60. Capital Intermediary:

Get a capital intermediary to give you seed money and let them go when you' be reached maturity.

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61. Get a financial Partner:

Marry your idea with a partner's cash to raise funds, even if it's just a "silent" partner.

62. Use a partner's equipment:

Save money by partnering up to share space and equipment with another business.

Production is the action of making or manufacturing from components or raw material. In Nigeria, some of our raw materials for industrial uses are imported while rest are sourced locally. It's imperative to consider as a factor the source and availability of your raw material before production.

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Use other people's money to grow your business with contests and programs.

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Consumption means the amount of something that people and other entities use. It is also the process of using something, often so that there is less of it available afterward. The term may refer to the using of products and services in an economy, or how much of those goods and services people use. As a country, it's imperative to improve on our production services.

63. Entrepreneurship Programs:

Many colleges and other organizations run entrepreneurship projects that offer development assistance and sometimes even monetary rewards.

64. Government Volunteer Skill Programme:

Join government paid volunteer scheme such as Npower to raise capital.

65. Area Residents:

If your business plan includes revitalization of an area, ask for help from residents who would benefit from it.

66. Local Government Area:

Check in your Local Government Area Council to find out if there are any small business support programs.

67. Grants:
You can get grants for your startup business from programs such as Youwin.

68. County

Many countries offer small business development assistance. Even if you can't get financial support, they may be able to advise you on tightening up your books and other methods for raising money.

69. Chamber of Commerce:

Often, local Chambers of commerce offer assistance to members and small business in the area.

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70. Idea Cafe:

Get a grant from idea cafe, or just find one in their directory.

71. Donation Jar/Page:

If you often find yourself doing favours for others, like fixing computers or retouching photos, kindly refer them to your donation page.

72. Economic Development Directory:

Check out directory of support groups to find more than 2000 agencies and other groups that want to help you out.

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73. Business Plan Competitions:

Enter a business plan competition. If you win, there is generous cash prize, and it's a good exercise anyway.

74. Business Incubators:

Get hooked up with a business incubator for support like office space, technology, administrative services and networking.

75. Found Money:

Take any inheritance, lottery winning or cash you find on the street, and invest it in your business.

76. Contests:

Don't forget about non business contests as well. Try to go on TV, enter the lottery, or participate in a sweepstakes for a chance at a quick financial shot in the arm for your business.

77. Local Development:

Many organizations offer grants to local businesses in order to foster growth in the area.

78. State Small business grants:

Lots of states in Nigeria offer grants to individuals who want to establish and develop their businesses.

79. Grants.gov:

Apply for more than 900 different grants from government agencies.

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The chemical industry is a key player in the growth of the economies of most countries of the world.

80. Social Entrepreneurship contest:

Just like business plan contest, great social entrepreneurship plans are heavily rewarded.

Cosmetic Products must meet SON specifications as SAE or API or other approved agencies.