The best bargain and that he should devote more time, is what we do with our suppliers. They are the best form of financing for our business. With proper planning you can get paid for supplying material and sold stocks rather than stocks. Either an initial payment date, with sufficient lead time to maneuver and not be drowned. Many wholesalers and distributors interested in having your product on the street to have it track history in its own factories. This type of negotiation is key to your business has growth potential.
In many places I have come to see other forms of funding, from my point of view are quite risky.
Use the available credit cards, totally discouraged by the very high interest that we will have to pay and ultimately, our debt with credit cards can hurt us when obtaining a new loan or credit.
Family: No goals at the beginning of your project, in any case surround them with emergency aid for later. Ask your moral support and advice, but no money in a start.
Friends: Put them in your project only if they are friends, they know beforehand that the money you contribute will not need it. As a last resort, if they are used, do it under contract, to give them a calm and avoid enmity. And business confidence, do not usually make good couple.