Financing

Do you have all the money you'll need to run your business? If not, do you know where you will get the money?

Here are some basic questions about financing to get you started.

Do you know how you want to structure your financing?

Do you know what investors are looking for in your business?

Do you have a business plan to present to investors?

The best way to prepare for the process of finding investors is by putting together your business plan. Once that is completed, you can explore various options to obtain funding. Some places to start are listed here.

• "Bootstrapping Your Startup" Entrepreneur Magazine
• Business Plan Competitions
• Friends and family
• Kauffman Program
• Keybank
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Springboard Enterprises for Women

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