For many entrepreneurs, the journey from informal business operations to legitimate, fundable enterprises remains elusive. Marquisha Eddington Williams, founder of D&D Consulting and Associates Inc., has built her practice around bridging this critical gap, helping business owners navigate the complex requirements that financial institutions demand.
“We don’t just talk about ownership—we build businesses that banks say yes to,” says Williams, whose South Carolina-based firm specializes in preparing companies for capital access through comprehensive compliance and strategic planning services.
The challenge facing many small business owners extends beyond simply having a good idea or steady revenue. Banks and lending institutions require specific documentation, proper business structure, and demonstrated creditworthiness before approving loans or lines of credit. Without this foundation, even profitable businesses can find themselves locked out of growth capital.
Williams brings a unique perspective to this challenge, having launched multiple enterprises herself including Tax School Dropout, She Works Staffing, and She Speaks Community Co. This hands-on experience informs her approach to client services, which range from basic business formation and EIN filing to comprehensive funding readiness assessments and strategic growth planning.
The firm’s signature Business Success System provides entrepreneurs with guided training, templates, and funding preparation tools through a membership platform. Additionally, the Bankable Business Bootcamp offers intensive training on meeting lender criteria and structuring companies for funding approval.
Client testimonials highlight the practical impact of these services. “I never thought I could qualify for business funding, but D&D Consulting walked me through every step and got me ready. I’m now bankable, confident, and finally legit,” shares Jessica R. from Atlanta. Antonio D. from Houston adds, “Marquisha doesn’t just consult—she connects, corrects, and catapults you.”
The results speak to the effectiveness of the approach. Clients of the consulting firm have successfully secured SBA loans and grants, established lines of credit and vendor accounts, scaled from side hustles to six-figure businesses, and landed government and private sector contracts.
Williams has also developed the “Building a Bankable Business” webinar series, which includes a complimentary Success Scan that helps business owners assess their current standing with funding institutions and identify necessary steps to qualify for business capital.
The firm’s comprehensive approach addresses multiple aspects of business development, including back-office structure and support, personal and business credit education, and digital systems setup for small business operations. This holistic strategy ensures that clients receive not just advice but actionable blueprints and implementation tools.
As D&D Consulting and Associates Inc. continues to expand its reach through virtual services and automated systems, Williams maintains focus on what she calls “democratizing access to economic growth.” The firm’s combination of education and execution sets it apart from traditional consulting models, providing entrepreneurs with both the knowledge and practical tools needed to build sustainable, fundable businesses.
For entrepreneurs struggling to transition from informal operations to legitimate business structures that attract funding, the path forward requires more than determination—it demands proper documentation, strategic planning, and an understanding of what financial institutions require. Through targeted consulting services and educational programs, Williams and her team are helping bridge this gap, one bankable business at a time.
