“Raising capital can be a critical component of your success. So, with the right financial strategy, you can take your business to the next level.”

—Melissa Houston

This is why starting or expanding a business can be daunting and overwhelming. It’s hard to answer the question ‘Where do we get our funding?’

Anyone could easily get confused—scared even—when raising capital for their businesses. And the thing is, it’s such a crucial component as no business would be able to start operating without enough capital.

Fret not!

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the different options that are available to you to help you make informed decisions when raising money for your business. You don’t have to worry about securing your capital. You just have to scrutinize which one fits your business.

Listen to learn:‌

• Your funding options when raising capital for your business
• Bootstrapping and its pros and cons
• What crowdfunding is
• What angel investing means
• Bank loans as a traditional method of securing funds
• Why venture capital is a hot topic

Highlights:‌

02:03  Some life updates
05:11  Why bootstrapping is my favorite
07:04  Crowdfunding and its pros and cons
09:27  What is angel investing?
10:57  Bank loans as a traditional method of funding
12:07  Don’t make this big mistake!
12:25  Why venture capital is a hot topic

Links:‌ ‌  

• Cash Confident: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Profitable Business
• Cash Confident Framework™️ Course
• Main website
• Mini-course: The Debt Repayment Calculator
• Mini-course: Pay Yourself
• Mini-course: Personal Net Worth Calculator
• Mini-course: The Ultimate Budget Binder

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