Can someone out there please point me in the direction for grants for construction companies? I live in a smaller community in Washinton State. I want to purchase a construction company I think will succeed with proper funding. Thank you.
I have a small company and I would like to expand but I don't have the money. I'm also interested in opening a franchise. Since I am a mother of 4 and already have enough debt I would really rather explore grant options instead of loan options. Can anyone help point me in the direction of minority/women small business loans...Federal, State and Local. I'm in NYC. Thanks.
My name is Aiman Latif. I have a masters degree in Accountancy. I have over 12 years of experience in Accounting. I am registered tax professional. I had been very unlucky find an accounting job in past few years so decided to start my own bookkeeping business from home but the problem is that I don't even have enough cash to buy a computer, software and other office equipment to start my own business. I also want to a take a course while doing my business that will teach me how to start my business, how to market my business and much more. The total cost of all the courses that I want to take is about $10,000. The total office equipment that I need is about $10,000. Total cost to start a business is about $20,000 and I need a loan for about $25,000 so I can keep about $5,000 in my bank at all times just to be on the safe side. At this time I don't have an extra penny to use towards my business. I know my business would be successful if I have all this money to invest in it because I have all the education and background to do this business. I also have a 16 years old daughter, who can help me with my bookkeeping business. Is there an government loan available for people like me, to start my own business? Also, I lost my house in foreclosure last year because of non-payment (mortgage) and I also had to file bankruptcy. My attorneys who were trying to help me save my property through filing bankruptcy and later on modifying my loan, filed bankruptcy and disappeared. They were a scam. I put $109,000 in that house as a down payment and lost each single penny. My interest rate for the first 4 years was about 11% and later on it went down to about 7% so I paid way too much interest on this house also. I purchased this house in 2004 and it was foreclosed in 2010. My question is, is there any loan program that can help me get on my feet and start my earning and living again. If there is, I would really appreciate the references and links. Please send me an email at aimanlatif@aol.com
hi Iam a single mom,anda grandma of 12 grandchildren, I live ona fix incom,andIam hopeing ifany one know's where I can get grant or loan to starta business, myapartment is to small I need workshop to do my projects, like molding casting media resinand to help other handicap who in need extra incom to get by, this was my dreamandiam not giving up, I know there someone out there to help me through this, hope to hear from some one soon, god bless,
i am looking for information about how to open my own beauty salon i am a single mother not sure what kind of grants or loans i can get and i am in the army national guard and not sure if i can get any loans from them thank u much needed advice
Hello my husband and I are interested in opening a trucking buisness in the Austin tx area.Can anyone suggest where to find information on a minority loan or grant?Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Hello my husband and I are interested in opening a trucking buisness in the Austin tx area.Can anyone suggest where to find information on a minority loan or grant?Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Hello My name is LADY V, I am seriously trying to open my own business, but I dont have the money to get it started, but I have the strive, determination and skills to do whatever it takes to get started.
If anyone know of a free grants that can help me I would GREATLY appreciated, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!
HI IM SEKING INVESTORS TO START A MOVING COMPANY I HAVE BEEN IN THE THE FIELD FOR 17 YEARS AND HAVE DONE EVERY TASK IN THE BUSINESS THIS TPYE OF BUSINESS GENERATE ALOT OF CAPITAL ONCE UP AND RUNNING ONLY THING IM MISSING TO LAUNCH THIS BUSINESS IS THE CAPITAL...CONTACT #760 475 2189 ASK FOR HENRY..
Hi I am a single mother who decided to go back to school and get my degree. I am working toward a culinary degree and is looking for grants to help me start my catering business. If anyone have and advice or answers, I would really appreciate it greatly.
I am looking for a grant to start a small pizzaria in my town. I have a lot of customers that want me to open a place and I have looked at locations and the rent are very high. please help me if you have any ideas for me I would love to hear from you.
i already have a small bussiness with the economy like it is i took on a job at night so i could be sure it wouldnt cost me or shall i say put me in the neg. at my bussiness. well it is almost the worst thing to do .I am over worked and spending less time in bussiness. i need a loan or grant for 2 thousand. need help please
I am a young jewelry designer under the age of 25 and an African American woman. I am looking for grants, and opportunities where as I can start my business with.
I think its absolutely despicable that ethnic origin should be used as an excuse for a government handout. Most of these posts appear to be from idle, so-called 'under-priveledged' opportunists, making pleas that sound little more than the begging of tramps on street corners. This is America! If you want something, go and get it, we are all born equal here.
I am an inventer, and I have designed an electronic engine; that is versitile in many applications (like cars, trucks, tractors, boats, airplanes, even for something like an air compressor, etc...). The problem I have ran into, is finding money to get this idea going. I have researched all kinds of government grants, and none apply to my invention. The grants that are out there, apply to hybird engines. And mine is not a hybird. Mine uses electricity; and it's more effecient than a standard electric motor.
I have considered talking to business people about this invention. But I want to be included in my own project. I want to be able to license manufactures to build the motors that I have designed. And I don't want somebody to steal my idea's. All they would have to do is make some changes to my design, and start building these engines thereselves. I would be left out in the cold.
My engine is not patented. Besides, you cannot patent a concept. You have to patent a specific design, and list all of its specifications. So even if I had a patent, companies could still my idea anyway.
Does anybody know a way that I could receive money to get this project rolling?
so many people looking for grant money....Why is it so hard to find them? I need a home repair grant to start a daycare business in my home so I can make some money to keep my home. Hubby left and I am 60 and not too many "good" paying jobs out there for me...I have kept kids my whole life and I am really good at it. So now I should get paid...just need a boost to get going in a new business. WHY IS IT SO HARD??????
You are welcome. My ex ruined my life with using my credit union and like you I had not much to my name 7 dollars and my job. I am sorry you went through this too. And to be diagnosed with lupus. Oh that is terrible. There are free clinics
I am the same way about animals. Most of my pets were animals no one could keep or found. My last cat found me. I took him in 2003 and he was with me till 9/22. He got sick so he is at peace. When I was young and had a dog living with my parents the vet we took our dog to said I should be a vet as I had a good way with animals. Mom didn't tell me that till late and science chemistry wasn't my speciality. But there is vet tech and assistant plus working at a pet store.
I use to go to Santa Anita race track with mom and dad. I loved horses before that. I would have loved seeing the morning workouts but I am not for them riding the horses to race at an early age to race. And they do.
I knew a few people who trained horses and a friend who was really good training them got the horses for the movie Seabiscut the movie. I wanted to be a horse trainer or work with horses. (If the horse stables across the street had been buiilt when I was a kid, I would be over there all the time and had a different job.)
Anyhow I got to see the making of the movie one day. Saw many jockeys there and that day Gary Stevens. And I hung out at the stables where he had them. I really wanted to buy one of them as I had a few favorites. I had a great time from time I met him, my friend Bill, till later after the movie learning a lot about horses being around them and riding them.
I hope you get to help animals out to and think about being a foster mom to pets from rescue groups. You have to learn to let go when it is time for them to be adopted.
in response to Starshine...thank you starshine for your help any way every little bit of advise helps, i just need a place like a little studio type building to start out of and i have the perfect place, i divorce and my credit stinks since the marriage ended he ruined it, i dont have a penny, i was diagnosed with lupos after i got hurt in work but disabiality from work wont give it to me and now im waitin on the outcome from the state, my job after working there for 15years doesnt want me back until i find out whats wrong with my legs as they keep stiffing up when i relax the down fall of it all is i lost my insurance for not working, but as i show my kids that you never give up somewhere some how something will happen, wether its good news or bad god has a plan, just last month on two different weeks i found 2 dogs both around the same area, they came to me not me to them amazing cause i just talked to them as if they were family lol!! waggin there tails like cazy, i always wanted to be a vet but my grades stunk and wanted to be a jockey n a trainer, i get depressed knowing i cant do it anymore cause im 45 and its a little to late but the last dream i have is saving pets so hopefully that is what GOD & THE BLESSED MOTHER have plan for me, hopefully i"ll talkto you soon, thanks again strawberry shortcake
Hello I admire you wanting to help and show your children and grand child the concept of showing love to animals and people. And teach them the concept of money too. I love animals too. I see so many animals on TV waiting to be adopted it is heart breaking. Then there are people in need too.
I can't think of grants to start your business of finding lost pets. There are people who have rescue groups for cats, dogs and you could call one of them to see how they started. I would look for rescue groups and ask them how they got started. There is prosper.com but it is a loan company..
I wish you the best and good to put the city and state you are in so someone maybe able to find something. I tried to find a grant for somone else for company he wanted to start and never did find one plus he looked on his own.
hi, my name is sharon im a single mom with 4 kids and 1 grandchild hes the most happiest little boy i ever saw, i try to give him what i can as his mom my daugther had to get a restraing order on his dad and with no child support faking disabliity, unbelieveable how him and the system work, anyway i want to open my own small buisness with finding lost pets, i want to give kids a chance to help out learn the concept of earning money and the responsibilty of someone elses life in there hands to know everyone counts in this world big or small human or animal we all should have a place call home if there is any goverment grant loans or orginazation out there thats willing to help i have the properity in mind but will go fast because its up for sale please let me know thank you and god bless, you can reach me at sharonconroy5@gmail.com serious inquiry please there animals out there waiing for us to help them home every minute counts thanks again
I am currently renting a small 19-acre farm. My landlord would like to sell the property to me so that I can start small-scale farming as a business. I currently grow vegetables and raise a small number of rabbits, chickens and pigs. Is there any grant out there to help individuals purchase land for farming?
I looking for some answers and help. I am a disabled single mother, and need to start a business up, so i can put my kids money up for college and their future.Just wondering if there is any kind of grants or funding that could help someone like me. See this happened sudden for me, u never expect this.. and i wasnt set or ready im living with and the stress of wondering what could and would happen to my kids.My idea is to buy small homes trailers and get them fixed and suitable for the ppl who is haveing trouble and in need and a second chance to start over and fulfill the dreams. The income this brings could help me fulfill my dreams to help ppl out and my dreams of doing good..any advice would be greatly appreciated..thanks
HIIIIIII I like the posts I am also needing funding I need more help economically small buisness , carpentry ,remodeling ,roofing,siding and dumptruck. for my company to become very successful any comments?
i need built 8 horse shelters,arena,dog kennels and fencing..i dont want to see my animals got soak and cold when heavy rain..i need your help .. please soonest
thank!
in response to stylaholic...My mom rented a space in the 60's and theey got used furniture two basins and three dyers plus shelving dad did and a use reception desk and there was a bathroom..No grants or loans just saved till they could do it and she just let others come in to work at other booth and I don't think any contract was drawn either.. too young to remember but it was fun....
One of the things that you are going to need is a business plan. Yes there are still angel investors around but you are going to have to search for them and once you do find them they want to know that you are serious about what it is you are wanting to do and that is where your business plan comes in. However one thing that you should be warned about investors is that if and when you get an investor they will want a part of your business and that will mean that you will not own your own business 100 %.
As someone that does grant research I can tell you that there are grant programs out there to help one start their own business but these kinds of grant programs have very specific requirements. You may be eligible if you're a minority, want to start some type of business in a rural area that will help employ people, etc......If you want to start looking for grant programs you can start with the official government website where they list their grant programs and you will not have to pay anything. You can also apply online there.
If you are looking for mentors then you should check out SCORE by going to the Small Business Administration site. SCORE are retired persons who help give their advice for those who are looking to start a business of their own.
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I am very well diversed female in the hair industry looking to pursue a dream of ownership. Worked for 2 major salon chains and have gotten great experience, I feel its time to leave the nest as I am currently still employed with one of the largest salons in Perland Texas. Need funding to start the salon operations and purchase equipment, looking at top retail spaces now in the area, and have selected a few that's now doing buildouts, also need a mentor in establishing the venture, Have all the vision and plans in my head they just need to come to fruition; is anyone out there listening only business minded investors and people making a diffrence to need to respond.
My wife and I are looking into starting our own small business. My wife is columbian and I am trying to find out if the government has loan programs for minority women and if so where i would start looking for information on those programs.
Hello, I have been a chef for 17 years and it is time to operate a catering business of my own. I'm tired of making other people look "Good" with my talent and hard work. I am in need of 150K which will cover everything I need to get started on my dream. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Is there a government resource I don't know about? I am grateful for any info.
I am looking for grants to assist in my non profit that is formed to assist families of people incarcerated in prison. What we do is assist families in ife skills, education, employment, reentry, and more. If there are any programs that assist in these areas please email me the information to battenfred@yahoo.com. The non profit is caled A REAL CHANCE INC. and the website is a-real-chance.org. Any and all help will be greatly appriciated.
I hope you get your dream. My mom opened her own her beauty shop too long ago. I loved it..My mom and dad rented a place and then they looked for used equipment and it was in good condition. My mom redid the chairs in OMG shocking pink vinyl like leather but it was a cool place and it was fun helping her out.Later she rented out booth space to another person to help with the rent. It is hard work...
Hi, I am a 27year old single mom trying to start a wildlife business. The aim is to give people a chance to enjoy wildlife in the Highlands of PNG - where I live in Mount Hagen. Is there grants availuable to help someone like me with no money at all to start?
IAM LOOKING TO BUY A CAMPGROUND AND USE IT NOT JUST FOR CAMPING BUT ALSO FOR POW WOWS TO I AM NATIVE AMERICAN AND I LIKE THE CHILDREN TO COME AND LEARN HOW TO MAKE THINGS AND HOW NATIVES LIVE,I BELIVE IT WOULD BE GREAT FOR ALL. PLEASE IF YOU KNOW WHERE I COULD GET THE GRANT PLEASE YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT RKC82462@AOL.COM THANK YOU
in response to Roseb441702...Thank you for your prompt reply. You mentioned grant money that can be used for anything. Can you point me in the right direction to apply for those type of grants?
Check with the financial aid office of the school that you want to attend to see if they have information about grants and scholarship programs that you can apply for.
For as long as I have been doing grant research I haven't found a grant program yet that is for people to pay down their debt. There are some grant programs where you can use the grant money for anything you want and that would include paying down your debt if that is what you choose to do.
I am a 52 year old woman wanting to go back to school for an acupuncture license. My husband and I are in a debt-repayment program, so our credit rating is awful. We have no extra money for education, nor can we afford for me to stop working to go to school. Is there money available anywhere for debt repayment and/or grants for acupuncture schooling? We still have one dependent child at home.
If you go to the official government grant site you should see that they have a grant program in place for "rural" areas. If your small town can qualify as a rural area then you might want to take a further look at that grant program to see if you are eligible.
You should also go to your own state's website to see if they have any grant programs available. States (and more local areas) have often started grant programs to help bring new business into the area - so also check your state website as well.
I am a young mom. 22 years old and I want to open up a restaurant in a small town but have the clintel to keep it open all year long. What kind of grant should I be looking for and also what would I be qualified for??
I am a 50 yr old disabled woman who wishes to start a thrift store business in my home town. I was recently divorced and have few assets, my credit is ruined due to divorce issues. Can anyone tell m... see full post
