Forum: Writing a Business Plan & Funding

I been starting making dog jewelry for dogs and bows. But I have been trying to find a way to sell in dog boutiques in my area or near other states. Having a very hard time getting answers from people and theirs not very many dog boutiques here. Is...

I have nothing in savings and I don't own a home. The only collateral I'd be able to put up would be my car which I'm roughly estimating is only worth around $10K if that. The shop I work at is for sale, and I want to get a loan to buy it. Would the...

Has anyone used the Grooming Business in a Box? Looking for some reviews. I'm looking for something beyond the original Madison book and the software looks like it can really help with forecasting.

I was wondering if anyone here has had the experience of applying through the SBA for a loan to finance your shop or mobile? I have all the forms from them and am beginning to write a business plan to submit so I can go mobile. Your experience...

I finished my business plan and I'm so proud of myself. Thanks Stephen for all the help that came in the box. I learned a lot of important business stuff and became much clearer on running my new business. My accountant is going to look at it...

I want to start my own mobile business. I bought the box and what help its been! But my problem is i need a loan. Since im young I dont have enough "credit history" even though my credit is good. My bank is completely NO help. How do i get a loan!?...

My fiance and I are looking at a shop and school in Mooresville NC to purchase. My credit is cruddy because of my ex husband grrr and Jays is okay but nothing spectacular. Any suggestions? It is going for relatively cheap and i have the financials...

I really need some help and advice here. I am very proud to say I am self taught pet groomer and have been in the industry for 20 years. The salons I've worked in 1994, 1995,1996 and 2004 was voted best place to get your pet groomed in and by...

Coming down to the final stages of our business plan for our pet facility. We are going thru SBA and they want "local" stats on grooming shops, boarding, doggy daycare. I've got the figures I need for the boarding and daycare but I'm having a...

I went to the bank today to see how much I could get approved for starting a mobile business. They basically(in short) said now isn't a good time to start any kind of business. He also said that in order to receive a business loan I would have had...

I am putting together a business plan for a shop I will open soon. I am able to get most of my numbers except I am not sure how to get an accurate general liability insurance number. I currently do not have a facility, I am using the business plan...

Has anybody already dealt with EllaFinance.com I would appreciate to hear about your experience with this company in respect to funding of Private Placement Programs. J.P.Sweeny Independent financial advisor

Ok I need help on doing this. Anyone have any suggestions? Please... I haven't the first clue about how to do this.

I am currently working on my business plan, and I have the "box". Well, worth the money and an excellent resource. I am starting to work on my pet population market analysis. However, the source I found the information on is from the AVMA (U.S. Pet...