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.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Work & School category? Maybe give some free advice about: Job Searches? Michele answered Monday October 19 2009, 6:56 pm: 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!!!!
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