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Business Funding & Business Finance Tennessee

Where to find start-up funding.

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It wasn't that long ago that borrowing from your bank, friends, or relatives were the only available options if you needed to raise money to start your business. How times have changed! Thankfully, a whole new world of 'alternative funding' has emerged.

Free Funding Report

If you need to raise some money for your new or existing business and would like to know what options are open to you (without any obligation), please complete and submit this simple form.

Our FREE report which explains your funding choices in simple English.

Your information will be treated in confidence and we will not bombard you with spam.

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Reach local start‑ups right at the moment they’re choosing suppliers - your logo, details and link will appear in front of new businesses before your competitors even know they are searching.

We only ever recommend one partner per classification per area. Claim yours for only £10 per year.

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Local partners

Local people are starting businesses right now, and many have not yet chosen an accountant, a designer, premises, or anything else they need.

Be the one they find first - we only ever recommend one partner per trade, per area, for just £10 per year. Find out more

These local businesses have already claimed their exclusive spot and are keen to help local start-ups:

Free Startup Guide

Start Your Own Business in 2026

Download the 2026 edition of our FREE guide

An interactive step-by-step guide which also includes all of the most important subjects covered with links to useful articles and relevant contacts.

This guide explains the key start-up subjects in simple English and points to where you can find help and support.

More Information and instant download

Tennessee Sources of Funding

21st Century Resources Inc.
I provide counseling and mentoring services free of charge for business start ups and businesses that are expanding. I specialize in addressing the financial needs of the business. I also advise business owners in areas such as legal organization, accounting and bookkeeping, business plans, cash flow projections and eCommerce. I conduct counseling sessions by appointment either by telephone or by teleconferencing. I have thirty nine years of business experience including founding and managing two small businesses. I serve all clients located in the fifty United States.
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Local help for startups

There is plenty of help for startups in Tennessee but where can it be found?

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