Download or read book The Small Business Owner's Guide to Alternative Funding written by Karlene Sinclair-Robinson and published by Karlene Sinclair-Robinson. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Use of Alternative Funding in Today's Market is Crucial Our current national financial situation makes it even harder for small businesses to qualify for bank financing. Balancing the scale in this arena is vital, but will it even out for you? This handy book >is here to guide you through the maze of options that might be of benefit to your company. You'll better understand the various financial options available, and how to access them, including tips on: Personal Financing Peer-to-Peer Lending Microloans Asset-Based Loans Factoring and Accounts Receivable Financing Merchant Cash Advance Purchase Order Financing Equipment Lease Financing Commercial Real Estate Financing Venture Capital Financing You'll also find valuable information on getting your small business started and the basic principles every owner should know. Help make your business a success and know your options!