensed professionals, or employees of financial institutions may need to disclose referral compensation or confirm their firm allows it before joining a referral program. SLG provides standard disclosure language upon request, but each partner is responsible for following their own professional, licensing, and employer rules. If you're unsure, ask us during your overview call and we'll walk through it with you.

Trust & Boundaries

Real trust starts with honest limits.

What SLG is

Capital readiness advisory
Underwriter-style financial review
Client education and roadmap
Independent analysis
Report-based service

What SLG is not

×Not a lender
×Not a loan broker
×Not a guarantee of approval
×Not loan placement
×Not paid by lenders
×Not a replacement for CPA, attorney, or advisor

We help clients understand their funding position. The lender still makes the lending decision.

Your Relationship, Protected

They came to you. They stay with you.

The hidden fear behind every referral: losing the client. Here is how we make sure that never happens.

Promise 01

We do not replace you

Clients still rely on their CPA, bookkeeper, attorney, lender, or advisor for their normal work. We complement, we do not compete.

Promise 02

We do not market unrelated services

No cross-sells. No unrelated offers. No taking over the relationship. The engagement is narrow on purpose.

Promise 03

We keep the engagement narrow

We analyze funding-readiness, deliver the report, and step back. The client returns to you better informed and better prepared.

Frequently Asked

Questions partners usually ask.

No. SLG is not a lender or broker. We charge the client a flat fee for analysis and do not earn compensation from lenders. Our independence is the entire point of the service.
No. The lender always decides. We help the client understand readiness, risk, and what to improve before applying. Anyone who guarantees an approval should be a red flag.
No. SLG's report process does not require a hard credit inquiry. We review documents provided by the client and work from soft credit information when applicable.
Three ways: through the partner portal, using your unique referral code at checkout, or by warm introduction directly to our team. Whichever fits your workflow.
After the referred client purchases the Capital Readiness Full Report and payment clears. Commissions are paid on the weekly ACH cycle, every Tuesday.
No. There are no quotas and no exclusivity requirements. Refer one client a year or one a month. Both are welcome.
No. SLG's role is narrow: capital-readiness analysis and roadmap. The client relationship remains yours. We do not cross-sell unrelated services and we do not market to your clients outside of the engagement scope.
Potentially. Each partner is responsible for following their own professional and licensing rules. SLG can provide standard disclosure language for partners who need it.
Next Step

If you have clients who need this, let's talk.

A 15-minute partner overview will show you the portal, the process, the report, and exactly how referrals are tracked and paid.

Direct Contact
info@slgadvisers.com
slgadvisers.com