Quest Expedition 4: Raising Money
Need Money to Start Your Business? Fund Your Big Idea
Starting a business often sounds expensive, but raising money is not just about asking, borrowing or applying for finance. First, you need to work out whether you actually need the money at all — and if you do, how much you really need.
Raising Money is a practical guide that walks you through the main funding routes available to start-ups, from friends and family to grants, loans, investors and crowdfunding. It also helps you think more clearly about risk, repayments, pitching your idea and choosing the right mix of funding for your business.
You’ll also get a practical work page to help you plan your raise, test your thinking and work out your next steps.
This Guide is for you if ....
- You’ve got a business idea and need to work out how to fund it realistically.
- You want to understand the different ways start-ups raise money — and the risks that come with each one.
- You’d like practical advice on pitching, borrowing, crowdfunding and building a sensible finance plan.
It’s probably not for you if...
- You’re hoping there’s a magic pot of money waiting with no effort, no risk and no strings attached.
- You want funding without thinking carefully about repayments, returns or whether you need the money in the first place.
- You’re not willing to hear the uncomfortable truth that sometimes the best option is to start smaller and spend less.