The lack of such a scheme makes it extremely difficult for international students to raise financing.

缺少了这个方案，国际留学生筹集资金就变得十分困难。

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The outplacement firm believes, as I do, that the difficult financing environment for start-ups contributes to the low levels of entrepreneurship among job seekers.

FORBES: Few Managerial Job Seekers Starting Businesses

Acquisitions are stalling because of frozen credit markets, which make it difficult to locate financing.

FORBES: Magazine Article

Many potential buyers of distressed properties give up because it is difficult to find financing.

WSJ: How to Finance a Foreclosed Home--WSJ House Talk