Many profitable business ideas go bust because there’s no clear plan as to how to fund them. Funding a business doesn’t just mean getting the money needed to run the day to day operations. It will also set a blueprint for how the business will develop in the years to come.

That’s why it’s imperative for the business owners to always have more funds on hand than they actually need. That will allow the company to grow or to deal with unforeseen events.

Bank loans

This is the most common way of funding a company and there’s a reason that’s the case. It puts the business owner in charge of their own loans, their own rates, and their own payment schedule. All of these are determined by the credit score that the owner has created during the years.

Many dread taking out such a loan, since it represents a long-term commitment that can even outlast the business itself. It’s a realistic concern but that’s why you shouldn’t go into a business without careful considerations and a detailed business plan.

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a relatively new way to fund a company but it was particularly successful when it comes to funding creative projects in all media. This method uses the power of social media to get the customers to fund the company before they have a product or service to offer. In return the backers get perk and early access.

This isn’t suited to all job and all industries, but creative ones can get quite a large backing early on if they know how to use social media and to create hype. Those with already established following on social media, have an even better chance.

Additional job

Business owners are responsible for the finances as a whole when the company is still young and in a development stage. This allows them to find extra funding on their own by doing a side gig that won’t interfere with tasks needed to run a company.

One of such jobs is to get paid to take surveys online. This provides valuable information to the companies using these services, because it allows them to see their products as they are experienced by the consumer. For the business owner it’s easy money that can be put to a good use.

Line of credit

For retail businesses and other companies that depend on being paid on time, a line of credit is the best way to finance day to day business expenses. Unlike traditional loans, with line of credit you only borrow and repay the money you need at the moment, while the rest of the funds are retained for you (which comes with a fee).

It’s important to note that rates are higher with credit lines than they are with traditional loans with a fixed amount. They also need to be repaid faster, but that’s the whole point of using a loan only when you need it.

Home equity

Home equity loans are often used to fund small businesses that don’t have that clear a business plan or don’t need that much money to start. With these loans homes and other real estate are used as equity to get the loan. It comes with lower rates and long payment process.

The main concern with using such a loan is the fact that if you can’t repay the loan, your personal home is on the line. It’s something to consider before going into it.

There a lot of ways to fund a new company. Don’t be afraid to get creative and choose the one that will allow you to showcase your work to the public as soon as possible.