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where can i get a small business grant?

February 28th, 2009 2 comments
Lynoi asked:


where can i get a small business grant for 600k?

im looking to start some kind of small online business from home?

February 27th, 2009 9 comments
cdbesp asked:


i have about $10,000 to get it started up. ive tried finding wholesale dealers selling different things like shoes electronics and a bunch of other things without any luck. any ideas on what type of small business would be a good idea or where i can find wholesalers???

Why is there so little respect for small business owners?

February 26th, 2009 3 comments
paddlingdummy asked:


Small business owners are the core of our economy. It seems to me that so many people in this country view business owners as evil and greedy when it is their risk taking for the hopes of profit that benfits us all by jobs, products and services produced and tax revenue when they are successful. We enact legislation such as raising the minimum wage and it only hurts these individuals and allows larger businesses who have the ability to withstand difficult economic mandates to thrive at the expense of the small business owner. Why do so few people see the big picture and do more to help create an environment conducive for small businesses to thrive?

I was denied a small business loan. How can I get approved next time?

February 23rd, 2009 3 comments
Cruisin4abruisin asked:


I was denied a 15,000 loan (at a local bank that has several local branches) for starting my small business, because I have no equity or collateral, but I’m only 22 years old. Not many 22 year olds that I know have stocks, bonds or investments.

In the meetings I had with the loan manager, she seemed impressed and confident in my business plan. But on paper, I guess I don’t seem like such a good loan applicant.

Is it more likely that I would be approved at a national bank?

What tips can you give me for next time I apply.
-Which banks are likely to approve someone without collateral.
-OR, What can I use as collateral or as a substitute.
-Any other tips?

Any information you can give me would mean a lot. Thank you! :)

Opening up small business in Mexico City?

February 20th, 2009 2 comments
Nani Girl asked:


I may open up a small business in Mexico City. I am from Hawaii and my husband is from Mexico City. We want to save money in Hawaii and eventually move to Mexico and open up a small business out there. He owns a house out there so we don’t have to worry about paying rent. Anyone done this or know of anyone? I know some people say life is hard there. But aren’t there people who make it okay if they have some money?

Party Plan Small Business Investor for Inventory?

February 19th, 2009 1 comment
Stitch asked:


So, I work as a distributor for a part plan company called Pure Romance. This is a great business, but it is hard to start with very little stock. It is better to have a large inventory to sell from. It saves in shipping expenses, etc.

Does anyone know how I would go about trying to find a small business investment for around 5k in inventory? Would anyne really consider it in this business?

How can I help my relative to expand his small business?

February 15th, 2009 2 comments
nancy asked:


A relative of mine recently started a small software firm. How can I advertise his business to prospective clients?

If you wish to check out his site:

http://www.informated.com/index.php?titl…

He created the website himself. He’s one of the best computer programmers in the Washington D.C. area.

Can I set Yahoo Messenger to tell me if my yahoo small business gets an email?

February 6th, 2009 1 comment
Sifu Shaun asked:


I have set up a small business website account with Yahoo using my Yahoo id. I get most of my business email through this address, and would love to have notification that I’ve gotten an email instead of having to log in every day.

Custum made silicon Cases where do I find a company to make them? I want to start a small business by myself?

February 6th, 2009 1 comment
afawefaw11 asked:


I am want to find a company that can help me make silicon cases for different types of products. I want to start a small business independently but I have no clue where to find a company that will help me make them. If any of you can help give me some resources that you may know of or a contact number of a company that does this it will be really helpful. I been asking on yahoo ALOT but no one has really answered my question