For young startups and businesses, finding the capital to get up and running is one of the biggest challenges. Before delving into the seven recommendations, I would like to encourage you to always adapt your funding needs and requests to the business stage you are currently in. For example, you might ask family and friends to contribute to seed capital in the early and middle stages of getting started. However, during the growth stage, corporate finance from an angel investor or a venture capitalist is usually more appropriate. I would also encourage you to always continue applying for funds. You will be rewarded eventually and get the opportunity to build your own company!