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3 Ways to Secure Funding for Your Small Business

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images Starting a small business or launching a startup is an adventure filled with excitement and challenges, one of which is securing the necessary funding to turn your big ideas into reality. Venture capital: The big-league booster Venture capital (VC) isn't just for tech giants and Silicon Valley startups.

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Need Start-Up Cash? Discover 6 Unconventional Ways to Secure Funding Today

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images Where do most people find the money for their startup? Typically, they patch together their funding from several different sources, not just one. Then the answer is unconventional funding. Here are some unconventional funding options that could be the key to getting your business off the ground.

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Startup Success: How to Fund Your Business Without Going Broke

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images While the reported statistics vary, between 70% and 90% of business startups fail. I know that isn't a great stat to start an article about funding your startup, but it's important to go into business with a clear understanding of the risks. Don't worry, there is good news.

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The Screwy Logic of Crowdfunding and Venture Fund Regulation

This is going to be BIG.

In fact, thanks to increased scrutiny of investment funds in a post-Madoff world, this imbalance will probably get bigger and bigger. You know, because sometimes startups just simply don't make it [shrug] but you gotta watch out for those financial hucksters who are looking to take your money and run off to kick it in Fiji.

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3 Little-Known Grants and Loans for Small Businesses

The Motley Fool

Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash In the vast ocean of funding opportunities, small businesses might find themselves adrift. To find the right federal innovation grant, start at Grants.gov, which provides a comprehensive database of available funds.

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Eco-Friendly and Profitable: Startups That Help the Planet and Your Wallet

The Motley Fool

If you are worried about the environment and try to follow eco-friendly practices at home, there are several ways you can incorporate those same values into your startup. High levels of consumer awareness mean there are a lot of opportunities for startups that help the planet. Even better? It could be good for your bottom line.

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How to Fund a Small Business Without Traditional Loans

The Motley Fool

Image source: Getty Images I have started three different businesses, and all three were funded in three different ways: The first business was my law firm. I funded it with a loan from a friend. I self-funded that one with sales to potential clients, as well as our own funds and resources. It was funded by an investor.