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We`re close to being one year old ... and as our service business slowly grows thanks to our own capital contributions (cash and credit), we`ve been contemplating injecting some capital to fuel aggressive growth.  Can anyone provide advice on the general funding options, but what other channels offer creative funding alternatives?  We want to make sure we understand ALL of our options before moving forward.

The funding would be used for commercial space (leaning towards retail space over "office space" to ensure exposure to our target audience: busy professionals, harried parents), salaries (for owners and staff), and marketing.  We`re seeking enough capital to endure the cost of operations for two years -- costs relating to salaries, marketing, and advertising ... and the biggest expense: commercial space.

 

All responses are greatly appreciated!!!

I drafted the business plan back during our inception.  Naturally, things change over the course of a year, so I`ll need to revisit it and bring it up to speed.  Also, we`re "shopping" around to understand the expense related to commercial space, so I can give a more accurate capital value after we`ve completed our investigation.

Thereafter, my next step would be ... ?  Contact "Business Growth Masters" for further consultation?