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FUND IT
Do you have enough funds to successfully launch and grow your business? Where can you find the funds that you need? How do you raise funds from investors or a bank? An essential step in starting a successful business is raising sufficient capital. The following resources can help you to overcome this challenge.

Finance your start-up

Source: sba.gov
Are you wondering how you can obtain financing for your start-up?  Take a look at this comprehensive set of articles and resources from the SBA on general financing, loans and other sources of funding.

sba.gov

20 Tips for Finding Money Now

Source: inc.com
If you need information on different business financing options available to you, review the various sources including bank loans, non-bank creditors, private and public equity sources, and international finance in this article.

inc.com

SBA loan programs and financing eligibility

Source: sba.gov
SBA provides a number of financial assistance programs for small businesses including 7(a), 504 and disaster assistance loans. There are links to explain eligibility requirements, loan programs, the role of SBA.

sba.gov

Questions the banker will ask

Source: score114.org
Not sure what the banks need to give you a business loan?  Take a look at the linked list of questions that a bank lending officer may ask you when you sit down at their desk to ask for a loan.

score114.org

A source to check your credit

Source: equifax.com
Before you request a loan you should know your credit rating.

equifax.com

Another service to check your credit

Source: experian.com
Before you request a loan you should know your credit rating.

experian.com

Finance & capital articles

Source: score.org
Review the linked list of articles covering a wide range of financing subjects for the aspiring small business owner.

scire.org

Micro loan program

Source: accionusa.org
Do you need to obtain a micro loan to get your business going?  Maybe a micro loan program is the right choice for your entrepreneurial goals.  Look over the linked Micro loan program designed for firms that are not able to meet the stringent lending criteria that traditional banks must follow and that are in need a loan of less than $2,500.

accionusa.org

Early stage funding for high growth firms

Source: techcoastangels.com
A group of angel investors that invest in southern California companies which have products and services that have the potential to achieve rapid adoption in very large markets.

techcoastangels.com

Managing Your Finances Online Course

Source: va-interactive.com/score/
Prepare yourself for owning your business with this series of free (requires a short registration) online courses which cover a variety of subjects related to “managing your finances.”

va-interactive.com