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    • #16672
      MicheleCPNMicheleCPN
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        Hello all. I am in North Carolina and recently started my own business as a Notary Signing Agent. I am still in the processing of getting the business established and need help with creating a marketing plan as well as obtaining business funding (start-ups do not qualify for much I am finding out the hard way). I have been relying on savings and credit cards but realize that is not sustainable. Open to actionable advice on steps to take :).

      • #16695
        MercifulfarmsMercifulfarms
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          This interests me also!!

        • #16718
          bladeblade
          Participant

            Business loans are one way, I just attended a free business webinar where they mentioned one of the best ways is to get a business loan, they have lower interest rates than credit cards but have a business plan on how you are going to use the money, it helps a lot for the bank to see how you plan to spend the money and also helps you keep tracking and accomplishing your goals as you progress.

          • #16725
            LKenleyLKenley
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              Try looking into grants. There are tons on HelloAlice.com or Fearless Fund or iFundwomen. Google grants in your industry or grants for women and grants within your ethnicity. Good Luck!

            • #16727
              rkamariarkamaria
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                I agree with others on applying for grants as well. You also may want to look at business pitch competitions. So many out here in communities across the country. Good luck!

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