When starting a business, a common difficulty is financing the business. Getting started can be the most challenging time. In addition to all of the planning and work involved to get things running, worrying about the required financial resources can add to stress levels. The good news is that there are ways to get assistance with this aspect of company start-up. Government departments and various non-profit community foundations have free resources, guides and even start-up funds that can be accessed to help new entrepreneurs be steered to success. Accessing these free resources and subsidized consulting fees often only require application forms and proposals or business plans to be completed and submitted.

I have heard from many people that they get overwhelmed and exasperated when tasked with working on proposals. The grant process typically requires research, organization, comprehensive planning, and yes, a great deal of writing. Applying for grants requires submission of a proposal. One can expect that a great deal of effort is required to complete an in depth analysis as to how a grant can help one produce success for the specific business pursuits.

All the work involved in the grant process can produce fantastic results. Common supports include subsidized or free consulting services from financial and business development experts. Grants to cover a portion of costs related to business start-up or expansion can also be applied for. Often, a portion of a grant is non-repayable; Yes! Free Money! So this is financial incentive. New business start-ups are often challenged by limited financial resources, so a grant can be a huge advantage. The grant process leads to in-depth analysis and thorough consideration of all aspects of one’s project, and these efforts have the effect of really preparing one well, which in turn increases the chance of success.

There are many companies that try to profit from getting people to subscribe to match-making a grant seeker with a grant. You can save yourself a great deal of money, by simply using Google or Bing to search for available grants, and by contacting various government departments and agencies and asking for any information about applicable grants. It is well worth the effort!

For those that prefer assistance throughout the process, one of my services provided is full service grant proposal writing and funding application support. Feel free to message me.

I am always pleased to hear your plan and objectives, and to review various options available that would suit your needs.