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Step 1
Define your reason to start a business. This is a absolute must.
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Step 2
Open your mind. Sticking to your main goal and keeping your mind open to other possibilities for all the other details could make the difference in being awarded a grant. For example: If you want to open a child care facility, you may think about opening one for under privileged children. Being able to show the need of the business will greatly increase chances of being awarded a grant. Government grants may be your best choice here. See resources below on how to get a government grant.
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Step 3
"Displaced workers" that are unable to find employment within their professional field may be eligible for grants to start a business. Contact the local unemployment office for more information. A displace worker is a individual that lost their job due to a massive lay off or a community disaster.
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Step 4
A Individual with disabilities that is unable to find suitable employment within their community may qualify for a small business grant. A individual does not have to be considered to be fully disabled to qualify. Contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation office to find out if you qualify.
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Step 5
Private companies host grants to for endless reasons. Other then buying a list of information the best way to find out about these grants is to contact large business' that might benefit from your company to ask about grants. Finding a private grant for funding a small business may be time consuming. Some business are based of finding such grants and listing them in a ebook. Legit companies should only charge a couple of dollars. You may also check your local library to see if they carry a updated grant book. Grants change every six months, so look for a recent publication. Using a outdated list will only keep you running in circles.
Comments
tamby2112 said
on 4/9/2009 Thanks for the great grant info. Going in my favs....
sonni57 said
on 3/11/2009 Sounds like a good idea to get money I never thought of a small business grant.
lelai said
on 3/10/2009 i am going to have to check back on this in the near future. thank you for this article! 5*
apalmer said
on 2/26/2009 I think this is a good time to have this information. I'll save it! 5*
klnygaard said
on 7/10/2008 thanks. I know there s a grant out there for me. I believe I can find it. Thanks for your helpful info.