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Hello again,
I was reading through some of the books that are available at my local library (Thanks Barbara!) and came across something very interesting. I would love to know if anyone else has had any success with finding investors (particularly ...
Ronnetta: I am re-posting my comment to you from last week here so the public can view. Thanks.
At 12:29pm on May 14, 2009, Kevin Hammond said…
Welcome! Glad you joined the blog.
To answer your question about grants. This is certainly one of th...
I really want to thank everyone who has commented on my blog so far. I have recieved some really helpful information and would love to recieve more!!! I was not aware that there are so many people who are willing to help out their fellow man. I wo...
The library is a great source of information.
As far as grants here are a couple of recommendations:
Grants are typically available to non-profit businesses and businesses involved in science and research. I am not aware of any grants available ...
Hello Ronnetta, I am a librarian at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43215. I work in the Science, Business & News (SBN) department on the 3rd floor. We have a great Small Business Reference collecti...
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I am trying to bring my idea from in my head into a reality. Unfortunately that reality is that you need money to make it. I am trying to get as much free money as I can as I am sure everyone who wants to start their own business does. I do...
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Hello again,
I was reading through some of the books that are available at my local library (Thanks Barbara!) and came across something very interesting. I would love to know if anyone else has had any success with finding investors (particularly the angel kind ; o) to get their business started? I know networking is important to finding investors but is there a place or forum that I could solicit for investors. I never considered investors before and the more I read about it, the more intereste… Continue
I was reading through some of the books that are available at my local library (Thanks Barbara!) and came across something very interesting. I would love to know if anyone else has had any success with finding investors (particularly the angel kind ; o) to get their business started? I know networking is important to finding investors but is there a place or forum that I could solicit for investors. I never considered investors before and the more I read about it, the more intereste… Continue
Posted on May 19, 2009 at 3:54pm —
Any Grant Money Available???
Hello,
I am trying to bring my idea from in my head into a reality. Unfortunately the reality is you need money to make it. I am trying to get as much free money as I can. I am sure everyone who wants to start their own business does. I don't know where to start. I am trying to open a novelty shop. I don't understand how to apply for grants or where to find them without having to pay to get the information. I was told that the information is free but every website I visit wants you to pay! Where… Continue
I am trying to bring my idea from in my head into a reality. Unfortunately the reality is you need money to make it. I am trying to get as much free money as I can. I am sure everyone who wants to start their own business does. I don't know where to start. I am trying to open a novelty shop. I don't understand how to apply for grants or where to find them without having to pay to get the information. I was told that the information is free but every website I visit wants you to pay! Where… Continue
Posted on May 18, 2009 at 12:29pm — 5 Comments
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- At 12:29pm on May 14, 2009,
Kevin Hammond said…
- Welcome! Glad you joined the blog.
To answer your question about grants. This is certainly one of the most asked questions we get as business consultants, so you are not alone in asking, and it's best to look at all available resources to assist you when you are starting a new venture. That being said, there is very little grant money available for a for-profit business. The only for-profit grant money available is designated for high-tech companies in industries such as bio-science or medical devices. And even that money is very tough to get. Now, if you are starting a non-profit entity, that's a different story and there is grant monies available for those. An example of a non-profit would be a center focused on a cause such as autism, elder care, etc. Raising grant money for non-profit's is no picnic either.
So my advice to you would be focus on your idea and who has the need for what it is you offer. Develop a basic business plan focused on your industry and target market. Set some short term and long term goals/milestones that you can measure. If your start-up is capital intensive, you would need to look at business loans or private investors (such as family and friends). I usually advise my clients to start small, build the business from profits, keep a sharp eye on cash flow, and always being selling and promoting what you offer.
Feel free to contact your nearest SBDC consultant if you'd like. See the home page of this blog for more details on SBDC.
Best wishes for great success! - Kevin
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