👉 Apply for a startup business loan: https://www.fundera.com/apply-for-a-loan?aid=nerdwallet/#/questionnaire 🚀 Starting a business is exciting — but how do you actually fund it? In this video, we break down 8 of the most common ways to fund a startup, including the pros, cons, and how to know which option fits your needs best. In this video, we'll cover: ✅ 00:17 Bootstrapping. ✅ 01:06 Friends & family. ✅ 01:55 Business credit cards. ✅ 02:37 Personal business loans. ✅ 03:19 Microloans. ✅ 04:00 Online business loans. ✅ 04:35 Crowdfunding. ✅ 05:16 Small-business grants. Each option has its own benefits and drawbacks, from keeping full control of your company to trading equity or paying higher rates for fast funding. By the end of this video, you’ll understand which startup financing option may be right for you. 👉 More resources: Best startup business loans: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/startup-business-loans How to get startup funding: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/startup-funding Startup business grants: https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/small-business/startup-business-grants #businessloans #businessfinance #startup #startupfunding