Every business needs money, and the most successful businesses are those who are able to find and maintain adequate source of funds. Finding financing is hard enough for big businesses, but most especially for small and home-based businesses.

If you have a huge bank account, banks are tripping all over to offer you various loans, even if you don't need them. But if you don't have any money and in dire need of loans or other types of financing to jumpstart your business, you will find that getting approved for business loans or other financing types is like going through the eye of the needle.

This week, we collected articles on some non-traditional sources of financing for your business. You can find other articles on how to find financing for your business in our Getting Financing for Your Home Business   section. 

Have a great weekend!

How Anyone Can Use No-Cash Strategies to Start Or Grow A Business

by Marshall Bird

It's no secret: It takes money to start a business or expand an existing operation. But as a growing number of people are discovering, it IS possible to start or grow a business using none of your own cash. Learn the no-cash strategies for starting or growing your business

Retirement Plans - A New Source for Business Capital

By David Nilssen

Where do you find the necessary funding to seed a business, buy a new one, or raise additional working capital? There are street-smart (but absolutely legal) ways to get the money you need when you don't have it yourself (or don't want to use your own cash). 

Financial Myths vs. Financial Facts: Evaluating Funding Options for your Business

By Gregg Elberg

The world of commercial finance is complicated. To help you navigate the complexities of seeking financing for your business, here are the common myths and facts you need to remember.