Business Resources
Financing
Are you interested in getting a loan? Financing is a major business concern. These sites will help you understand the financing process, the options for financing, and what lenders look for when you apply for financing.
Community Food Co-op Farm Fund Grant
Will You Qualify for a Bank Loan? (PDF)
Grants to Start Your Business - Myth or Reality (PDF)
2010 Loan Programs and Financing Options (PDF)
Busting the "Free Money" Myth
Searching for a government or no-interest loan to start a business? Don't waste your time.
Raising Start-Up Capital
Here is a good article from Inc. on raising startup capital, with advice on the processes and pitfalls of financing, as well as links to angel investors, and other financing options.
SBA: Financing Your Business
If you are wondering about financing your small business and SBA loans, check this SBA site. It has programs and forms as well as outside resources.
Getting Financing for Your Business
A good site from Small Business Owner's Toolkit with an article about "Getting Financing for Your Business." There is also a discussion of debt vs. equity financing and where and how to get both, as well as government resources.
Financing - For Women Mostly
Here are a group of start-up resources and investment groups that focus on women-owned companies.