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Other Financing Sources

Use Equity to Get Aligned with Service Providers
When starting out, offer equity to the professional service providers you need to succeed.

Get Your Hands on No-Loan Business Cash
If you’ve never heard of factoring, here’s what you need to know to take advantage of a hidden asset.

The Pros and Cons of International Funding
If you're desperate to raise growth capital and are striking out on U.S. shores, this wise advice may help you track down the money you need on foreign shores.

Equipment Leasing
Short on cash, but need new equipment to grow? Lease what you need.

What's It Worth?
Use your inventory or receivables to help fund the growth of your business.

When Lease Is More
Equipping your new business doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Passing The Buck
Managing your cash with factoring

Business Incubators
A home for fledgling businesses, many incubators also provide access to capital.

Equipment Leasing
Conserve cash by leasing instead of buying.

Royalty Financing
Got a hot product? Maybe you can get an advance against future sales.

Community Development Financial Institutions
Loans for businesses that can't get loans

Financing Your Radical Concept
Is your company's concept so cutting edge that investors won't touch it? Here's how to get their attention--and their money.

Better Than a Bank?
When it comes to lending, finance companies are often less demanding and more understanding than banks.

Business Incubators
Nest in one of these entrepreneurial hotbeds, and you may just be on your way to financing.

Private Loan Guarantees
You're early stage, the bank is ignoring your pleas--what do you do? Find an investor to guarantee your loan.

It's a Win-Win
Whether you're having a capital crisis or need funds to support growth, your customers may be an unexpected financing source.

Looking for Investors Abroad
Looking for capital? Consider looking abroad. International investors can provide funding--and much more.

Stock Exchange
Short on capital? If you've got a proven plan for converting inventory into cash, inventory financing could be the option for you.

Pros and Cons of Incubator Funding
These centers provide not only capital, but also a great location to launch your new business.

Coming Up Short
Short-term financing could help your company overcome temporary setbacks or cash-flow issues.

Common Cents
Approaching investors who share your interests is the first step to getting the dollars you need.

Relief Valve?
Done right, a private investment in public equity, or PIPE, could bring your business much-needed cash.

Public Works
Looking for a capital infusion? Don't ignore public funding sources in your own backyard.

Free Money?
Find out if grant money is in the cards for your company.

Branching Out
An employee stock ownership plan is more than just a great way to boost morale—it's also a cheap source of growth capital.

License to Profit
Could licensing your intellectual property provide the extra capital you've been looking for?

Going Public
A reverse merger may be the fast way to take your business public, but is it for you?

A Perfect Match?
If you think an intermediary service has the quick fix you need for finding investors, take a second look.

Short-Term Loan Solutions
Securing a succession of small loans can help you cover expenses while building revenues

Give 'Em Credit
They're not just for car loans and home mortgages. Now credit unions are making business loans.