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Strategies to fund your small business

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In order to fund your small business effectively you must be able to understand what your financing options are and if they are right for your situation. There are several strategies you can use in order to fund your small business and you need to find the strategy that works for the type of business you have and to figure out how to apply for the money. In most cases small business owners will start with the money that they have personally saved up to fund their business. They may be able to acquire a loan from a bank, but it is usually pretty rare for them to be able to do this without collateral and any evidence of the business being a success. This is why most small businesses will start with a very low amount of money and it is a game of working hard to bring in money from your customers and using smart cash management techniques in order to help the business become a success.

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Ways to land venture capital funding

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Many prospective business owners are looking to venture capital funding as a way to get their business off the ground. The reality is that venture capital funding has slowed down considerably, but there is some available. However, it is crucial the in order to capture funding today, entrepreneurs will have to do a lot more than present a lucrative business model and pick the right management team. In today's market, venture capitalists are increasingly becoming attuned to a business' ability to manage the rate at which they use investment dollars. This means that since it'll likely take longer for companies to make it big or get bought out, they'll be expected to make do with less for longer.Savvy small business owners must then understand the ramification of this and plan accordingly. To help land venture capital funding, here are some "do's" and "don'ts":

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How to ask family and friends to invest in your small business

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If you have exhausted other financing options, for your small business, and are now considering asking family and friends, for business funding, you should understand that there are certain rules you should follow. Following these rules will not only make the process easier, but allow you to keep important personal relationships intact and healthy. The first thing to keep in mind is that you should never take personal relationships for granted, or expect someone to give or lend you cash, even if you feel they have "money to burn." Here are the rules you should know about how to ask family and friends to invest in your small business-

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Alternative sources of funding for your small business

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As the economy continues to struggle to rebound, and unemployment rates remain at historical highs, many people have considered following their entrepreneurial dreams of "creating" their own job. The good news is that while hard times have kept demand for small businesses high, and a wide selection of options are on the market, most business buyers are facing one major challenge-accessing the capital required to start one. It's very rare that a prospective business owner has enough cash to buy a business outright, so traditionally they have relied on a variety of sources to finance the purchase. Unfortunately, the primary source of capital for existing small business buyers and owners (commercial and bank loans), has dried up significantly over the past few years. However, while that can be grim, for aspiring business buyers, or small business owners, fortunately there are other ways to secure financing for your business. If you are in the market, and face a lack of capital, you may want to consider the following alternative sources of funding for your small business-

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Financial ratio analysis

figures19082355.jpg When you are investing in a business or you are assessing how your business is running, a financial ratio analysis is one of the best tools you can use. It will allow you to compare the financial performance of your business to others in the industry so you can see just how well it's doing. There are multiple accounting formulas you can use in order to assess your company's strengths and to check on it's weaknesses. This way you will be able to change things when necessary in order to continue growing and strengthening your business.

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What you will need for a small business loan

airplane30902462.jpgHow you present yourself can often times mean the difference between getting the small business loan you need and going home empty handed. Small business owners who take the time to make sure they have the right loan documentation, and present themselves in the best possible way, are the most likely to get the funding they are seeking. Experts agree that whether you are seeking a small business loan to start a new venture, or improve your existing business, taking the time to polish your business plan, and gather documents to highlight your prior successes, may help make your business a more appealing candidate for a loan. Here is what you need to know about what you will need for a small business loan. Keep in mind that while each financial institution has its own review process, the following documents could emphasize your successes as part of the loan application process:

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What to do with a business finance loan

businessmeeting33030005.jpgWhen you apply for business finance loans, you need to read through the application and make sure there are no restrictions or limitations on how you can use the money. Some of the loans out there state the funds can only be used for renovation or for the purchase of new equipment. However most of the business finance loan options will allow you to use the money for anything as long as it's going to help the business in some way. If you want to figure out to get a business loan and then figure out what to do with it, here are some tips that may help:

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Your business credit profile

folder30394905.jpgA good business credit profile is essential for any business that needs a loan or any other type of credit. This article discusses what a business credit profile is, how a business can establish one, and how a business owner can manage the business' credit profile.

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Setting financial goals for your business

charttwo30340387.JPGDetermining how much money you want your business to make in a year is a very serious decision and something that has to be given serious thought and sufficient time to do properly.Setting financial goals for your business marks a very important milestone in each year for the business and will determine many of the actions that you will take over the course of time.Setting business financial goals is similar in some ways to managing personal finances and accomplishing them will bring great satisfaction.

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How to get the business loan you want

arguingcoworkers23282211.jpgMost business owner will need to get a business loan. Many times a business owner will need to apply for a business loan to start up their business, or to expand their business. While a business owner cannot control every aspect of their business loan, they can do a few things that can help them get a great business loan that will work well for them and for their business. This article discusses five things that a business owner can do to help them get the business loan they want.

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Choosing the right bank for business finance

mansmiling30396607.jpgChoosing the right bank for business finances is a very important decision for any business owner to make. There are many things that a business owner needs to take into consideration when choosing a bank for their business finances. This article discusses some of the things that a business owner needs to think about when they are choosing a bank for their business finances.

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The basics of business finance

maninfrontofbuilding30337424.jpgAnyone can start a small business and run it successfully.All that you need is a little bit of education and the motivation to get things done.One of the most important business concepts to master is business finance. Business finance topics are important to manage not only while you are running a business but before your business is even started.Here are some tips to keep in mind as you formulate a basic understanding of business finance.

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Increase profits through good finance management

debt39160349.jpgHaving profits in a business is essential to longevity and also to having a good income through the business.There are many ways that small business owners seek to increase profits.Much of their time is spent trying to think of ways to cut costs or to increase sales so they can make more money, but they often overlook the fact that managing finances more effectively can also lead to increased profits.

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Giving a good loan presentation

cupsofcoffee37472685.jpgLoan presentations are very important to securing funding for business loans and are also a great way to improve on skills that will generally be helpful in the business world.Having a plan for your business is a great way to help you make the business successful, but will also make it easier for you to secure financing as well.To give a good loan presentation, you'll need to adapt your business plan to meet the needs of a bank or other lender and convince them that you are a good candidate for funding.

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Getting financing for your business

brokenpiggybank19151356.jpgMost small businesses start out the same; you have a great idea and maybe even a following of people who have bought your product.So you decide that you are going to start your own business.Congratulations!But wait, you don't have any money, at least not enough money to really get your business up and running.So now what?Well, you need financing and fortunately there are a number of ways that you can get the money that you need to start and run your business the right way.

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How can I get more money?

manwithmoney23268183.jpgEveryone wants to know what they can do to have more money. No matter how much you have, you want more. So, what can you do to get more money? Well, most people think there is no magic answer to have to get more money, but the truth is, there is. It is not about the job you have, or the education you get, while they can help, they are not necessary to have more money than you now have. The way you get more money, is by using the money you have in a wiser fashion. You do not have to make more to have more, you have to spend less, and spend smarter. Here's how:

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What you need to know before seeking business financing

broker19160449.jpgBusiness owners that are seeking financing must prepare themselves with collateral, their credit score, and a business plan if they want to obtain the funding necessary. Here are some tips to follow if you are seeking business financing:

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What you need to apply for a business loan

chair30393486.JPGThe loan approval process can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. To reduce the amount of time you spend waiting for a business loan to be approved, you need to gather some of these documents to use with your application:

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Using business investors to fund your business

money30743392.jpgIf you have ever given, any thought to opening up your own business you are probably already aware of the fact that you are going to need to obtain funding for your business. Without some type of capital, you are not going to be able to get your business started, nor will you be able to keep it going. Lack of capital is what prevents most people from starting their own business. If you are serious about opening a small business, you are going to need to look at the different ways of obtaining that capital. You can approach banks for loans, sell your personal property, or take out a second mortgage on your home, just to try to raise capital for your business.

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Using business credit cards

creditcards30325356.jpgBusiness owners have found that obtaining a business credit card is easier than obtaining a business line of credit and they have lower interest rates. Business credit cards carry several advantages like online bill-pay, zero-percent interest for 12 months, rewards, and the ability to purchase equipment and supplies without the hassle of applying for a loan and waiting for approval.

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Understanding angel investors

mansmiling26246769.jpgFinding investors to help your start-up is critical to the success of your business. Angel investors can be your biggest ally when you are looking for financing. Angel investors are normally entrepreneurs that have achieved success and are willing to invest a great deal of money into your start-up to watch it become successful. Some angel investors will work with a small group while others prefer to invest alone. When an angel investors pools their money with others, it is called an "angel fund." Each investor will meet with the group and take a vote on the start-ups they want to invest in.

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Types of business loans

womanatdesk30344550.jpgThere are various types of business loans to consider when you are trying to finance your small business. Here is a guide to help you understand the different business loan options you have available:

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The basics of business loans

manreviewingnewspaper19312744.jpgThe success of a business can depend upon how much money they borrow with a business loan. If you sensibly borrow money, your company can pay it back without paying too much in interest fees. If you borrow too much, you may have difficulties paying it back. Half of all small businesses fail within the first 12 months, which is why it is important to borrow only what you need to get started. There are several different aspects of business loans, this article will cover a few of the basics you need to know.

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Obtaining good business loan rates

laptop30349514.jpgFinding funding for a small business is extremely difficult due to the high-risk of start-ups. Lenders are naturally hesitant to provide you with the funding you need because you do not have collateral to front the loan or because you don't have any money from other investors. If you really want to receive a business loan with good rates, you need to demonstrate a strong ability to control your finances and have your business be in operation for at least 2 years before you apply for the loan.

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Obtaining financing with bad credit

paying23246187.jpgIf you have bad credit you are considered a high risk to, lenders so many banks or other traditional lenders will not want to take a chance on loaning you money, even if it's for a business. In getting a business loan, many lenders are going to look at your personal credit score to determine if they are going to grant you credit.

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Improve your business credit profile

businessmeeting26246912.jpgThe current economy has reminded lenders to be weary about extending credit to every applicant. Business owners have found that their personal credit scores play a large role in their ability to obtain credit for their business along with their business credit score and financial outlook.

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Getting the right funding for your business

ladywithmoney30383826.jpgWhen starting a business you are going to need some type of funding, the problem is what kind of funding is right for your business. Your business does not have a credit history so it can be rather difficult getting traditional funding for your business, unless you personally have a great credit score. Luckily, there are many methods of funding for your small business; all you have to do is choose the best method for your business.

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Finding money to finance your start-up

womanthinkingandsmiling33030170.jpgEntrepreneurs spend roughly $70,000 to start a business. Obtaining money to finance a start up can be challenging and often frustrating for many entrepreneurs. Almost 1 in 3 small businesses will fail within the first year so lenders have a hard time believing every entrepreneur that walks thorough their doors. This article will discuss some of the things you need to help your business find the money you need to get started.

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Angel investors can help get your business started

business41865609.jpgIf you are looking to get funding for your business, but cannot get funding the traditional way, another option that you have is using an angel investor. An angel investor is somebody who invests in businesses that are just getting started or businesses that are looking to expand. Angel investors are similar to venture capitalists, but rather than forming a limited partnership with other investors, angel investors invest on their own in opportunities that they think are worthwhile.

With angel investors they are looking for businesses to invest in because they are looking to receive a higher return on their investment, businesses usually give a higher return than traditional investment opportunities. No matter what the reason angel investors have for investing in a business they are a great opportunity for business owners because they provide funding when other opportunities fail. In addition to capital, angel investors can also provide expertise, experience, and contacts for business owners to use in a specific line of business.

Before you can consider using an angel investor, you will need to know more about them, so you can understand how angel investors work. Here are some things that you need to know about angel investors.

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Using a venture capitalist to finance your business

chart30392829.JPGTo successfully run a business you are going to need to obtain some form of financing to get your business up off the ground. The reason for this is that in order to keep your business up and running you will need to obtain some type of capital just to get the business started, without capital the business will never get up and running so it will never have the chance of being successful. Most people who want to start a business but don't, simply do not start their own business because they do not have the capital required to get the business running. Nor do they have the means of raising the capital through business loans or other means of financing.

For people who cannot get funding through banks or other methods of financing the one option they have left is to get funding for their business through venture capital. Venture capital is money that is given by investors to business owners so that they can open up businesses. Venture capital is private equity that is provided to business owners by outside investors, also known as venture capitalists.

Here are some things that you should know about using a venture capitalist when funding your business.

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Using a finance broker to get financing for your business

broker30347317.jpgOne way to obtain financing for your business is to use a finance broker to find places to give you financing. A finance broker will be able to help you find numerous ways of financing your business, they will also be able to provide you with advice on which route of financing would be your best option. Your finance broker will also be able to help you find investors for your business, if you are looking to expand or start a high-risk business. The right business broker for your business is going to depend on what you are doing with your business.

If you plan on using a finance broker to help you get financing for your business here are a few tips that you can use. These tips will help you to find the perfect finance broker for your finance needs.

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Unsecured lines of credit for financing your business

businessmeeting26246912.jpgOne popular option that you have for financing your business is using an unsecured line of credit. If you are thinking about using this option though you will need to make sure that you have a good credit score. If you do not have a good credit score, you will not be able to use this option because you will not qualify for it. The reason you need a good credit score is that you are not putting down any type of collateral, so there is no guarantee that you will pay the loan back, so if you default on the loan the lender will not be able to recoup any of their losses.

If you're planning to use unsecured lines of credit to finance your business here are some things you will need to consider.

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How to get investors to fund your business

businessmeeting26668412.jpgOne option you have for financing your business is to use investors. Investors, whether they are angel investors or venture capitalists, will provide you with the funding that your business needs to get started. While there are plenty of investors around that are interested in investing in businesses, the chances of finding an investor without doing anything is slim to none. As a business owner if you want to use an investor to help your business gets started, you are going to need to do a few things to attract them to your business.

Here are the steps you will need to follow in order to attract investors to your business.

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What is the best funding option for your small business?

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There are several types of business financing options for small businesses. Unsecured credit cards, factoring, leasing, and short term business loans are some of the most popular methods for many small businesses.

Short Term Business Loan
A great advantage of a short term business loan is that it can help even out cash flow when your accounts payable schedule is shorter than your sales cycle. Depending upon how much time you need a short term loan can last anywhere from 90 days to 3 years. Typically, banks require very specific repayment plans for a short term loan. Many banks expect their money back once your customer has paid you. The same thing applies with inventory short term loans, when the inventory has sold; you are expected to pay back the lender.

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How to choose a lender for business finances

investmentagent16485586.jpg You have a great idea for a business; now all you need is the money. Not everyone has the cash to open up a business from the ground up. With so many expenses going into beginning a business, one of the first and most important things you can do find funding.

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How to creatively finance a small business

money32207068.jpg Many people dream of starting and running their own business. The opportunity to be your own boss, set your own hours, and make money doing something you care about and work hard for is appealing to many people.

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Why it pays to get help with your small business funding

ladywithmoney30383826.jpg Let's face the facts, if you run a small business, funding is key to your success. It takes money to buy inventory, to pay employees, and to keep things running. Often, in the start up years of a company, that needed money is hard to come by. This is when it really pays to have someone who is an expert at small business loans help you.

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Accounts receivable financing business funding invoices

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If you want to improve the cash flow for your business, using your accounts receivable to do so is a good idea. Many people do not consider their invoices as a good source for cash, but they certainly can be.

What is accounts receivable financing?
A/R financing is using your company's accounts receivables as collateral for a loan, or line of credit. Of course there is such thing as factoring where you essentially sell your AR, but this is not that, you simply use them to obtain a loan or a business line of credit.

The way this works is that you will use your A/R to secure a loan. The business loan or business line of credit will advance 60-95% of your accounts receivables. Basically, how much A/R you have will determine how big your loan is. Thus, you never get yourself in trouble with a loan because you know you can for sure pay it.

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Having a legitimate profile for funding

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In order to receive proper funding your business will need to set up a business finance portfolio. A business finance portfolio holds a collection of the investments made by the company.In building up an investment portfolio a business typically conducts an investment analysis or uses the services of a financial advisor or a financial institution which offers portfolio management services.

Holding a business finance portfolio is a great way for controlling your assets. Assets help a lender determine if you are legitimate for funding. The assets in the profile portfolio usually include stocks, bonds, options, warrants, gold certificates, real estate, future contracts, production facilities, and other items that are expected to retain value.

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Tips for the best choice of funding for your business

If you've got a great business idea and want to either start up a company, or change the current direction of your business, you may be in need of some funding.Not everyone has a rich relative or friend to support them in times of creativity or expansion.So here are some tips for the best choice of funding for your business.

There are many options available to you when looking for financing.Some are less difficult than others, but all require some planning.In order to plan, you must answer these three questions:
1. What will you use the money for?You must know exactly where your money, if you get it, will be used. You must be specific, as thinking in generalities usually only leads to disaster. Carefully identify the places where money should flow into your business.
2. How much money do you need?It's important to have a realistic picture of your needs. Many businesses fail because the money runs out before the business reaches profitability.
3. How will you pay back the money?You must have adequate cash flow from your business to repay the money to your source. Before asking for funds, make sure your fiscal projections and business integrity are soundly argued in a good business plan.

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Analyzing shareholders funds

How to analyze shareholders funds? As you consider the shareholders funds. You have to realize that those funds are based from a compilation of several shareholders and their investments in that business.

The shareholders funds will be what is used for many of the financial gains, investments, and uses that the business would have. The business will use the shareholders funds to get loans, purchase needs, and continue the growth of the company.

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5 tips for ensuring your business funds are used appropriately.

Ensuring that business funds are used appropriately is a cause for concern for any business owner or manager of a business.There are a number of different precautions that you can take, however, to ensure the proper and correct use of your business funds, and to protect against any abuses.

Whenever you own or manage any part of a business, one of the things that you have to be most careful about is the use of business funds.It is easy to abuse business fund without even realizing that one is doing so; using business funds to go to lunch, for example, or paying for things that should not be covered by business funds when on a business trip, like tickets to a show or a tour of an art museum.

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Using your trust fund to finance your business, good or bad idea

Trust funds have all sorts of laws and regulations that they must follow, from both the state they are created in and the federal government. The most common type of trust fund is from inheritance money, parents set up a trust fund for their kids so that in case something happens to them the child will be provided for. Parents also set up trust funds so that their children can finance their education. You can also see trust funds that are set up by wealthy people for their children to get a certain amount at a certain age to do with as they see fit. Regardless of the situation that is set up trust funds is money that you have earned and put aside to provide for somebody in the future.

How a trust fund works is that you give a banking institution control over the money, which means they are the trustee, but you get to decide who the money is given to by assigning a beneficiary. When you are creating a trust you will need to create a document in writing the specifies how much money a person gets a year or if you want them to have a lump sum after reaching a certain age. You can also decide how that money should be spent you can put provisions in the trust that state it can only be spent on educational needs, to support your spouse or kids, etc. You can basically fine tune a trust to however you see fit by putting it down in writing. Your trust will be invested into stocks or bonds as you see fit so be sure to state where you want your money invested.

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Funding your Business with Loans vs. Equity Capital

Running a business takes money, and unfortunately in all businesses there are times when you might come up a little short, and need some funding or financing. There are two basic ways of funding or financing a business: debt and equity.

Let's take a closer look at these two options:
Basic Definitions:
Debt financing:
When you get a loan, that means you incur debt. Loans are debt financing; you borrow money and must pay it back, with interest, within a certain timeframe. This is one option for funding your business.

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