Four pages with in-text citations and bibliography. College level

In recent years more innovative ways have been sought to obtain startup capital for new businesses. Tales are told all the time of how a businessman will finance everything he needs by maxing out his credit cards. This is a very expensive way to get started but sometimes it is the only way.

            Lately companies have sought to save start up cash by leasing everything from the front door to the firewall. Equipment can be leased a lot cheaper and with less secure credit than it can be purchased. It would pay, however, to go to the added expense of allowing a lawyer look over the final agreement, however, and could save money in the long run.  The businessman needs to know the exact terms and every cent he is obligated to pay.  Hidden cost and balloon payments must be avoided.