Funding Your Rural Startup: How to Choose the Right Mix for Growth

There’s no single path to funding a business—and no one tool that works for every founder. In this issue of The Rural Startup, we speak with Catherine Jones, founder, CEO, and transaction coach at Zuzi Strategies, about  how entrepreneurs can build their own “funding toolbox” to power growth at every stage. From bootstrapping and partnerships to loans, grants, and venture capital, you’ll learn how and when to combine different funding sources to match your goals.

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