How to Hit Up Friends and Family for Startup Funding<br />BizTechDay - The Times Center<br />Got a dream? Got a brilliant business idea?<br />You are determined to make it happen, but you need cash to get it off the ground?No matter how groundbreaking your business idea is, you won't get past the starting gate without funding. While there are many ways to fund a business, few mainstream methods are right for small or startup entrepreneurs.<br />Learn how to creatively raise funds for your business by:- Pre-Selling Products- Selling discounted gift certificates- Developing Strategic Partnerships- Crowdfunding from Classmates- Crowdfunding while supporting a non-profit