Dear Readers:
I think my life experience is what qualifies me to write this column. I made every mistake imaginable. But have learned from them. Most important I still remember what it was like to be 12, 13, 14, 15, and so on. Currently I am a single mom, I have two wonderful boys. One in college. We are all happy emotionally. We love life, and know that you can too. I try to be the kind of parent that understands. I know that I can help you to understand where you parents are coming from, and help you get over the difficulties of being young. You can even have your parents write to me and I will help them to get over their fears and at least respect you and your feelings. I have been married and divorced twice, so I have experience in that field also. But now I own my own home, and my own business and am successful. Lots of luck to you! Hope to hear from you.
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I am 25 and I am ready to start an online business...I am a woman and I am black- 1/2 african american and 1/2 west caribian...I also native american heritage (but that one may not be strong enough). So what is the best way to go about getting a grant to start, I basaically need money for basic inventory, international phone plan, licences, logo and website name and hosting. So I would say from 5,000-10,000 to start would be cool. Thank you for the advice. (link)
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WEll you could try the Small Business Association. SBA, they have government backed loans, but I hear they are very slow, and require LOTS of paperwork. Try this website. KIVA. They have been giving micro loans to individuals in foreign countries for years now. And this year, they decided to start giving loans to US small businesses, or individuals like yourself. so go to Kiva.com
Buy the way. www.godaddy.com is a great place to register your domain name and buy a website and create it yourself with their templates. Not too expensive either. www.vistaprint.com is also a great place to create a website and to get business cards printed up real cheap.
Good luck to you!!!!
Michele
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