CHAPTER 10

Funding Your Venture

If you are smart, you are going to make a lot of money without borrowing. I’ve never borrowed a significant amount of money in my life. Never. Never will.

—Warren Buffett

Funding your side hustle is a necessity. Sure, everyone’s read the romantic stories about the millionaire who began a company with five dollars to their name; however, relying on stories about such outliers is not realistic or helpful. Whether you are thinking about putting your savings in, borrowing from a relative at a low interest rate, or going to a local credit union or large bank, this chapter helps you make critical decisions about funding your venture. The stronger your resources at the start and the better plan you put in place, the ...

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