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There are essentially five different ways you can raise capital to start-up or expand a business.

1. Personal assets of the company principals
2. Funding from family, friends, and business associates
3. Credit (personal and business credit cards, personal and business lines of credit, and credit lines provided by vendors)
4. Loans (personal and business loans)
5. Outside investors

Outside investors generally consist of venture capitalists, angel investors, other private investors, and Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs).

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So you have this great idea, and you’re thinking of going into business to capitalize on it. You’re pretty sure that all you need now is a little guidance on how to get started. Starting a business is never easy, and you want to be as prepared as you can possibly be for what may be lurking ahead. With that said, let us do a little litmus test to see if you really want to choose the path of entrepreneur.

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