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4 Replies Last post: Jul 6, 2009 7:58 AM by david_aa

start-up funding needed

Jun 8, 2009 5:42 AM

Click to view biz2009's profile Professional biz2009 6 posts since
Jun 7, 2009
Hi, I am in need of start-up funding for my e-commerce business. I have looked into traditional lending sources and sba but have not applied yet. I want to know all of my options before i commit. I will need 40,169. I am located in kansas. any advice or assistance would be appreciated. Nester
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1. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 8, 2009 8:03 AM
in response to: biz2009
Start-up funding needed, Welcome. Interesting number ending in 9

Who are you?? Where should I mail the check??

Have you developed a Business Plan that I can read??
Click to view ggoodard's profile Mogul ggoodard 79 posts since
Nov 29, 2008
2. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 8, 2009 9:38 AM
in response to: biz2009
Please reply to me via email ggoodard@aol.com
Click to view ggoodard's profile Mogul ggoodard 79 posts since
Nov 29, 2008
3. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 8, 2009 9:38 AM
in response to: biz2009
I would like to learn more. My email is in my profile. Thank you
Click to view jim531's profile Authority jim531 12 posts since
Mar 18, 2009
4. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 8, 2009 9:38 AM
in response to: biz2009
Please view my profile and send me an email.
Click to view biz2009's profile Professional biz2009 6 posts since
Jun 7, 2009
5. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 8, 2009 12:33 PM
in response to: LUCKIEST
hi, yes that is the exact start-up cost. I am a sole propertior located in kansas. I'm also a stay at home mom and my husband is in the military, currently deployed. I was also in the military but got out to be with my family and take care of my kids. I have worked for other employers but I've had no satisfaction so i decided to have a home-based business. I do have a completed b-plan. I have not applied to any bank because i'm still looking for other options like i mentioned but if you are serious and willing to assist please let me know. I see alot of business opportunity where i live and started out wanting a brick and mortar but with the high costs i knew banks wouldn't loan but i definitely look forward to getting the brick and mortar in the future. Where should i send the b-plan? anything else you need to know just let me know.

Thanks,
biz2009
Click to view biz2009's profile Professional biz2009 6 posts since
Jun 7, 2009
6. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 8, 2009 3:08 PM
in response to: biz2009
so far my option are banks and the sba patriot express loan. any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks.
Click to view phanio's profile Mogul phanio 474 posts since
Apr 7, 2009
7. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 8, 2009 3:06 PM
in response to: biz2009
There are a few options for you - some that depend on your credit and income (household income) and some that need to be matched to the purchase of the funds.

There are unsecured personal and business loans from non-bank lenders (thus no time in business requirements or other loops to jump through) that require good credit and incoem to service the monthly payments.

There are other non-bank lending sources that provide smaller amounts of unsecured capital usually between $25K to $50K - with less emphasis on credit and income.

If you are seeking equipment (any business equipment including office equipment) as part of your financing needs - then look for lenders that specialize in equipment loans.

When you do get to the point of a brick and mortar storefront - then seek out lenders that specailize in commercial mortgage loans. By finding a company that specializes - you will get easier approval, better rates and terms. Plus, most traditiaonl lenders will not work with start-ups or unprofitable businesses under two or three years in business. Lenders that specailize will work with you.

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Click to view Creditbuilder's profile Mogul Creditbuilder 134 posts since
Jan 17, 2009
8. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 8, 2009 4:13 PM
in response to: biz2009
You might be a candidate for the grant... see businessformationgroup.com/grants
Click to view biz2009's profile Professional biz2009 6 posts since
Jun 7, 2009
9. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 8, 2009 10:09 PM
in response to: Creditbuilder
thank you creditbuilder. I will look into that.
Click to view BizSolutions's profile Mogul BizSolutions 63 posts since
Jan 11, 2009
10. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 8, 2009 10:11 PM
in response to: biz2009
Hi

Please email me as I may have some solutions for you. Monique@accuratefinancial.info
Click to view biz2009's profile Professional biz2009 6 posts since
Jun 7, 2009
11. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 10, 2009 12:50 PM
in response to: phanio
Thank you for your reply it has been very helpful. I have been looking into angel investor as well. Do you have any thoughts on those?
Click to view MyCapital.com's profile Mogul MyCapital.com 14 posts since
Feb 9, 2008
12. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 13, 2009 5:49 AM
in response to: biz2009
if you are starting an e-commerce, perhaps you can see you can reduce the cost. maybe you don't need up to $40,000. if you hire some people in India or E. Europe, the e-commerce production costs can be significantly reduced to 1/10 of what you originally planned.
Click to view biz2009's profile Professional biz2009 6 posts since
Jun 7, 2009
13. Re: start-up funding needed Jun 25, 2009 10:12 PM
in response to: MyCapital.com
hi, my capital.com. i uderstand what you are saying and i have reduced my cost. thank you for the advice.

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