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Friday, June 14, 2013
3 Key Points Startups Need to Know about Government Financing
By Karlene Sinclair-Robinson
When startup business owners are backed into a corner with their businesses, it usually boils down to financial liquidity. Many are bootstrapping their way up the entrepreneurial ladder. Startups often see their funds dwindle so quickly that they cannot stem the financial hemorrhage before they bottom out, potentially requiring them to shut down their businesses before they fully get started.
Some are able to use collateralized loans to move their business forward. Other startups considered options including family and friends, credit cards or microloans. These business owners are always on the look-out for ways to get their hands on a much-needed cash infusion. Financial liquidity is vital to survival or growth opportunities. Cash flow is the name of the game. When cash flow projections do not match up, startups can get desperate.
1. FREE GOVERNMENT MONEY
Not too long ago, the question was asked as to “where to find FREE Government Money?” First, most established business owners should know by now that there is no such thing as “Free Government Money”. When startups and those considering starting a business look for financing, they often seem to have this mistaken assumption that there is some form of “Free Government Money” out there just waiting for them. If this was the case, there would be a really long line of business owners waiting for their share of this money.
The government does not just give away money. You have to qualify for any given program, contract, grant or otherwise. If your business fits the requirements for a given government program, then take action to start the process. Keep in mind, when there is money involved, there is always some return that must be gained.
READ MORE...www.SpankTheBankNow.com
When startup business owners are backed into a corner with their businesses, it usually boils down to financial liquidity. Many are bootstrapping their way up the entrepreneurial ladder. Startups often see their funds dwindle so quickly that they cannot stem the financial hemorrhage before they bottom out, potentially requiring them to shut down their businesses before they fully get started.
Some are able to use collateralized loans to move their business forward. Other startups considered options including family and friends, credit cards or microloans. These business owners are always on the look-out for ways to get their hands on a much-needed cash infusion. Financial liquidity is vital to survival or growth opportunities. Cash flow is the name of the game. When cash flow projections do not match up, startups can get desperate.
1. FREE GOVERNMENT MONEY
Not too long ago, the question was asked as to “where to find FREE Government Money?” First, most established business owners should know by now that there is no such thing as “Free Government Money”. When startups and those considering starting a business look for financing, they often seem to have this mistaken assumption that there is some form of “Free Government Money” out there just waiting for them. If this was the case, there would be a really long line of business owners waiting for their share of this money.
The government does not just give away money. You have to qualify for any given program, contract, grant or otherwise. If your business fits the requirements for a given government program, then take action to start the process. Keep in mind, when there is money involved, there is always some return that must be gained.
READ MORE...www.SpankTheBankNow.com
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