Every business starts with a small team and a great idea, but not always extensive business experience. If you previously worked in a different industry or haven’t worked in a small business before, you face a steep learning curve in order to bring your idea to life. Starting a business means finding staff, premises, suppliers, and so many other things that can only be secured with capital. In this book, you’ll learn about the most popular options small businesses can use to raise capital and begin their work. Chapter one will look at loans, chapter two will look at investment opportunities, and chapter three will look at how you can raise capital from within your community. Let’s start off by looking at the kinds of loans a small business can secure.