Peer-to-peer-lending (P2P) involves sharing your idea to other people in hopes they will invest in your business. Websites connect people who want to lend money with those who need to borrow money - often in increments as low as $25. You determine how much you need to borrow, define the purpose of the loan, and post your listing online. Resources:

• Crowdfunding in Washington State
• Peer-to-Peer Lending: A Financing Alternative for Small Businesses
• SBA Blog - Financing Topics
• Borrowing With Peer-to-Peer Loans: How It Works