Finding Funding For New Ventures

Matching Entrepreneurs, Innovators with Facility Management

I recently wrote an article that for Mintek that has a strong tie in for entrepreneurs, micro-enterprises and innovators. The article discusses 5 alternative ways to save energy for facilities and buildings.

All of the energy saving alternatives not only apply to small business but the 4th suggestion also presents an opportunity to entrepreneurs and innovators to find a place to test and showcase their innovations. For the astute inventor partnering with an established company may also be a path to funding. Think about it ! Read the full article now

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Government Grant Scams

The link below leads to an article found on a site called Government Grant Advisors. It list some of the fallacy's and myths that people and organizations falsely offering free government grants and help.

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Part IV of Finding Funding for Your Venture

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What happens after you have met with potential investors and they seem to like your plan? You are probably pretty excited, but now is not the time to lose your cool. In fact the hardest part is still to come.

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Part III of Finding Funding for Your Venture

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Your business plan is ready. You have identified how much funding you will need and what it will be used for. Where do you find investors, how do you meet them? The next step is properly identifying who in your network to approach.

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Part II of Finding Funding for Your Venture