Title: Identify sources of capital.
Course: Make It Your Business (12151-18) > Section: Developing a Financial Plan

Identification should include a definition of capital (money, property, and equipment) and sources such as

- banks (particularly those specializing in small-business loans)
- investors, including venture capitalists
- personal assets, family, friends
- government loans.

Process/Skill Questions

- Why does a business need capital?
- How can a business attract investors?
- Are multiple sources of capital usually necessary for starting a business? Why, or why not?