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Visit these web resources for information on getting money to start your business.

The Best Ways to Finance Your Business
Different ways to get money for your biz, including banks, investors, loans, and credit cards.

Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation Financing
Find out where to get money help locally – within Brooklyn and New York State.

Business Outreach Center Network
A place to go for help getting money for your biz.

Crunching the Cash Crunch
Need to survive times with limited funds? Here’s how.

Do You Qualify for a Small Business Loan?
The Small Business Administration (SBA) helps you figure out if you’ll qualify for a loan.

Finding Money
American Express goes over the essentials from paperwork and credit to being patient during the process.

Finding Startup Money for Your New Business
An in-depth guide to finding money that includes borrowing money, grants, loans, and much more.

How to Raise Money for Your Business
Explore 19 funding resources and how things like equipment leasing can help you keep your money in line.

New York State Small Business Financing
Where to get money in New York State for your biz.

Top 10 Ways to Finance a Solo Business
From moonlighting – keeping a job while starting your new biz – to venture capital – getting others to take a chance and invest in your biz.

When Not to Borrow Money
There are times when you shouldn’t borrow money. American Express helps you know when that is.