Despite the fact that we are seeing so many businesses close their doors, now is in fact a great time for you to launch your very own company. The reason for this is that those business which have closed have left gaps in the market which need to be filled, not to mention the fact that so many staff and so much infrastructure for businesses is now available from those which have gone. The issue which many of you will be faced with the is getting the right funding for the business, but there are in fact multiple ways in which you can do this, let’s take a look.
Equipment Financing
A good friend of mine works at Sertant Capital and she often talks to me about the benefits of taking on equipment financing. As the name suggests, the idea is that the business borrows money purely for the equipment which it needs to get set up with. This can free up liquid capital for the business and because of the nature of the loan, it can also give the borrowing power in the future, should they need additional support.
Bootstrapping
The idea behind bootstrapping the funding for your business is basically a DIY approach which means that you take on zero credit. This could mean that you use savings for your business, borrow from friends or family or perhaps even reach out for some crowdfunding. There are of course clear benefits to taking on this kind of funding, but we have to remember that it is also one of the more difficult ways to approach the business.
Traditional Route
There is always the traditional route of taking on a bank loan for your business venture, and this is still one of the most common ways in which you can go about getting funding for the business. banks offer some of the best rates with regards to interest and because of the fact that they want to get their money back, they will work with businesses and try to help them in any capacity that they can. Banks offer a very solid and favorable funding option which could be the perfect way for you to get that business up and running.
Venture Capital
If you have a new idea or an exciting startup in a fast growing sector then you may be able to look towards angel investment for your support and for your funding. A venture capital is someone who backs these young business and that usually involves buying a stake in the firm. They will then use the experience which they have in the industry to power you and the business to new heights, because of course the better that you do, the better that they do too, because they have a stake in the business.
These are the ways in which you can secure funding for your business in the coming year, and remember just how great an opportunity we have right now.
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