[Aly]

What are the best ways to raise money for a business besides going to the bank for a loan?

[akula]

aly, you do three and I'll match ya

[jasaunders]

I'll match another 3.

[Aly]

Well that's the whole reason I made the thread.

[jasaunders]

You can't think of any ways to raise money to start a business? Not one? There are hundreds. Do a search of this forum and you will find dozens.

[akula]

Originally Posted by Aly

Well that's the whole reason I made the thread.

aly, you do three and I'll match ya

look at the post count, trust that the things josh asks you to do, are beneficial to no one other than your self

cut the smart ass attitude, it has no value

[Aly]

Ok.

Borrowing against your home if you have one or retirement funds. My dad does that a lot..

Credit cards..

Partners can bring money and experience..

[akula]

customer prepayments
trade credit
savings

who's next?

you do another three and i'll wrap up

[jasaunders]

Sorry, missed this thread a couple days ago.

Some other good ones often overlooked:

- Microloans (come from nonprofits, are SBA backed)
- 504 Loans from CDC's (Certified Development Companies)
- Royalty Financing
- Federal Government Venture Capital (SBIC's and SSBIC's)
- Federal, State and Local Grants
- Business Incubators
- Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI's)

If you have questions on any of these, let me know and I could point you to appropriate sources... or you could research them youself.