I have a vision of what I want to do. But, I need the capital to present my product (services) to the world. I great website, brochure, business cards and a space to see my clients. In order to legitimize and compete I need to position myself well. I want to create an experience. Not just a business. To do that, I need a loan/grant, angel investor or a way to finance the start up. What can I do? Where can I go. I am a woman residing in NYC.
Great! passion is the number one key for suceeding!, get a business plan
together, go talk to your bank manager and see what he/she thinks then you
can start making plans for finance, good luck!
Having a vision is not good enough, you need strong business plans that will
convince your bank manager. He wants to know that you know what you're doing,
get this sorted and that's a first step..
BizResearcher | Window Shopper |
5/2/2012 - 11:27 am
If you plan to start a for-profit business, you can forget about grants and
angel investors unless you have developed a new technology that is in the
national interest. Angel investors invest in only a very few rapidly growing
businesses that will return their investment in a short period of time,
usually technology and biotechnology. You may want to visit with a counselor
at a women's business center, small business development center or SCORE
office in your area. Their services are free and they can evaluate your
business plan and recommend funding options.
kmurray | Community Moderator |
4/19/2012 - 2:41 pm
Hi,
With regard to SBA's role in loans and grants, check out this section of our website. Even though SBA does not loan money directly to small business owners, an SBA-backed loan at your local bank or credit union is a guarantee that you will repay your loan as promised. SBA itself also doesn't provide grants. But to help you identify what government financing programs may be available to help you start or expand your business, use our “Loans and Grants Search Tool."
PDLoans | Window Shopper | 8/21/2012 - 8:54 am
together, go talk to your bank manager and see what he/she thinks then you
can start making plans for finance, good luck!
PDLoans | Window Shopper | 7/15/2012 - 3:33 pm
convince your bank manager. He wants to know that you know what you're doing,
get this sorted and that's a first step..
BizResearcher | Window Shopper | 5/2/2012 - 11:27 am
angel investors unless you have developed a new technology that is in the
national interest. Angel investors invest in only a very few rapidly growing
businesses that will return their investment in a short period of time,
usually technology and biotechnology. You may want to visit with a counselor
at a women's business center, small business development center or SCORE
office in your area. Their services are free and they can evaluate your
business plan and recommend funding options.
kmurray | Community Moderator | 4/19/2012 - 2:41 pm
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