Closing
When choosing the best way to finance your business you need to weigh out all the options and if the bad out weighs the good I would suggest trying a different route. Also, speaking with a finance specialist might help so you don't run into common issues.
Introduction
Mandee's Photography Studio
Mandee's Photography Studio is a full service Photography business. We specialize in children, maternity, newborns, weddings, engagement, seniors, and other special occasions requested by the client.
Sources of Funding
Personal Funds
Advantages-
*You're not borrowing money or taking out loans.
*You control all your finances.
*No Fees
In these next few slides I will be showing you the advantages and disadvantages of Personal funds, Credit cards, and Crowd-funding.
Disadvantages-
*Not being able to keep up with your personal bills as well as your business bills and expenses.
*Financial Risks
*Liability
Credit cards are a form of credit you can get from various lenders so you can charge any costs you may have.
Crowd funding is a process to raise money by sharing links through Go Fund Me, Indie GoGo, etc. on social media.
Advantages-
*Fast way to bring in money.
*Great way to market your business.
*Most donors end up becoming a part of the company.
Advantages-
*Being able to purchase items or pay bills when you don't have enough personal funding.
*Credit cards can be used anywhere.
*If used responsibly you can build your credit score.
Disadvantages-
*Some crowd funding sites don't allow you to keep all the money you raise if you don't meet the goal.
*Crowd funding isn't a fast fix it takes time to get donations and people to see the success in what they're donating to help.
*If you don't copyright your business and work some people will try to take your ideas and profit off of them.
Disadvantages-
*You can go into debt fast.
*High APR Fees
*Not being able to afford the bill plus other bills or costs you may have.