Savvy business owners can find financing

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Abstract: Recent data indicates financing is there for the savvy business owner who knows where to find it. But the reason behind this availability isn’t necessarily because the economy is getting markedly better. Rather, competition is creating opportunities for business owners to get the capital they need. This article discusses crowdfunding, angel investors and other options to traditional loan offerings. A sidebar describes three tests to help a company decide if a loan is advisable.