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Fund my business: 6 ways to get started Discover options for getting a new business funded so that your fledgling organisation can get the best possible start in life.

Before you can start generating revenue, you may need to spend money first. Depending on your business model that could be very little, but in some cases it could be significant.

No matter what investment is required up front, there are a few key options of where it could come from.

Here are five different potential sources of funding for your business, as well as their benefits and drawbacks. Read more
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