Taking a loan for your business

Taking a loan for your business is the next great step in any kind of business. Loans are the primary method of financing for many small businesses. Some people after getting their first home will use it as collateral to finance their first business. However this is not encouraged by business experts. This is due to the fact that business ventures are not certain. They are very risky and tend to fail at a high rate. 80% of all businesses that are going to start are going to fail within the first year. This is a high statistics of failure. This is the main reason why it is not advised to take a loan when starting a business. However if you believe you have a solid plan that could generate millions one day, you can take a loan to finance your business. It is better to take a loan to finance your business than to take a loan for a terrible college major.

Taking a loan from your friends and family

Friends and family are usually the best place to get a loan in order to start your first business. Whether it is an e-commerce business or a conventional retail. This is by far the best place to start when you want to raise funds for your first business. A loan from family and friends is a risk for your loved ones.  But if they believe your business is a solid idea they are willing to sacrifice their money in order to see you succeed. They might even forgive you for losing their money on the long run.   

Taking a loan from the bank

This is the most risky place to get a loan. Getting a loan from the bank is risky in the sense that you will lose your home. Banks don’t loan businesses or people without collateral or a steady income. For people there are willing to loan them money if they are employed and have a steady income.