I have a business unfort, we are not doing well what are some ideas to generate cash? Grants? Venure Capital?
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It is hard to find grants to start or expand a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business. And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK - lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born.\n\nNonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.\n\nI am not sure how attractive your business will be to angel investors, but you can always try. You may want to go and pitch your ideas where investors gather. Here are some places where angel investors come and those looking for funding can come and pitch their business plans. Be sure to have a strong business plan and describe what makes your business idea stand apart:\n\nAngel Capital Association http://www.angelcapitalassociation.org\nAngel's Forum http://www.angelsforum.com \nBand of Angels http://www.bandangels.com \nCommon Angels http://www.commonangels.com \nKeiretsu Forum http://www.k4forum.com \nLaunchpad Venture Group http://www.launchpadventuregroup.com\nNew World Angels http://www.newworldangels.com \nNew York Angels http://www.newyorkangels.com \nPrairie Angels http://www.prairieangels.org (charges $125 to submit idea)\nRobin Hood Ventures http://www.robinhoodventures.com (charges $250)
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Did you ever find you legitimate grant funding sources?\nHere are some more websites to help you.\n\nAlso, check your state information resources.  Each state may have a grant funding office for small businesses.
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The best source of financing for new small businesses is friends and family.  No such thing as free money, and there is almost nothing available in the private investment or loan market for a brand new business that does not yet have positive cash flow or valuable intellectual property.  \n\nIf you do borrow from friends and family, just be sure to do it in a way that is fair for all parties and be sure to document your agreement in a written contract.  Business deals that go sour between friends and family members can get really ugly, and can permanently damage a relationship that is more valuable than your business.  Protect the personal relationship using smart preventive business and legal measures to avoid disputes.
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Talk to the bank to take a business loan. If the profits are great, you'd be crazy to give away the share of the profits to an investor, just keep it to yourself.
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If you're in the UK contact your local business link, they're really helpful. Also may sure you speak to any creditors, you need to keep on the right side of them. You haven't said what your business is, but as your creditors will be as keen as you are to make sure they get their cash they may be able to offer valuable business information or leads. Business communities are often quite insular (if thats the right word). Your landlord may also have a better property in a more suitable location if you ask. If they do help make sure you reward them once you're back on track.\nLook at your budgets and keep them on track. Spend nothing you don't need to. Sales reps will even give you free pens etc.\nAdvertising doesn't need to cost anything. Do something for charity and involve the press, tell friends and family what you're doing, get out on the street and fake a survey but mention your business, etc.\nIf you have any staff ask their opinion, they're your greatest asset, again make sure they're rewarded if they do well.\nFinally a major word of advice to anyone in business - work out who your customers are and look after them. They are your paycheck. remember you are buying money from them with goods or services so you need them to come back.\n\nThere's loads you can do but you need to have a positive attitude - make every pound you spend on your business make money.\n\nThat should do for now.
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youre best bet sounds like it would have to be to find a business partner.  If you have a business plan I would look for investors.  Maybe look for an angel invester.  However, they might be weary because of the location of the business.  There are a lot of scams that sound similair to this so they will want as much info as possible.  Good Luck
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To the first part, you can't. I've tried.\n\nFor grants and loans, visit your local government or search online.  \n\nLoans can be detrimental to a business because these force profits out of your pocket in order to pay the loan.
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Aside from the SBA, conventional loans and venture capitalists, try angel networks. It sounds like you haven't even done preliminary research...you need to do your homework on grants and things, as well.
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There are businesses which require little capital. Search Amazon or ebay for books of ideas.  It helps to have relatives who can work with you, a car or van, tools, a talent/skill, live in a  prosperous area, etc.  But there are services one can provide which require just manual labor if you don't mind asking for the business and dealing with the acquired customers/clients.
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Im in the same boat as you. I have bad credit and debit. I for me figure get a 2ed job pay off all my bills save save save then try for a loan when the bank sees no more debit you have a better chance. I'm starting a business now, well it's already in the books but need more money to fund it.
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First off it would take lots of money do you have that??  Will your product sell from a little boutique.  You need to write up a proposition and get it to a loan officer or someone that is more qualified.  This little place might be two minutes from disaster.  Don't loose lots of money.  I wish you the best.
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Make more. \n\nLet's say that you owned a company.  If you do not reinvest into the company, future products won't be developed, and your company will wither and die.  \n\nThey just don't make Buggy Whips anymore. \n\nGood luck and Happy Computing!
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The easy answer is to ask family to back the idea with private loans.  Remember to treat it professionally rather than personal, money makes enemies out of friends.\n\nYou could also incorporate and give your family stock and by that partial owner ship in the business, but retaining a larger majority of stock than was given out so that you retain control, especially since I imagine you would be involved in day to day operations, but incorporating has rules that has to be followed and may be too complicated for your situation.\n\nAnd, when all else fails you can always try to get financing from a bank.
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If you have got your business plans evaluated and are rated good high enough, you can explore the possibility of tapping venture capital from private funders, banks and other institutions for the purpose. Such capital infusion is quite cheap in costs and are long to very long term assistance. Some governments also offer "seed capital" for self-employment, which you need to check with your local authorities.
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Friends or an excellent business plan may generate money from outside investors by selling stock in a corporation. Call a financial planner or an investment company. If your idea is good and your plan is sound, then you may be in luck. But invest your time in the Business Plan first. It is a critical factor.
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If you have a job, then go to Check Into Cash or Money Tree.\n\nIf you DON'T have a job, try selling something, or seeing if someone will let you borrow some money.