I'm having a hard time finding how to get some sort of loan or grant to start my own business plz help...
2007-06-28 10:39:21 · 4 answers · asked by big_papa_trey 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
Have you tried the Small Business Association in your area?
2007-06-28 10:47:54 · answer #1 · answered by Lori B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, you should search Yahoo Answers for "grants." There have been thousands of similar questions.
There are essentially only 3 sources for grants.
Federal grants are called Small Business Innovation Research grants. These are given primarily for some new innovation. You can find out what's available at www.sbirworld.com. There is also info on this site about how to apply.
Some cities offer grants to small businesses if they will locate in the downtown area, for the purposes of building up downtown traffic. Check with City Hall.
Finally, private foundations offer grants. You can get a list of most US Foundations and private grant sources at www.foundations.org/grantmakers.html.
2007-06-28 18:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by jdkilp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you haven't already, visit the Small Business Association website at www.SBA.gov for more information
2007-06-28 17:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by E C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure, just wanted to see some other replies myself.
2007-06-28 17:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋