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For many, starting a business is a great way to feel ownership of a career. In this section, learn about everything from how business ideas and plans work to finding office space or centralizing your start-up online.
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Obringer, Lee Ann. "How Start-up Capital Works." 01 January 2003. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://money.howstuffworks.com/startup-capital.htm> 17 May 2008.
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Lee Ann Obringer
Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How Start-up Capital Works
2.
Your Capital Needs
3.
Types of Capital
4.
Using Personal Funds
5.
Borrowing from Friends and Family
6.
Getting a Business Loan
7.
Helping Your Chances
8.
Some Final Loan Tips
9.
Venture Capitalists and Angels
10.
Selling Your Idea
11.
Doing Your Research
12.
Using Your Assets
13.
Glossary
14.
Lots More Information
15.
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Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How Start-up Capital Works
2.
Your Capital Needs
3.
Types of Capital
4.
Using Personal Funds
5.
Borrowing from Friends and Family
6.
Getting a Business Loan
7.
Helping Your Chances
8.
Some Final Loan Tips
9.
Venture Capitalists and Angels
10.
Selling Your Idea
11.
Doing Your Research
12.
Using Your Assets
13.
Glossary
14.
Lots More Information
15.
See all
Starting a Business
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