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Raising additional capital for your small business can be a time-consuming, all-encompassing task. Start out by doing market research to show why your business has the potential for success. Then, identify potential investors: family members, banks, angel investors, or venture capitalists. Once you have investors in mind, incorporate your research and your business plan into a compelling presentation that illustrates the potential profit and growth of your business. And while you work to secure your funding, also stay focused on the objective of creating a business with value and long-term potential.

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