text: sources of funding small scale enterprices.? sources of fund in small scale enterprices 1/  traditional lenders such as banks etc. most will have programs for small business loans.  2/  through the small business administration. find a bank that is also an sba lender (many are so no problem with thsi) and see if you qualify under any of the sba loan programs.   3/  equity investors - you can get private parties to invest in your business in return for stock. this is what venture capitalists do. success in this type of financing depends on the industry, type of business etc.   4/  borrow money from family and friends. this is how many people start their businesses. again, this depends on type of business. if you need to manufacture a product for sale, this may not be a good option since funds needed may be greater than is available to you.