Many would-be craft soap entrepreneurs stop short of starting their business because they cannot afford to get it off the ground. It can be difficult to get a business loan or credit line for some folks who have quality soaps to sell. There are some funding alternatives, however.

Microloans are an option to look into if you don’t need more than $25,000. Peer-to-peer loans, such as KIVA Zip, can allow you get loans from peers and other lenders on the backs of traditional lenders. If that’s not your thing, there is always testing the market by crowdfunding through websites like Kickstarter. There are ways to display your talent and market your wares, even if you don’t qualify for a regular loan. For more on alternative funding for soap businesses, click here:: Getting Alternative Funding for Your Soap Company