Financing simply means raising the necessary funds to cover your needs.
There are several sources of finance ranging from the immediate ones such as
your private savings, friends and family to external ones such as banks and
investors.
Common sources of finance include:
You could contribute personally to the financing. The more self-financing the less people you have to ask for support. If you do not have money in the bank, maybe you have un-mortgaged property value, shares, or a car.
It might be a good idea to get friends and family financially involved in your business as this will motivate them to help you find customers.
A 1.000 –1.500 $ investment in your business will probably not get any of your friends into serious trouble, should you not meet your goals and not be able to repay them.
Most small businesses finance there business operation through bank loans. What
do banks require to lend you money?
The best tool for obtaining the necessary financing for establishing a business
from a banker is a detailed business plan or a plan for the spending of the
needed capital. And a pay back plan.
Finding private investors willing to invest time and money in your business is another option.
If you have so much confidence in your concept that you believe it constitutes an attractive investment object you should definitely try to approach potential investors.
In order to make your business concept attractive to an investor you must be able to offer a unique business concept and provide information material on your project.
In other words, you have to create an attractive and interesting basis for business activities in order for your potential investors to eventually make a profit from your concept.
If you have large single investments such as acquisition of buildings, vehicles,
or costly machinery, such investments often require a specific investment
programme as they must be financed on special terms. Consult your accountant or
different adviser on this subject.
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