You can also think unconventionally of getting the funds to start your
business such as getting a personal loan or refinancing your home. You can
also see if you can get a silent partner or investor who may fund you the
amount. Don't overlook the obvious because you always want to have options
especially if trying to get a small business loan fails.

In this U.S. economy (assuming you are in the United States), it has been
tougher to obtain loans and many people's credits have been affected. You can
also try and do a business plan that only requires minimal funds initially
and take it on a step by step basis until funding becomes available either by
a loan of some sort or income you've earned.

Since tens of thousands of rfps are issued every week you need to be sure you are responding to an RFP that’s appropriate before you can begin the RFP submittal process. This means being sure that an RFP matches your industry and that the required timeframe is adequate for you to fulfill it.

I've seen many opportunities for getting some quick funds for a small business start-up, but the amount fully depends on how good you've made your business plan.

A great resource for locating funding for your startup is your nearest SBDC
(Small Business Development Center). To locate the nearest one, just Google
up (your state) + SBDC. I am a management consultant with the Kentucky SBDC
in Lexington.

Funding a new business is very difficult. There really are no grants for the
typical entrepreneur despite the widespread belief that the government is
just itching to give away free money. And the SBA has very stringent
criteria. Friends and family and bootstrapping is probably your best bet. I
have more suggestions (check my signature) that might help (such as peer to
peer lending).

There are different resources where you may be able to get help. Check out our blog post, Need Money? SBA can Help, or 6 tips for Borrowing Startup Funds from Friends and Family. You may also want to take a look at one of our resource partners: SCORE, Small Business Development Centers or Women’s Business Centers. These organizations provide free business counseling and training. To find your nearest SBA resource partner, enter your zip code at SBA Direct.

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