4. Small business financing refers to the
means by which an aspiring or current
business owner:
• obtains money to start a new small
business
• bring money into an existing small
business to finance current future
business activity.
• purchase an existing small business.
5. There are many ways to
finance a new or existing
business, each of which
features its own benefits
and limitations.
18. Other people looking for
additional financing for their
small business should look no
further than their
wallets: Business credit
cards are among the most
readily available ways to
finance a business
19. Credit-card-balance transfers
Balance transfers are one way to
help card holders pay off credit card
debt. Credit cards are a big business
today, with many companies making a
fortune off finance charges.
22. Those looking to finance their
business can always look to an angel
— angel investor, that is. Angel
investors have been responsible for
helping to start up companies
generally early stages of growth.
Angel investors can help nascent
businesses by serving as advisers.
27. While venture capitalists are
synonymous with the dot-com bubble of
the late 1990s and early 2000s, the truth
is that they may be a great source of
capital if your business falls into certain
categories.
28. For small businesses that are beyond the
startup phase and already have revenues
coming in, a venture-capital investment may be
appropriate.
For a fast-growth company with an exit
strategy already in place, venture capitalists
present a great way to quickly gain up to tens of
millions of dollars that can be used to invest,
network and grow their company quickly.
32. "Strategic investing is more for a
large company that identifies
promising technologies.
Using strategic investing must also
think about the restrictions the
investing companies may place on
them, as they can prevent dealing
with any competitors and possibly
even cancel the business relationship
at any time.
36. Sometimes, there really is
wisdom in crowds, especially if you
are looking to start a new business.
There are numerous
advantages to crowdfunding as a
means of financing.
37. Alternatives of small business
financing options:
Debt financing
Traditional small business financing options
Equity financing
Alternative small business financing options
Rollover Retirement Funds to Start a
business or finance an existing business
• New sources of debt and Equity Financing
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