Before you go down the path of seeking capital from outside your business, identify any other ways of raising capital. For example, do you have any savings (either in the business or you personally) that you could use? If you have unused assets in the business (machinery that’s not used very often, buildings or excess… Read More


Most businesses need to raise extra capital or funding at some stage in their growth. Many small businesses often need additional capital to fund the increase in necessary equipment, staff and resources required for business expansion and growth. If you don’t want to borrow from a bank or other lender, a popular alternative is to… Read More


Many businesses don’t have enough money to consider an outright purchase for assets, especially if it involves large expensive pieces of machinery, making asset finance a necessity. If this is the case with your business, you have a number of options. Should you consider asset finance? Asset finance makes sense for many businesses. Even if… Read More


Many businesses need to raise extra capital or funding at some stage in their growth. The first task is figuring out how much you need, and what it’s for. For example, you could be aiming to increase capacity by investing in new equipment or expanding your facilities. Or you might be planning to buy a… Read More


Whether you need funding to grow your business or merely get off the ground, a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan is only one of many options available to you. Before deciding on which source of capital to use, carefully consider each possibility. What are the alternatives to a SBA loan? Most of us are familiar… Read More


If you’re looking for additional capital from outside investors, the better you can position your business to their needs and what they’re looking for, the better your chance of success. Find out what each investor wans Different types of investors usually have different goals. Below are some options you can consider when you’re thinking about… Read More