Use personal savings
Ask friends and family for funding
Apply for a bank loan
Seek a small business loan
Pitch to angel investors
Raise venture capital
Crowdfund online
Apply for government grants
Use business credit cards
Sell equity in the business
Pre-sell products or services
Find a business partner
Lease equipment instead of buying
Bootstrap and reinvest profits
Use invoice financing
Apply for a line of credit
Join startup incubators or accelerators
Explore revenue-based financing
Offer consulting or side services to generate cash
Negotiate supplier payment terms