Without a doubt, the best way to fund small businesses is through your own private investment or non-repayable grant funding. Putting your own money into the business means you don’t need to answer to anyone and you are free to make decisions good or bad. Non-repayable grant funding is obviously cheaper and carries less risk than investing your savings so if you have the time to enter into a lengthy grant application process, you could benefit from much lower costs and a risk free venture. … [Read more...]