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Darkposey · 10-20-2004, 05:32 PM

Does anybody know anything about how to get a grant for a small business? I'm a white male in my mid twenties and I can't find any info.

Merlocke · 10-20-2004, 11:04 PM

US or Canada? (if it's Canadian - I'd be interested as well)

gar1976 · 10-21-2004, 01:18 PM

Info? You're screwed.

Try getting a silent partner that's in your immediate family, that is preferably handicapped/female/minority. Then try for a SBA loan.

Grants are extremely difficult to get after 9/11 when they were reduced dramatically, and you also are competing with quite a few professional grant writers.

Darkposey · 10-21-2004, 05:59 PM

We're in the US. Thanks for the help. There's four of us total wanting to open a gaming store. We are not actually looking for a profit we just want to be able to pay the bills. It's more of a hobby that doesn't cost anything (as long as we break even).

gar1976 · 10-21-2004, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkposey

We're in the US. Thanks for the help. There's four of us total wanting to open a gaming store. We are not actually looking for a profit we just want to be able to pay the bills. It's more of a hobby that doesn't cost anything (as long as we break even).

Going in with no idea and trying to "break even" is a good way to lose your ass. Unless you've got money to spare, it might not be the best of ideas. Would be cool to do, though. Good luck.

avhg1 · 10-22-2004, 02:03 AM

I've tried to get a grant for my Lego business, but it is near impossible. Even with a large stock, business plan and verified sales. I gave up because my time and energy was better used working on the business and working a my regular job to increase the size of my stock. I set up a business account and I haven't touched my work income to grow my business in at least 6 months.

gar1976 · 10-22-2004, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by avhg1

I've tried to get a grant for my Lego business, but it is near impossible. Even with a large stock, business plan and verified sales. I gave up because my time and energy was better used working on the business and working a my regular job to increase the size of my stock. I set up a business account and I haven't touched my work income to grow my business in at least 6 months.

As in toy legos? Man, I love those things.

10-20-2004, 05:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Darkposey Upright	small business grants Does anybody know anything about how to get a grant for a small business? I'm a white male in my mid twenties and I can't find any info.

10-20-2004, 11:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Merlocke Location: Canada	US or Canada? (if it's Canadian - I'd be interested as well) __________________ -=[ Merlocke ]=-

10-21-2004, 01:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
gar1976 Custom User Title Location: Lurking. Under the desk.	Info? You're screwed. Try getting a silent partner that's in your immediate family, that is preferably handicapped/female/minority. Then try for a SBA loan. Grants are extremely difficult to get after 9/11 when they were reduced dramatically, and you also are competing with quite a few professional grant writers. __________________ Blistex, in regards to crappy games - They made pong look like a story driven RPG with a dynamic campaign.

10-21-2004, 05:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Darkposey Upright	We're in the US. Thanks for the help. There's four of us total wanting to open a gaming store. We are not actually looking for a profit we just want to be able to pay the bills. It's more of a hobby that doesn't cost anything (as long as we break even). Last edited by Darkposey; 10-21-2004 at 06:03 PM..

10-22-2004, 02:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
avhg1 Insane Location: MD	I've tried to get a grant for my Lego business, but it is near impossible. Even with a large stock, business plan and verified sales. I gave up because my time and energy was better used working on the business and working a my regular job to increase the size of my stock. I set up a business account and I haven't touched my work income to grow my business in at least 6 months.