This document discusses various sources of short-term financing for businesses, including trade credit, unsecured loans, secured loans, factoring accounts receivables, inventory, and commercial paper. It provides details on types of trade credit like open accounts, notes payable, and trade acceptances. It also explains factors that influence credit terms, types of credit terms, and when businesses should use trade credit. Details are given on unsecured loans, secured loans by pledging accounts receivable or inventory, and commercial paper.