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Don’t Forget Grants If You Need Early Seed Money

Startup Professionals Musings

Since government grants are funded by tax dollars for specific industries and research, usage of grant funds is carefully monitored. For example, federal and state governments don’t provide grants for starting a business, paying off debts, or covering operational expenses. Stringent spending controls. Extend your networking.

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Don’t Forget Grants If You Need Early Seed Money

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Since government grants are funded by tax dollars for specific industries and research, usage of grant funds is carefully monitored. For example, federal and state governments don’t provide grants for starting a business, paying off debts, or covering operational expenses. Stringent spending controls. Extend your networking.

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Start Up Business Grants 101: Meaning, Funding & Tips

Board Effect

They simply don’t have the seed money to get a business or organization off the ground. First, check all levels of government for grants including federal, state, and local governments. Ask someone that’s familiar with startup business grants to review your application before you submit it.

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10 Types of Nonprofit Grants: Does Your Organization Qualify for Funding?

Board Effect

The task of grant writing can be far easier when nonprofit boards have a clear vision about what they need grant funds for and which foundations, governments, or organizations offer grants for that purpose. An excellent place to start is with the government. Nonprofits may also be able to find grants from the state government.

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The Legal Side of Entrepreneurship

YoungUpstarts

Craig Schmitz, a partner in the Technology Companies Group at law firm Godwin Proctor LLP who works on corporate, governance, board and fundraising issues, and Erika Fisher, an associate in the firm’s Business Law Department who deals with IP, fielded questions about the legal issues startups face.

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Instead of sticking a fork in the venture market, realize. there is no fork

This is going to be BIG.

We're seeing, for the first time, investment and some disruption in huge areas like education, food, healthcare, government and even hardware based startups. The industry has made it very easy for companies to raise seed money through online marketplaces like Angel List, accelorators. The tablet market has absolutely exploded.

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4 Best Websites To Apply For Accelerators And Incubators

YoungUpstarts

Accelerators are mainly focused on helping companies achieve business growth in a short period of time, typically a few months, hence the term “accelerator” They support young companies by providing mentorship and seed money.

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