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The following discusses the sale of equity, which is one response to this problem.  \nThe sale of capital stock is a way to obtain money, through the sale of stock to individual investors beyond the scope of one’s immediate acquaintances. Periods of high interest rates turn entrepreneurs to this equity market. This involves, of necessity, a dilution of ownership, and many owners are reluctant to take this step for that reason. Whether the owner is wise in declining to use outside equity financing depends upon the firm’s long-range prospects. If there is an opportunity for substantial expansion on a continuing basis and if other sources are inadequate, the owner may decide logically to bring in other owners. Owning part of a larger business may be more profitable than owning all of a smaller business.  \nOne way to sell capital stock is through private placement. This means that the firm’s capital stock is sold to selected individuals, who are most likely to be the firm’s employees, the owner’s acquaintances, local residents, customers, and suppliers. Private sale of stock is difficult because the new firm is not known and has no ready market for its securities. However, the entrepreneur avoids many requirements of the securities law when a stock sale is restricted to a private placement.  \nHowever, some firms “go public” by making their stock available to the general public. These are typically the larger small-business firms. 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