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What Are My Options for Start-Up Investment?

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13th-Jun-2016
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If you’re looking to start up your own business it’s an incredibly exciting time, but there are a

number of financial aspects to consider before you can get it fully up and running. Unless you have

the capital yourself, you may be wondering what other options there are available for investment

for your new business.

Well, you’ll be pleased to know there are several options, which can get you on your way to a

successful business.

Government Schemes

In the UK, there’s big emphasis on new start-ups and a number of Government-backed support

schemes can give you some initial funding to test and develop your new business idea. Depending on

the sector you are intending to get into there are grants, finance and loans and funding schemes for

small and medium sized businesses.

Bank Loans

Another option is to take out a bank loan. However, you should bear in mind that you’ll be expected

to prove that your business idea already is or will be a success, giving them realistic cash flow

forecasts and proof that you will be able to pay back the borrowed amount with interest. Be sure to

calculate the risks of borrowing from the bank, and factor that you may be required to secure your

loan against your car or house, if you’re unable to repay.

Selling Shares

A good way to get added investment into a new start up is by selling shares into your company. This

could be by getting your friends and family to invest or through other ‘equity funding’ options. These

include Business Angels, Venture Capitalists and Crowdfunding schemes. Business Angels are

wealthy individuals who invest in start-up businesses, whilst venture capitalists are companies who

invest large sums into fast growing new start-ups, and finally crowdfunding consist of large groups of

people who all invest, usually via the internet. The downside to this type of investment is that your

shareholders will jointly own your company and have a say in how its run and be entitled to the

profits.

Whichever method of investment you decide for your new start-up, it’s always a good idea to seek

professional legal and accounting advice to ensure that you make a sound investment decision that

will suit your company now and for the future.

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