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How to Get Funding for a Business

Up and Running

Startups have to deal with starting costs and ongoing businesses have to finance growth and working capital. Myth #1: Venture capital is a growing opportunity for funding businesses. Actually, venture capital financing is very rare. Venture capital. Don’t get discouraged at this point.

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The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Venture capital. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. Related sources include local business development agencies. Loans or line-of-credit.

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6 Ways To Get Credible Data To Support A New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

If ten percent of these numbers, multiplied by your average product price, will get you the revenue you need to scale your business, you will get the love you need from angel and venture capital investors. In most cases, these are available to the public for free access, and can be referenced and footnoted in your plan.

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Most Startups Get No Professional Investor Cash

Startup Professionals Musings

If your company needs only a temporary or small infusion of cash, you should try for an SBA loan, or a bank line of credit. Venture capital. An investment from a venture capital firm is usually expensive, in equity and control. Related sources include local business development agencies. Loans or line-of-credit.

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10 Ways To Get The Capital You Need For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Solicit venture capital investors. The process is long, but it doesn’t cost you any equity. Trade equity or services for startup help. Pitch your needs to friends and family.

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6 Keys To Sizing Your Market For A New Business Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

If ten percent of these numbers, multiplied by your average product price, will get you the revenue you need to scale your business, you will get the love you need from angel and venture capital investors. In most cases, these are available to the public for free access, and can be referenced and footnoted in your plan.

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10 Alternative Funding Sources For Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

In the US, you may find that the Small Business Administration (SBA) can get you infusions of cash without normal backup requirements. Solicit venture capital investors. The process is long, but it doesn’t cost you any equity. Trade equity or services for startup help. Pitch your needs to friends and family.

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