Small Business Financing Resources

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US Small Business Administration- detailed guide to obtaining financing for small business owners.  topics include: basic financing topics, SBA Loan Programs, financing eligibility, surety bonds, equity capital, special purpose loans, microlending.

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And for those of us in the UK...

The British Venture Capital Association
Information about the Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme
Some information from the BBC about funding
A bit on overdrafts (a good idea?!) and venture capital (for those trying to raise serious amounts of cash!)

Having said all that, the single best thing I did was get some one-to-one advice from my bank, my accountant and my friends.

Good luck!