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Understand Your Business

It is vital that you understand your goals what it takes to establish, maintain and grow your business over time.  Sometimes business owners just need funds but are not clear why or what is needed in their business.  Working with a business technical assistance partner or business advisor will help you discern if you need funds now or in the future and more importantly what the best use of those funds will be.

Estimate the amount of funding you need

Start at the beginning: how much money do you need and for what?

Determine the best source of funding

Put together a business plan

Most funding sources will want to see a clear plan for your business. Get started with your business plan.

Types of funding