Most businesses will need to borrow money at some point. This may be during the start-up phase, to fund the purchase of new equipment, or expand sales.

It is possible to cut the cost of borrowing by doing it in a way that reduces your overall tax bill. The tax benefit of borrowing is often overlooked by some businesses.

Tax relief may offset the costs of some types of borrowing - though not all. Careful consideration must be given to the implications of all borrowing.

This is probably the most comprehensive and authoritative directory of financing sources on the net.

You can search for financing sources via state, city or specific keywords. If it isn't listed here, it probably isn't worth knowing about.