When establishing and operating a small business, entrepreneurs use a large variety of sources to fund the requirements for capital and revenue expenses. Usually the start is made with own savings and credit card purchases, and when the demand for funds increase, institutional lenders like credit unions and banks are sought out for additional loans. If the business is doing really well and holds out great promise, additional funds can be infused by angel investors or private equity investors who will take a portion of the equity of the company and exit with hopefully fat profits at the time the company makes a public offering.
During the course of this great journey often entrepreneurs lose track of how they have funded the business, and end up paying unnecessary interest that they could have saved and ploughed back into the business. Take a look at some common methods that will help you save valuable money.