Grants and financing 

Entrepreneurs often report that getting financing is the most challenging aspect of starting or growing a business. If you are looking for money for your business, you should start by learning about the different types of financing that are available and assessing which one is best for your needs. You can also reduce your need for loans by managing your finances effectively.

• Government grants and financing
  Find out about government grants, loans or other financing available for your business.
• Private sector financing
  Your business may be eligible for a wide variety of different types of private sector financing, including debt and equity.
• Personal assets
  See how you can use personal assets to help finance your business.
• Financing from non-government organizations
  Look beyond traditional funding sources. There may be not-for-profit or community-based organizations that can offer you financing or direct you towards financing.
• Accessing equity financing
  Learn how to develop the plan, the materials and the confidence to go after the equity financing for your business opportunity.
• Business planning
  Find out how to write a business plan and access templates and sample business plans.