A
fantastic business remains an idea if pragmatic steps are not taken to
bring it to fruition. A huge complaint, drawback or excuse many give is
that there is no money to fund the startup or business idea.
Unfortunately, many of these million naira ideas have died because of
lack of funding.
Savings
Saving
is one of the best ways to get money to start a business no matter the
number of zeroes in front of your salary. If you have figured out the
workability of your idea, you should save a certain percentage of your
salary monthly.
Sell some of your valuables
You
have to make the sacrifice if you really want to do business. Your
valuables are important. But establishing something that will get you
more of these luxuries in the future is the ultimate. So, you can sell
your car, your iPhone and other valuables you think you can do without.
Family and close relatives
You
can also seek support from your parents, brothers, sisters and close
relatives. Before they release their money, make sure they believe in
your idea. You don't want them to pour money into a basket.
Your rich friends
If
you have friends who are wealthy, you can also sell your idea to them.
They may otherwise not be interested in everything you have to say.
However, as far as you bring returns on investment, they are willing to
give you their money.
Search for investors
All
the aforementioned are personal efforts. Now you have to widen your
tentacles. You have to get the big money investors to buy into your
business idea. This is where your business plan will come to your
rescue. Send it out to possible investors. Not just anyone who may steal
your idea. You can ask friends for contacts.
Pitch your idea
There
are some many events where you can pitch your idea to skimming
investors. If your idea is good, you are in luck. Remember in this case,
others will have to be involved in the operations of your business.
Apply for startup funds
We
are in the Internet age and there are thousands of startup funds out
there for Nigerians and Africans. Search for these funds and apply. If
your idea is selected, you will be invited for an accelerator program
where you will be trained by experts and given cash rewards. But at
least, you must have some structure in place for you to apply
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