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Financing Sources for Start-up and Expansion

Small businesses may not be able to get bank financing or a business loan from a bank, but there are other ways to finance business start-up or expansion or get money for short-term cash flow needs. Here are some ways to fund your business creatively.
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How Do I Find Funding for My Business Startup?
Do you want to start a great business but you need funding? Read this article to learn more about the possible funding sources for businesses.
Using Trade Credit to Finance Start-up or Expansion
Financing a business using trade credit.
Using Equipment Leasing to Finance Your Business
Leasing equipment as a source of business financing
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Tips on borrowing from family and friends.
Selling Accounts Receivable to a Factor
Using Factoring - selling Accounts Receivable - as a source of business financing
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Whether you are starting a new business or you need money to grow or make improvements to your business, you are probably wondering if you will be able to find financing with the credit markets so tight right now. Your ability to find financing depends on thinking creatively and looking to alternative sources of financing. Here are 5 possibilities to get you thinking:
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