How important is grant writing in getting money from government agencies?

A well written grant provides a professional outline of your business and offers the grant giver a chance to see that you have a business plan in view and that you have concrete plan underway for using the funds that you hope to receive through a grant that you have applied for. Grant writing must be completed in a quality manner, expressing the business plan for the funds in a professional and organized manner. It is key to have a well written, professional document prepared, thus putting your best professional image forward and gaining the interest of the grant giving agency. It is a good idea to review successful grant applications out there to get an idea of how to present your goals for your business.

What could you do for your small business if you were to obtain a grant or a loan of $5,000 or $50,000 or even more from the government? Or would you be able to benefit from a private investor investing their time and money into you and your business? It is a possibility�so be sure to find out how much funding your small business may be able to obtain. Become a registered member and start your funding search.

You can also take advantage of the Small Business Startup Assessment Tool below and see the tools and resources you need to succeed at launching your business. It takes just a minute and will also tell you if there may be any funding programs available.