Part of Business Finance your business Once you’ve developed your business plan, you should have a clear understanding of the amount of money (or capital) you need to start and run your business. If you need to raise or borrow money there are several options. Resources Loans and borrowing money for your business Borrowing money requires repaying over a period of time, usually with interest. Raising money for your business Raising money allows a business to obtain capital without taking on debt. You might accept investments (also called equity financing), where your investors give you money in return for a share of ownership in your business. Another way to raise money is by crowdfunding. Next step Continue in the Step by step guide to starting a business in San Francisco. Find a location for your business Go back Return to the Step by step guide to starting a business in San Francisco Departments Office of Small Business