Identify the one to four (1-4) levels of financing that you expect your company will need and outline a strategy for obtaining each level for your business venture. 

1. Personal financing: You can borrow from your family, friends, or use the equity in your home to finance yourself. While these options provide quick access to capital for start-ups, they also come with a high level of commitment.

2. Debt financing: You can take out loans through banks, credit unions or online lenders. This is usually used to finance large, medium-term investments like equipment purchases and expansions.

3. Equity financing: This involves selling shares of the company to investors for cash. It doesn’t require repayment, which is a major advantage. But it can also reduce ownership potential and raise risk for the investors.

4. Government Grants: Given your individual circumstances, there are many government grants that will provide funding. There is no obligation and they can make it very attractive for those who want to start new businesses.

A clearly-defined business plan with sound financial projections and cash flow forecasts can make it easier to obtain any financing type mentioned. It is a good idea to research the sources of each type of financing before making any decisions. This will help speed up processes. Ultimately having multiple sources of finance at one’s disposal offers greater flexibility when planning future growth strategies while simultaneously reducing reliance on single lenders ; thus providing peace mind in uncertain environments down the road.