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Starting a business can be expensive—there’s no doubt about it.

And while some entrepreneurs are lucky enough to cover different startup costs with their personal savings, not all new small business owners can afford to do so—or want to do so, for that matter.

When funding your startup on your own dime isn’t in question, you have two general options available: debt financing and equity financing.