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Self-Financing and Bootstrapping

401(k) Plans
Finance your business yourself by borrowing from your 401(k) plan.

Financing With a Home Equity Line of Credit
The startup financing you need could be right at your doorstep.

6 Sources of Bootstrap Financing
Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for years, if you need cash, consider these bootstrapping ideas.

The Right Fit
Looking for capital? A boutique private equity group could be the perfect funding partner for your small business.

Bridge the Gap
When risks are high and cash needs are immediate, a convertible bridge note provides a solution everyone can live with.

Using Your Own Money to Grow
If your company needs a cash infusion to grow, it may be possible to get that funding from within.

Equity Vs. Sub-Debt Financing
Do you need capital to expand your business? These tips will help you determine which of these two types of financing is right for you.

Commercial Break
When banks can't give you the funds you need, look to commercial finance companies for help.

Getting Money to Grow
Where to go for funding when you're ready to move beyond the startup stage

How to Present Your Invention to Investors
Having trouble finding investors? The way you sell your investment opportunity could be to blame.

Dipping Into Your Retirement Fund to Start a Business
Is your 401(k) plan a good source of capital for your startup?

House of Cards?
Home-equity borrowing could be risky business as interest rates rise.

Raising Money With Short-Term Notes
How to know if convertible short-terms notes are the right financing strategy for your business

Get Creative With Your Financing Strategies
How to acquire the equipment you need now without going broke

The Burden of Borrowing
Your growing company could be hindered by hidden loan costs if you don't look ahead.

Investing Your Own Money in Your Business
Don't let outside investors think for a second that you're unwilling to take on some financial risk.

The Best-Relaid Plans . . .
When investors ask you for a growth plan, they want a growth plan. A cleaned-up, rehashed business plan isn't going to do the job.

Financing a Business Acquisition
Ready to stake your claim in another business? Here's the best way to finance the deal.

No Mercy
Are VCs sucking the life out of your business? Maybe you're better off without them.

Going Somewhere?
Keeping a financial road map in your company's back pocket is always a capital idea.

Understanding Convertible Loans
Before you borrow funds with a convertible loan, make sure it's a positive move for the future of your business.

Raising Money for Global Expansion
Getting financing for your international venture isn't as simple as cashing a few traveler's checks.

Hold On to What's Yours
Get the money you need without giving up too much of the company.

Using Personal Assets for Funding
The realities of tapping into life insurance, CDs, mortgages, IRAs and 401(k)s

The Art of Raising Money
When is the best time to raise money? Answer these vital questions to find out.

Factor Your Receivables for More Cash
Need a quick cash infusion? A factoring service can help you out.

Going for Broker
At the end of your rope for ways to finance your business's growth? Forget the usual suspects and try the last place you'd think of.

Stock Options
More entrepreneurs are now choosing to sell private stock offerings. And in saying no to IPOs, they're reaping the benefits.

Out of Stock
When your stock price is stalled and you can't hope to improve it, is it time for your company to quietly step back into private life?

Hidden Treasure
Your search for capital should start in the nooks, crannies, equipment and real estate your business already has.