Business Starting Grants

What is the best and quickest way to apply for a small business grant?

Single mother with great idea for a small business, just need start-up capital.

Public Comments

1. Hi There are actually no "real" Grant for starting a business, unless your idea is some how will save the world like fixing the ozone layer, or alternative energy...I have look into this before...The other alternatives are: home equity loans, Friends, family, or worse Venture capitals... If you think your idea have some merits, here is a chance to get some money at Forbes contest: http://www.forbes.com/entrepreneurs/entrefinance/2007/04/25/walmart-google-apple-ent-fin-cx_bn_0425smallbizweek.html You can win $100K, and the experts support to launch your business in to a reality... Good luck...
2. Grants for a for profit business are just another urban legend. You will have to apply for a business loan. For that, you will have to write a business plan. Go to http://www.sba.gov/starting_business/ or http://www.bplan.com/ where you will find sample plans and instructions on how to write a business plan. Take the business plan to a bank or other lender who will review it and either lend you some or all of the money you requested or reject you. Don't be disheartened if you are rejected. Every bank has different criteria for loans. Starbucks went to over 350 lenders before someone said yes.