There are several sources of financing that are available to business persons.


These consist of:

• Personal: Savings, Assets which can be used as leverage in securing other funds.

• Friends and relatives: This is often called ‘love money’.

• Credit Unions

• Partners Silent Partners: Own a percentage of the business but does not play an active role in the day-today operations. You are able to maintain control over your business Active Partners: Play a role in the business.

• Investors

• Suppliers

• Potential Customers

• Government Special Programmes