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Freedom: As it’s your money, you can use it as you please. You can also adjust your strategy as needed without having to worry about terms and conditions laid out by investors.&nbsp;
Control: If you’ve ever watched Dragons' Den, then you’d know that sometimes relying on an investor means giving up some control of your business. However, with your own money, you have full control of your business.&nbsp;
Low cost: Financing your business with your own money means there is no interest to pay. This is great for young businesses that are working on a tight budget and need to keep costs as low as possible in order to survive the early stages.&nbsp;

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