2007-02-09 05:19:32 · 6 answers · asked by distinctthings4you 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
As a lender myself I can tell you that if you don't meet a certain profile you can forget a SBA loan, I really hate to say so but I have excellent credit and a solid business plan but they still turned me away. I now have a very successful Business Loan, Credit Card Processing, and Equipment Leasing Business of which I had to get the initial financing from Prosper.Com to get the first wave of printed materials and advertising funds. Now that the ball is rolling and has been for 3 years, thanks to Jian software I created the solid business plan which has guided my path!
2007-02-15 10:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by tcongdon24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.
Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:
* Entrepreneurial Finance: For New and Emerging Businesses by James McNeill Stancill
* The Business Startup Checklist and Planning Guide: Seize Your Entrepreneurial Dreams! by Stephanie Chandler
* How to Really Start Your Own Business, Fourth Edition by David E. Gumpert
* How to Really Create a Successful Business Plan: Step-by-Step Guide by David E. Gumpert
* What No One Ever Tells You about Starting Your Own Business: Real-Life Start-Up Advice from 101 Successful Entrepreneurs (What No One Ever Tells You About Starting Your Own Business) by Jan Norman
* Business Start-Up Kit by Steven D. Strauss
* Start Your Own Business (Entrepreneur Magazine's Start Up) by Rieva Lesonsky
There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
2007-02-09 07:46:24 · answer #2 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Small Business Alliance in your area for ideas
2007-02-09 05:23:17 · answer #3 · answered by phillyvic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chase bank
2007-02-09 05:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Ben W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try this company:
http://www.gobignetwork.com/
They post investors looking for investments and also let people looking for investors to post as well.
Good luck, I hope this helps!
2007-02-09 06:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by Bryn T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can find lenders on loopnet.com
2007-02-09 06:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by sami 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋