Business owners: How to get money for your business!

There are many different ways that you can finance your business. The number of options can be overwhelming sometimes, as can the criteria of lenders and investors. Financing is not always readily available, but you can increase your chances of accessing financing by preparing. Browse through this information to determine what type of financing is best for your business and study the documents on how to make a pitch to a lender or investor. Government financing Government financing Government departments and agencies provide financing such as grants and contributions, subsidies and loan guarantees. Private sector financing Private sector financing Your business may be eligible for a wide variety of different types of private sector financing, including debt and equity. Personal assets Personal assets Most new entrepreneurs will use some of their own assets to get the business off the ground. Financing for specific demographic groups Financing for specific demographic groups Find out what financing is available for specific demographic groups, including Aboriginal peoples, immigrants, persons with disabilities, women and youth. Financing from not-for-profit and community-based organizations Financing from not-for-profit and community-based organizations Look beyond traditional funding sources. There may be not-for-profit or community-based organizations that can offer you financing or direct you towards financing. Steps to Growth Capital Steps to Growth Capital Learn how to develop the plan, the materials and the confidence to go after the equity financing for your business opportunity. for more info, consult http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/82/150/