Just because banks are not doing much small business lending does not mean you can’t find the funds you need to start a business right now.
In fact, your options are more varied than ever. And the start-up cash you need may be hidden right under your nose. Wondering how to find it? Ask yourself two critical questions:
1) Who else will win from your success?
2) How can you make them an offer attractive enough to help you get started?
Answering these two questions accurately and acting on those answers may lead you to all the cash and credit you need to get and stay in business for at least the first few months.
For instance, can you sell services in advance to customers at a discount?
Is it possible to sign up people as preferred customers (or subscribers) if they pay in advance?
I love the story of the U.K. chocolate-maker who arranged to borrow funds from his clients (“chocolate bonds”) and repaid them by delivering tasting boxes of chocolates. Now that’s a sweet deal for all involved.
Or the hairdresser who sold advance subscriptions for haircuts to loyal clients before she went out on her own. [Read more…]
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