It takes money to make money. Deciding where to find the first funds to get a startup off the ground is one of the most important decisions an entrepreneur has to make. We asked 12 startup founders what advice they would give an early-stage entrepreneur who’s considering debt vs. equity. (Share your own thoughts in the comments.)
Consider sweat equity first When you take on any type of investment from someone else, you’re forfeiting some of your control of the company by default (even if you don’t do equity, you’re still obligated to your creditor). Because you raise capital, ask yourself if you can do this without the investment, especially if the venture is web-based. Chances are, you can. Investment is overrated anyway — customers matter more.
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