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Sources of Funding
"There are different ways for your type of business to raise capital, reduce costs or spread costs. It is important to determine which options suit your business best and will allow it to grow successfully with
YOUR VISION in mind."
Personal
Savings
Using your own money to fund your business is a good way to show others that you are committed to your ideas.
Family
& Friends
The people who are close to you provide financial support because they believe in you and your ideas
Grants
Funding is awarded based on your ideas, type of business and outcomes. You do not need to pay this back.
Crowd
Funding
Sharing your ideas with many people, who make a donation based on alignment with your idea.
Bank
Loans
Borrowing money from the bank, and paying it back with interest.
Bank
Overdraft
Many authorised overdrafts do not attract fees, but you may need to meet a criteria to quality for an overdraft.
Business Credit Card
This can help with both a cash injection and cashflow. Interest is charged on monthly outstanding balances.
Accellerators
Business hubs support you with growth finance, training, mentoring and opportunities.
Angel
Investors
High network individuals who offer finance in exchange for ownership equity/ shares in the business.
Venture Capitalists
Private investors who see major growth potential in your business. They require a return on investment.
Invoice
Finance
Rather than wait for a customer to pay your invoice, a lender can give you an advance equal to the invoice.
Merchant Cash Advance
Using a card payment terminal, you get an advance on future sales and pay it back when customers pay you.
Using your own money to fund your business.
Finance
Lease
A finance company owns an asset and rents it to you. You only pay for the duration that you use the asset.
Hire
Purchase
You spread the cost of an item over monthly installments. You will only own the item when you have fully paid for it.
Asset-Based Lending
Lending is based on you owning an asset (i.e. a house). If you are unable to repay the loan, the lender takes your asset.
Commercial Mortgage
A loan secured on property that is not your residence.
Tax
Relief
Their are numerous tax relief schemes that allow you to legally reduce your tax bill and purchase assets.
Business Competitions
Financial prizes and publicity are awarded to winners for innovation, creativity or impact.
Sponsors & Donations
Finance obtained from sponsors is usually in exchange for promoting the sponsor, while donations are gifts.
Collaborative Partnerships
Building mutually beneficial partnerships with others can share costs and attract finance from other sources.
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