<prompt> Human: Im 19, studying business economics, not employed have 4k in savings, have a car worth 7k, I have a business idea, that I need at least 8k to start. I cannot live without the car, I calculated that I would need about 6 months to return the 4k I borrow if the business goes well. What options do I have? Can anyone suggest any smaller businessinvestment I could do with the 4k I have?  <response>: For small ventures, most money comes from the 3 Fs: Family, Friends and Fools. WARNING: you might be convinced of you business idea, but things might not work out the way they were planned. If you borrow money from family or friends on an informal basis, make sure they understand that there is risk involved. Even the best relationships can get destroyed over an amount far less than 4k. Youre studying business economics, arent there any initiatives in your school that try to promote entrepreneurship? They probably wont give you the money, but might help you network and find lendersinvestors. If you have a decent business plan, a bank is an option if it has a corporate finance branch. Crowdfunding 