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For those that do not want a traditional bank loan, there may be two other options available. This article outlines the basics of these other options.

Crowdfunding is one of the most famous forms of crowd sourcing and it is the latest technique of raising capital for a new venture or project. With the help of this method people can request money through websites meant for this purpose from a large group of people inclusive of the contact in their network and from strangers as well. With the help of this method, businessmen can develop their business and even individuals can get financial support for their special initiatives.

At Entrepreneur Media’s 5th annual Growth Conference in Dallas, entrepreneurs Limor Fried, Jason Lucash and Bryan Silverman were each awarded the publication’s top honors and were asked to share some insights with our readers. Here’s the advice they had for aspiring business owners:

Starting your own business is a great achievement, but it can also be a solitary one. As the “Chief Everything Officer,” everything rests on your shoulders—sales, marketing, business admin, information technology, taxes, accounting and keeping pace with business laws and regulations. Whether you are a solopreneur or in a business partnership, there are some things you are going to need to outsource as soon as you can afford to. Here are four things you should consider outsourcing to an expert.