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Posts Tagged ‘business funding’
How I Start a Business and Make Money with No Initial Investment
March 2nd, 2010 | Author: Noobpreneur
Nothing down
In business, the “we need money to make money” statement holds true to most of us. But for us bootstrapper, zero down is THE strategy for business funding.
Finding investors for your business start-up is challenging. To make matter worse, today’s economic turmoil limits our access to business funding. Some lucky start-ups could rake millions of dollar from investors. Some select few can even secure funding from… Click here to continue »
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Being cheap: It’s Not About Saving Money
February 10th, 2010 | Author: Noobpreneur
Frugality
This is a guest article by Patrick Jobin.
“I have a 40 page business plan. Now I need a bank loan.” These words are a sure sign that the business is going to fail. Unless you’re getting into the real-estate business, debt financing should only be sought as a last resort.
Instead, you should simplify your product or service down to its most basic elements, and look… Click here to continue »
Posted in about business, business tips | Tags: bootstrapping, business funding, going frugal, guerrilla marketing | 4 Comments »
Finance Your Small Business with Credit Cards – A Smart Move?
September 18th, 2008 | Author: Noobpreneur
Although financing your business with credit cards is a two-edged sword – it may sounds like a good idea or a risky business financing – many people turn to credit cards to finance their business.
One major advantage why people use credit cards financing is due to the ‘right’ combination of moderately high interest rate and the amount of credit card limit with no-collateral attached.
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Business Credit Cards – A Wise Funding Source for Your Business?
August 5th, 2008 | Author: Noobpreneur
In dire need of funding for your business? There are several funding sources to consider – and each has its own plus and minus.
- Financial institutions – Plus: most common, trusted source of funding. Minus: usually involves collaterals
- Family and friends – Plus: easy to get. Minus: putting long-term relationship at stake
- Loan sharks – Plus: the easiest to get. Minus: very high interest rate
- Credit cards
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