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Any Advice on How to Get a Grant or Loan for a Single Mother to Start a Business
Asked by S.C. from San Francisco
on April 22, 2008
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I am looking to start my own business from home and was wondering if anyone has any experience or knowledge of how to get agrant or loan to make this happen. I am a s...
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- The Small Business Administration is a great resource. I'd also love to share with you a business that I do from home, which really doesn't require much start-up costs...
- Hey Sandra, Sorry for the late response but if you haven't found a way to start your home based business, I have an opportunity that you might want to take a look at ...
- If you are in the East Bay, the Oakland Business Development Center is totally geared for this, and has lots of resources. You can find them at http://www.obdc.com/ ...
Starting Business
Asked by L.N. from Dallas
on August 7, 2008
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I am trying to start a business but my personal credit is shot due to us loosing our home. I am trying to get $5000. Any advice on how to do this?
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- I agree with a few of the other mamas in that you don't need to try for a loan...you need to pay cash. $5,000 sounds monumental to you, but in terms of business start-...
- Scrimp, save, stay focused & pay cash. It's amazing how it feels to not have the payment. Speaking from experience...
- I don't mean to sound harsh but you need to stop using credit and work at saving up the $5000.00 (work not borrow, as many jobs as you have to for as long as you have ...
Looking for Ways to Get Home Business Start-up Money
Asked by S.T. from Provo
on December 31, 2008
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As I have been gathering together food storage and 72 hour kits for my family, I came up with what I think is a great idea for a home-based business. I am still worki...
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- Hey S., Unlike many companies today, the business I'm in is growing (explosive growth due to the economy and so many people being laid off). I'm looking for a few n...
- Start at the small business resource center in downtown Denver....from there they can set you up with the mentoring group of retired businesspeople. They can help you ...
- There is a government site, am not sure of the web site address . try just looking for Gov Grants. G.
Advice on Opening a New Business
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on May 1, 2010
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I have recently gotten hooked on baking and am considering opening a bakery in my town. Does anyone have any idea of the start up cost of opening a new business. Any...
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- I have a friend (a previous co-worker) that made cakes out of her home. She took a cake decorating classes, she experimented, she got better and better -- between co-...
- In Texas it's not legal to make food in your home kitchen. In order to sell at a farmer's market or make cakes for weddings etc, you will need a commercial kitchen. ...
- Katherine, My husband has been in the baking industry for 40 years. We have lots of great friends with wonderful bakeries all over the United States. You are wise to g...
Should My Husband Quit His Minimum-wage Job to Start His Own Business?
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on March 9, 2011
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Help!! I am married with two young children (8 and 6), and I am currently staying at home with them (they are home-schooled). We moved to California because my paren...
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- Hi C.B., I haven't read any of the other responses, so I apologize if I'm being repetitive. First, your anxiety and panic are warranted. This doesn't mean you'...
- Ok, so I can't tell you what to do....ultimately this is your decision. My SO wants to start his own business too. Here's what we came up with. Step #1) Work on ...
- Let him follow his dream. You will always regret it if you don't. You are so lucky to have a free place to stay. Perhaps you could find a job, or think of something...
Need Help Deciding What to Do About Finances
Asked by L.B. from Minneapolis
on July 14, 2007
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I hope someone can help me out there. We are having serious finance problems. Me and my husband both work but he does not make much $ and we have a few credit cards....
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- You and your husband need to talk about it. It is not easy. I am going through the same thing. You need to tell him how you feel and you need to make hime tell you ...
- I might be able to help, call me at 877-740-5757
- Hey L. (I am updating my response after having more time to review the other responses...) My heart goes out to you. I have two suggestions in response to the oth...
Grants, Working from Home, NO GIMMICKS
Asked by S.A. from Dallas
on July 13, 2006
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I work fulltime but would really like to start my own business working from home. I am currently checking into a Home Helper business that offers services to Mom as w...
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- The only way I know of to secure grants is to become a non-profit. That does not mean you do not make money, there are just some extra rules and regulations. There a...
- Hi S., I completely understand the desire to work from home to spend more time with your kids... I have had such a terrible time leaving my daughter to return to wo...
- Sorry S.. I asked an SBA representative personally and he said there are no grants to start a business, only loans.
Overwhelming Stress Due to Financial Situaion
Asked by A.T. from Washington DC
on February 22, 2010
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Hi,
I am a SAHM of 3. My husband is a realtor & we have next to no income. I have so much stress due to this right now that it is almost debilitating at times. I...
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- I recommend you call your doctor. There may be some medication that can help you through this, or if medication isn't the answer your doctor can help you with some re...
- I am sorry to hear what you are going through, however you need to take care of your self, you may need to go for walks or excercise. You will have to return to work a...
- Hi A., First off, look how many people have already responded with thoughtful, wonderful advice. People care about you, and we haven't even met you! You are not alo...
Any Advice for Starting a Children's Boutique?
Asked by D.L. from Dallas
on April 9, 2007
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I'm a corporate career woman and mom of one amazing 2 1/2 year old daughter. I've been in the same line of work for almost 16 years now and am thinking more and more ...
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- D., I am not trying to be negative here, so take my advice/feedback with a grain of salt and merely as just another way of looking at the total picture before you j...
- I make baby and boutique items and I would love to open a boutique. There is a website I sell on, www.etsy.com and I'm sure you could post on the forums and some bouti...
- HI D.! It's so cool you're wanting to follow your dream. When I read your message the first thing that came to my mind is a boutique that used to be here in Allen. ...
Help with Starting Shoe Line
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on August 11, 2008
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Hello everyone,
It has been my dream to have my own shoe line and now I am finally ready. Being in the fashion industry is my passion. I have graduated from college...
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- Hi! First of all, congratulations! This is a wonderful challenge that you are taking on - what a great new chapter in your life! I started my own business 5 years a...
- Hopefully you have a background in small business management to start out. Next, design a couple or few pair and find a shoesmith/leather crafter to construct the prot...
- In my mind your question is mighty general. Are you looking to design the shoes or sell the shoes, (two different things) or both? What is your college background in? ...
