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I need to know how to apply for a small business grant. I’m working with two other individuals on an idea we have for a restaurant and we know there is money out there, we just haven’t figured out how to get it. If you could help us with this it would be very helpful.
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Grants [...]

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I am a 23 yr. old aspiring entrepreneur that has a net worth of nothing, but I have a great idea that will be a gold mine in my small town. I’ve been conducting R&D for will over a year now and have written a prilimary business plan that received aplause from members of SCORE, [...]

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My husband and his partner are in the process of writing a business plan to buy/open an upscale casual restaurant & bar (my husband has 15+ years experience in the business).
What would you say is generally the ratio % of the loan (what we put down vs. loan), and is it unheard of to finance [...]

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I’m currently working on my business plan. I’ve reached the financing section and I wanted to know if acquiring enough funds to run the business for two years is too much.
I’ve got it figures that we’ll be in the black by one year, but want the extra buffer.
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Many years ago the answer would have been [...]

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I’ve been working on a business idea for over a year now. I left my good paying, stable job in April this year to pursue this business full-time. It involved licensing a combination software and hardware system from a US company and bringing it to my country.
Unfortunately, I couldn’t negotiate an agreement with [...]

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My wife and I have started a sports section franchise. The business offers picture packages to little leagues of all different sports (baseball, basketball, football, soccer, etc.) and many other niche markets such as (BMX bike racing, in-line skating, Girl Scouts, pre-schools’s and more). The company (based in Atlanta, GA) gives us great support and [...]

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I am opening a small business. I have $25,000 to start. My plan says this should be enough to start what do you think?
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I think you should show your plan to someone who will read and verify it’s viability.
Your question does not contain sufficient information to be answered.
I would suggest you visit a local SCORE [...]

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I own a pallet mfg. business; in business since 1999. Had a loss in the first year; have gotten through the learning curve, now need financing for two pieces of machinery that will automate the mfg. process, some working capital and money to bring our payables up to date.
Have run into several road blocks, I [...]

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I know that there is “free” money available for businesses. Is there a source of reference available? If so, how would one obtain the information and approach such an entity?
Secondly, what are the chances of one being turned down by a ‘grant-for-business’ institution and what are the stipulations that determine a “rejection” from such an [...]

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Is it possible to get help with a business plan with a start-up company that is producing a plan to go under Regulation “D” DPO (Direct Purchase Offer)?
A $2,000 plan fee is not in my budget at the moment. However, with Regulation “D” I am 99% sure to raise the $1 million I’m seeking.
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The [...]