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Generating funding<\/a> for a new startup is one of the first major tasks involved in bringing a business idea to life. Raising capital can be a highly competitive process. Therefore, it is essential to thoroughly research and understand which financing options are most suited to your business plans. This article will explain five tips for generating finance for a startup business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Decide How Much You Need to Raise <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step is to decide precisely how much you need to raise and how long the funds must last. You must have a general estimate to source funding. Ensure you remain realistic when assessing this. Accordingly, try not to underestimate or overestimate your goal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Understand What You Want <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is essential to know precisely what financing suits your business plan. This means you need to understand the different funding forms available to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following table briefly outlines various financing options typically available to startups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Form of Financing<\/strong><\/td>Explanation <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Friends and Family<\/td>The first port of call for aspiring founders is often their friends and family. If you seek money from your friends and family, ensure all parties understand the agreement and the risks associated with their investment. <\/td><\/tr>
Debt Financing <\/td>Debt financing involves taking out loans to fund a business venture. Creditors typically expect you to repay the money in a fixed timeframe with added interest. Types of debt financing include: 
+ business loans; 
+ personal bank loans; and
+ debt-based crowdfunding. <\/td><\/tr>
Equity Financing <\/td>Equity financing involves giving a portion of ownership in your company to funders in exchange for capital.\u00a0Types of equity financing include:
+ venture capital;\u00a0
+ angel investors<\/a>; and\u00a0
+ equity-based crowdfunding<\/a>.\u00a0

Equity-based funders will likely expect your business to become profitable quickly and have high growth potential. This way, they will likely receive a good investment return. Consider whether this is feasible for your business.\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Business Grants <\/td>The UK Government backs many different schemes that provide grants to new businesses<\/a>. You would not need to repay a grant. However, business owners must meet strict requirements to be eligible for a grant, and grantees must spend the money to achieve a specific purpose. <\/td><\/tr>
Crowdfunding<\/td>Crowdfunding involves generating a pot of funding from many contributors. The contributors tend to give small amounts either as a donation (donation-based crowdfunding) or in exchange for rewards (rewards-based crowdfunding). <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You should research different funding sources and find which best suits your business\u2019s needs. Consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n