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.