Exploration should include sources such as

family and friends
self-financing (i.e., bootstrapping)
banks
grants
crowdfunding
venture capitalists
angel investors.

Exploration should also include

benefits and drawbacks of the various sources
risk and reward of funding sources
effectiveness of a particular alternative source to a particular business.

Exploration should address the concept that financing/credit is important to the entrepreneur for the purpose of purchasing start-up goods and maintaining cash flow for the business.

Process/Skill Questions:

What are some common sources of financing?
What are new or emerging types of financing? How has crowdfunding changed entrepreneurship?
What is bootstrapping? How could it be used to get a new business off the ground?
What should an entrepreneur consider when calculating startup costs?
What is the advantage of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans vs. traditional bank loans?
What financing options carry the highest finance charges/interest rates?
What are the three main types of capital an entrepreneur or business owner should have?
What is the biggest expense for most small businesses?
What role does purchasing or factoring play in the success of designers and retailers?