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HOW AND WHEREDO I  F IND THE

MONEY TO START?

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M O N E Y I S T H E L I F E B L O O D O FB U S I N E S S . I F Y O U D O N ' T H A V EE N O U G H C A P I T A L , Y O U W I L LH A V E A H A R D T I M E G E T T I N GS T A R T E D .

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Here are some various financing options, including the pros and cons of each

option to help you.

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OPTION #1PERSONAL SAVINGS

CONS

Self-funding is the most common way to

finance a business. Often, entrepreneurs use

their hard-earned personal savings to start.

It may take a longer period

to save money and launch

your dream business

PROS You have control over your

money and the business is

yours alone

OPTION #2FAMILY & FRIENDS

CONS

Asking friends and family to help you fund

your business is also a good option to

consider.

Failure to meet expectations

can put your relationship with

them in jeopardy.

PROSIt is fast and easy. They can

give you enough time to pay off

what you borrowed.

OPTION #3PARTNERSHIPS

CONS

You can invite someone or a group of people

or a company who are willing to partner with

you to fund your business.

Business relationship can get a

little messy when partners are

not cooperating.

PROSCan increase investment and

can produce more business

ideas.

OPTION #4CROWDFUNDING

CONS

Crowdfunding has become popular because

of the many technological businesses that

have sprouted from it today.

The competition to find the

right investor is tight.

PROSThere are hundreds of

crowdfunding sites and

platforms today that you can

check out.

OPTION #5INVESTORS

CONS

You can also look for an affluent individual

who will help you fund the business.

It is not easy to find an investor.

PROSThere are cash-rich people out

there who are willing to invest

in certain business ventures.

OPTION #6BANK LOAN

CONS

This option is also the most common way to

finance a business.

There are a lot of requirements

that need to accomplish.

PROSCan provide enough money to

fund the business

If you are trying to figure out on where to find the

money for your business, you need a trusted business

advisor to guide you.

LAST  NOTE

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We can help you with business planning and various accounting jobs. We can

guide you to find the right financing option for your business. Book an

appointment with us at www.pmartinca.com.

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