Hello Everyone,

Periodically, I will be posting about funding opportunities and links.  There are many ways to fund your venture.  Grants, business loans, crowdfunding, investment.

Grants:

www.helloalice.com
www.ifundwomen.com
www.ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/
These are just a few links but there are more listed in this article written in April, with tips on do's and do not's for applying for a grant.  www.digital.com/small-business-grants/ .

Crowdfunding:

www.ifundwomen.com
www.kickstarter.com
www.indiegogo.com
www.gofundme.com
There are many other platforms out there.  Some are geared towards very specific businesses.  Here is a list of 19 of them. www.transparenthands.org/list-of-top-19-crowdfunding-platforms-in-usa/ .

Investment funding:

www.wefunder.com
www.nextseed.com
www.kiva.org
With investment funding you are making a commitment to those who invest in your business plan to send them a return on investment.  So, be sure to read through everything and plan carefully and accordingly.

Business Loans:

I am going to leave this open to those members we have here at WCE to discuss what they have to offer.  Not an advertisement, but advice on applying for a loan and if anyone wants to contact them individually, you can connect with each other.

These are just tips, I am not endorsing anyone.  I just want to post opportunities and links because I am often asked after meetings about how to find ways for funding.  I hope this helps.