This document discusses alternative sources of business finance in Uganda. It outlines different types of financing including long term, medium term, and short term options. It also provides a grid that summarizes the main sources of these various types of business finance in Uganda, including commercial banks, development banks, credit institutions, microfinance institutions, NSSF, leasing companies, and offshore/international investors. The document explains that while business owners typically start with their own capital, external financing is later needed to help businesses grow, and various financial institutions can provide different financing options to meet these needs.