Whether starting or seeking to grow your business, you WILL need money. Take your time to research the funding route that is right (and affordable) for you.

• The bank of “friends and family”
• Angel Investor
• Venture Capitalist
• State Aids – grants
• Invoice finance – if already trading
• Crowd funding
• Loans

Choosing between equity and debt is a very important decision for how you want to grow your business.  Which is suitable for you will depend on a few factors, including but not limited to: 

• Your attitude to ownership – to give or not to give shares
• Your growth ambitions – significant or modest
• How long you need the finance for
• How much money you need to borrow