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Self-Financing and Bootstrapping

Hold On to What's Yours
Get the money you need without giving up too much of the company.

Using Personal Assets for Funding
The realities of tapping into life insurance, CDs, mortgages, IRAs and 401(k)s

The Art of Raising Money
When is the best time to raise money? Answer these vital questions to find out.

Factor Your Receivables for More Cash
Need a quick cash infusion? A factoring service can help you out.

Going for Broker
At the end of your rope for ways to finance your business's growth? Forget the usual suspects and try the last place you'd think of.

Stock Options
More entrepreneurs are now choosing to sell private stock offerings. And in saying no to IPOs, they're reaping the benefits.

Out of Stock
When your stock price is stalled and you can't hope to improve it, is it time for your company to quietly step back into private life?

Hidden Treasure
Your search for capital should start in the nooks, crannies, equipment and real estate your business already has.

Banks as a Capital Growth Option
Should you visit the bank when it's time to grow your business?

Itsy-Bitsy Bonds
No more waiting around till your company hits the multimillion-dollar mark—now bonds are for businesses of all sizes.

In-Out Privileges
Is your business a revolving door for limited partners? As long as the money is there, don't worry if they come and go as they please.

All Tied Up
When does owning too much of your own company get to be a conflict of interest?

Fashionably Late
After years of searching for expansion capital, this fashion designer has realized that it was just a matter of style.

Supersize It
Not all big corporations are out to get you—some want to help.

Inventory-Based Lines of Credit
How one company deals with a common cash-flow problem

Keep It Real
Got a good line to feed investors? Don't bother—they've heard it all before.

Getting Personal
You want a business loan, but your lender wants to know if you are good for it.

Looking For Funding?
Don't overlook venture forums.

Go Figure!
Ever wonder just what investors are looking for when they pore over all those numbers in your financial statements?

What Is Your Business Worth?
Find out how to value your privately held business.

Your Butt on the Line
Hate to burst your balloon, but you'll have to risk your money to raise money.