BUSN 491 Regent University Funding Comparison Paper

Below is a chart comparing funding methods used by small business.

The chart compares and contrasts requirements and agreements necessary to obtain the funding. They appear in the chart in the order below

Funding option #1 is Bootstrapping

Funding option #2 is Banks/financial institutions

Funding option #3 is Factoring (Accounts Receivable financing)

Funding option #4 is Angel investor

Funding option #5 is Incubator firm

Funding option #6 is Venture capitalist

Funding option #7 is Small business association

Funding option #8 is Web-based Crowdfunding site

Do complete the necessary details within the chart below.

	Option 1	Option 2	Option 3	Option 4	Option 5	Option 6	Option 7	Option 8
Type of Financing	Bootstrapping	Debt Instrument: Bank Loan	Debt: Factoring A/R Financing	Equity Instrument: Angel Investor	Equity: Business Incubator	Equity Instrument: Venture Capitalist	SBA or State Grants or Loans	Kickstarter: Web-based Crowdfunding site
Defined
Requirements
Advantages
Disadvantages

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