Seeking Help in Projecting Finances for a New Business

I am so sorry for your loss... I cannot imagine how hard it is for you - I am also a single mom - my son's dad left when I was pregnant.

I started a small business 3 years ago and still cannot qualify for an SBA loan - I don't yet make any money and just about ready to call it quits because I am sick of being broke - but the kids and I have worked sooooo hard - I hate all that to have been for nothing...

I wish I could help you - but I can tell you there are a lot of hidden expenses you don't think about ahead of time depending on the type of business you are starting - tell me more and I will help you if I can.

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Check out SCORE. They are retired executives that can assist you. You can find their information on the small business association website. The small business association, also, has classes on financial information for your business.

The Small Business Association is located in San Franciso and Santa Clara. Also, the main San Mateo Library often has classes on starting your business. They, also, have reference books to help you.

An excellent class I took was at Canada College in Redwood City. It was a business class in the evening and Mike Genevro is the teacher. The assignment for the final was to make a business plan. Go to www.smccd.net. Check on Canada College and look at the business classes.

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I would suggest that you contact the Women's Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women plan and start their own businesses through business and personal development training and financial services. You can check out their website at WomensInitiative.org or call ###-###-####. Although the headquarters is in SF, I believe there are locations across much of the Bay Area. I recently became aware of this organization and have heard great things about their support to women entrepreneurs who are also trying to balance family care and other obligations. Good luck!

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G.,

I have 25 years of small business accounting experience. I have been doing contract work for the last 6 years so if you need help with the numbers, let me know. I am in San Bruno.

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HI I have done a business plan for my Therapy office may have some tips for you my name is V. call if you like ###-###-#### if not good luck to you this is a wonderful new start for yourself and kids.

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