Grants

Hi my name is Corina, I have a question I want to start my own buisness but I need a grant to start, but I have no Idea were to start. I was hoping that someone could help me out.

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Permalink Reply by Team Sta.rtUp.biz on June 20, 2008 at 8:02pm: First, you will need to analyze how much funding your business will need, your options for funds (grants, loans, savings, etc.), how to write a loan application, etc. Try starting here: http://www.business.gov/topics/finances/ and http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html. For more education, you should peruse the Small Business Administration’s section for women at http://www.sba.gov/womeninbusiness. They have resources for women entrepreneurs at various stages in their businesses.

Here are some helpful links for funds:
American Association of University Women: http://www.aauw.org. One of the largest private sources of capital for women.

Carnegie Mellon University: http://women.cs.cmu.edu/Resources/Funding. Info on grants for women in computer science.

Count-Me-In: http://www.count-me-in.org. Raises money for women entrepreneurs from other women.

E-Grants Initiative: http://www.grants.gov. Part of the President's 2002 Fiscal Year Management Agenda to improve government services to the public.

Small Business Administration: http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassistance/grants/index.html. SBA does not provide grants but this link may be helpful. Federal grant opportunities. The SBA also has loan programs: http://www.sba.gov/financing/indexloans.html

Women's Funding Network: http://www.wfnet.org. Forms alliances to financially back women entrepreneurs.

If you find other helpful resources, the Sta.rtUp.biz community would love to hear your input! Good luck!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Martha Sue Yeary on June 21, 2008 at 9:57pm: Hi Star,

Thanks so much for this post on Grants and funding. I didn't pose the question but this information is wonderful for all of us who might read the post.

Wishing you all the best,

Martha Sue Yeary
B.I.O.N.I.C. Golf Pro, Inc.
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Permalink Reply by Eric Standlee -- Funding Commercial Companies on June 24, 2008 at 9:24pm: My limited experience with grants tells me to recommend that you work with a professional grant writer for your industry.

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Permalink Reply by Cindy Baer on August 18, 2008 at 4:53pm: Wow, these are helpful replies! Thanks everyone. Corina, you may want to post what industry you are looking for the grant in. I am actually in the process of founding a nonprofit company that's mission is to create grants for artists and filmmakers. I'm sure that's not your area...but if it is, let me know. Maybe I can help.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sucess ID on August 18, 2008 at 6:19pm: Hi Corina. I would write up a solid business plan first, maximum 20 pages. You can google "business plane templates" for free and follow them. Do your research regarding your industry. Make sure the numbers are correct or close. Whoever gives you a loan is going to be staring at those numbers like crazy. Remember to list direct and or indirect competition, don't make that mistake. There is always a competitor out there. Also, don't exagurate projects over the next 3 to 5 years, from experience, it looks naive. If you must, hire somone with a varifiable background to write the plan for you. After a solid business plan is ready,Google women's groups that support entrepreneurship, there are lot of them out there. Generally speaking, get an experience business mentor that you can call from time to time for advise. I hope this helps and I hope you make millions and end up on Donny D. Good lucky! Go get 'em!!!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Victoria Hamilton on October 9, 2008 at 11:57am: I know of a source named www.grantresourcecenter.com; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Erika on October 24, 2008 at 11:28am: This information is great, I too would like to use some start up money from a grant to assist me in starting my Real Estate Investment Group.

This has been very helpful.

The journey begins.

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Permalink Reply by Workathomemomblogs on December 30, 2008 at 2:28am: I have been to the small business Association called SBA they can help you if you have good credit
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Permalink Reply by Team Sta.rtUp.biz on March 2, 2009 at 3:04pm: Thank you.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Joseph Lizio on March 14, 2009 at 4:43pm: I would have to agree with James. Next to impossible for a "for-profit" business. Plus, it depends on what the grant money is for. There are government grants like SBIR and STTR. Search these two terms and see if your business fits.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by agusdin pulungan on March 24, 2009 at 8:19pm: The first step that you have to create is to define what business you want to focus, then describe it as clear as possible the plan and its benefit.
Share to people in the network asking their advise or interest to join you

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