Government grants are one of those things that everyone talks about and virtually no one pursues. Most people would be amazed at the amount of money that is allotted to these grants, which are dealt out as grants for single mothers, minorities and small business owners, just to name a few. Whether you are looking to get funding for a non-profit organization, to launch a business or simply to make home repairs, the process is much the...more
There are a number of government grants for starting a business and there can be a lot of competition for them unless you know where to look and how to apply. It really isn't as difficult as many people make out, at least, not if you have a little help and know what you're doing.Small businesses are frequently started on a shoestring budget, but what if you could have the money you need to really start things off with a bang? Imagine the...more
Anyone who has gone to college or university knows that once you graduate, student loans are the bane of your life. For those who have dropped out of school, things can be even worse. With the economy sinking, it's not surprising that many ex-students are finding it difficult to find work that will pay the bills, much less their loan payments. That's where grants to pay debts come in.There are a number of government grants available and while the vast majority are aimed at helping small businesses and non-profit organizations get off the ground, there is also funding for other needs, including home repairs and paying off debts such as student loans. Government grants can help you eliminate those crippling debts, but it isn't that easy to find them.In fact, if you take a look online or do a search for government grants to pay debts, you'll come up with a lot of naysayers who claim these grants don't exist. Those who have actually been given grant money to pay off their debts, however, would disagree. In fact, in some cases, people have received not one, but two or more checks from the government to help pay off those towering debts that were affecting everything they did.How to Get...more
Starting a small business can be very costly, as any entrepreneur knows. That's why many people start looking for financing options. There are several choices, but if you want to remain in control of your business, you can rule out investors, which leaves you with government small business grants and small business loans. These are two very...more
How many times have you looked around your home, frustrated with the state it's in, but knowing you just don't have the cash to fix it up? It's a common problem, particularly these days when there are so many people out of work. Homes need constant upkeep and if you experience a severe storm or other event that leaves your house in shambles, it can...more
Chances are, if you're looking for a grant to start up your small business or not-for-profit organization, you don't have the money to hire grant writers. A few will work with the promise of payment once the grant money comes in, but these are few and far between. The alternative? Do the government grant writing yourself.Benefits of DIY Government Grant WritingYou'll find that there are a number of reasons to learn how to apply for grants yourself. Obviously, you can save quite a bit of money during the startup period when most businesses are looking to save money. Often, it's best for the business owner or one of the partners to take on as much of the grunt work as possible until the funding comes through. This will allow you to spend nothing, apart from time.In addition, you can tailor each application to the government grant that you are applying for. With grant writers, this would be extra. Doing the writing yourself lets you make changes quickly and easily, based on which funding option you are doing the grant proposal for.How to Write a Grant ProposalThere's a reason grant writers are expensive. It can be difficult to figure out how to write a great proposal if you don't know...more
Government funded grants might sound too good to be true, but the fact of the matter is that there are vast numbers of government grant programs out there. There are also a lot of people looking for that grant money, so if you are going to be...more
Grants for minorities offer a chance for businesses and organizations to get a head start. Through government grants, it's possible to get the funding necessary to start a small business or a non-profit organization. However, it can take a little...more
Have you ever dreamed of playing the guitar for your beloved girl in a starry night, or have you ever been thrilled about the idea of one day transcribing your love for her into notes and playing it by yourself? If it is the difficulty...more
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At first glance, trying to find the perfect business credit card deal may seem complicated. How do you start with your search? How can you compare different credit cards effectively? Let this article be your smart guide in comparing and finding...more
The very first thing that needs to be understood is that if the original creditor sold or assigned your debt to a collection agency, then you have only the collection agency to talk to, so forget about running back to the original creditor, because...more