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Going into business with someone you know can be difficult; starting a business with someone you don’t know can be impossible and usually comes with stringent conditions. The best source for finding private investors is your accountant. People with money to invest in small start-up ventures often rely on their accountants for advice.

Expect such investors to be cautious and to attach conditions to the loan. Their approach to lending money to a small business is similar to that of a bank, and you will need to provide them with the same type of information you would provide to a loan officer with any financial institution. Note that private investors seldom invest in a small-business venture unless there is a possibility of a greater than average return on investment.