8 Sources of Business Start Up Money

You have the idea. You've worked through the plan. Now all you need is the money to make your new business a reality. Where do you turn? Here are eight common sources of start up money, people and institutions where you may be able to get the money you need to get going.

Business loans are one of the most common sources. Improve your chances of getting one with How to Get a Small Business Loan.

Having trouble figuring out how much start up money you need? This page of the Writing a Business Plan series explains a method for calculating your total start up expenses.