no idea .. i would like to see the answers for your questions ..
      Answer1:yes I did, I opened a balloon business and the financing came from us... we borrowed money and it was a good business.. It took a year to get things going but went good till I lost it to a wife in a divorce...
      Answer2:I used my credit cards to finance my first business. This is how many businesses are funded.Good luck.
      Answer3:First money for businesshttp://tinyurl.com/89ap6e
      Answer4:VC