Sum up your available cash and maximum borrowing capacity.

Create a professional presentation showing the business's historical financials, your background, and your growth strategy to show to banks and investors.

High-net-worth individuals who provide capital in exchange for equity or convertible debt.

Most lenders and investors expect you to have "skin in the game" to prove your commitment. Cash, stocks, or liquidated assets.

An investment vehicle where investors back an entrepreneur (the "searcher") to find, acquire, and grow a company.

You pay the seller back over time using the business’s own cash flow.

Outline your purchase price and proposed capital structure (e.g., 10% down, 20% seller financing, 70% bank loan).

Usually the easiest source of equity, but requires clear legal documentation to protect personal relationships.