"We've looked at how you can get your hands on the cash necessary to start your own business. (See related article, "How to Fund a Start-up") But once you've been operating for a few years, you might need another round of cash-this time to expand or improve your business.

For instance, say your home-based business has really taken off. You've hired a few employees, you're regularly meeting with more clients-and now the space in your basement seems pretty tight. You dream of buying or leasing some nice office space, furnishing it to suit your tastes, wiring it for Internet access and installing new equipment..."

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