Raising The Money

Overview

Knowing Financing

Options for Financing

Finding Money

A Loan at Last

Summary

Worksheet - Determining Your Capital Needs

Worksheet - How Much Financing Do You Need?

Worksheet - Preparing For Financing

 

 


Overview
 

Rarely does an entrepreneur have all the money he or she needs to start or buy a business. Raising money can be a challenge. Expect it to take time and determination. Raising money for your business is an essential part of running a successful enterprise. Like many other steps in starting a business, the better your are at it, the better your chances for success.

Understanding what is needed to obtain financing and what options are available are the first steps in "raising the money." This chapter will help you to understand financing options and to make the necessary preparations to seeking financing.

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