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15 Sources for Small Business Funding
Loans, Grants, Angel Investors, Venture Capital
Small business lending in August was up 19% over the same time last year, the highest increase since April 2008, according to Reuters. Many believe this is a positive sign for the economy that will lead to job growth.
If your small business is seeking a loan, grant, angel investor, or venture capital, here’s a list of funding resources.
Grants.gov – Apply for federal grants.
Express Merchant Financing – Cash loans for small businesses from American Express.
Idea Café – Provides a variety of sponsored grants for small business.
Indie GoGo – Funding for creative projects.
Kickstarter – Crowd-sourced funding option for creative projects.
SBA Loan Programs – Small Business Administration loan programs. Note that the SBA is not a direct lender, but helps entrepreneurs get financing with traditional banks.
Small Business Research Grants – List of federal entities offering research grants, provided by the SBA.
SBIR/STTR – Small business innovation research grants, government funded.
VFinance – Network for finding venture capital and angel investors.
Woman Owned – Provides loans and grants for women-owned small businesses.
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