It depends where you are from you can get different help from different
organisations. It's best to put a business plan together and go and see you
bank manager and see what he thinks.

If he thinks your business is viable then they may back you, otherwise you
will need to get back to the drawing board and rewrite your plan.

This is a good method a getting an honest opinion. Generally lenders know
business inside out and will tell you how it is.

It's not easy to get a grant, you will probably need to get a small business
loan after submitting your plans but you can try grants.gov for more
information.

If you are planning to start a for-profit business, you will find that grants
are not generally available unless you have developed a new, cutting edge
technology. Your best bet is to look for a loan. If you don't need a large
amount of money, you may be able to secure a micro loan.

Hi,  The SBA itself doesn't award grants for starting or expanding a business. Check out this blog post for an explanation of government grants and this page for more facts. If you haven't already, check out the resources available in our Starting a Business section, including information about business plans, financing, and marketing. Best of luck!