Finding Capital

Ask any entrepreneur what their biggest holdup to launching or growing their business is and the answer will come quick and suremoney.

There is little doubt, if any, that finding capital to finance your business venture is the most basic and important of all your business activities. It also can be the most frustrating one if you don't know where and how to look, but it doesn't need to be that way. Finding capital can be a smooth, rewarding experience provided you study diligently and plan effectively.

However obvious it may seem, the first thing you need to know before setting out in search of money is how much you need. Here, again, a thorough business plan will be …