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Financing
Financing... Money...Access to capital; MBDA is not a funding source and does not give grants. MBDA provides referrals and assistance to minority businesses to obtain capital for the businesses. Loans are the most common form of financing. To access capital, the entrepreneur needs to prepare, understand the basic credit guidelines and resources available using MBDA’s portal.
BASICS

Basics Financing a new business isn't easy. We offer some advice and resources for finding start-up capital.

 content arrow Basic Documention for a Loan Request
 content arrow Definition of SBA’s Eligibility Size Standards
 content arrow Capital Access FAQ's
PREPARATION

Preparation What needs to be in order before you attempt to look for capital?

 content arrow Credit Scoring
 content arrow Fair Isaac & Co. (FICO)
 content arrow Business Plan
 content arrow How much money do you need?
LOANS

Loans Learn how to apply for loans and the different types.


U.S. Department Links
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)- Guarantee, Loans and Grants
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)- Short Term Lending Program (STLP)

 content arrow Loan Products
 content arrow Basic Loan Request (100K or less)
 content arrow Micro Loans (up to 50k)
 content arrow Equipment Loans (Over 100K)
 content arrow Asset Based Financing (250K - $1Million)
 content arrow Term Loans (Cash Flow Financing)
 content arrow SBA Loans -- Preferred & Certified Lenders
 content arrow State Loan Programs (Non-conventional)
 content arrow Business Line of Credit
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GRANTS

Grants Grants available are limited and generally for research projects—biotech or high tech.

 content arrow State Resources for your Business
EQUITY CAPITAL

Equity Capital Learn about equity capital and how to obtain it.
Definition:
Equity Capital: Funds provided by the owner to finance the business .

 content arrow What is Equity Financing?
 content arrow What do Venture Capitalist Look for?
 content arrow What Steps are Necessary to Find Financing?
 content arrow Requirements for obtaining Equity
 content arrow Types of Venture Funds
 content arrow Mezzanine Financing
 content arrow Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program
 content arrow Capital Resources
MBDA ENTERPRISE CENTERS

MBDA Enterprise Centers How can we help? Find a MBDA Business Development Center near you.

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IRS

IRS The IRS is an excellent resource. You can find forms, publications and instructions for most of your business needs.
Visit http://www.irs.gov!

 content arrow Tax Calendars for 2004
 content arrow Employer ID Numbers (EIN) - Do You Need an EIN?
 content arrow Important Forms When Hiring Employees
BONDING

Bonding Learn about this three-party agreement, what it can do for you and how to obtain one.

 content arrow SBA Guarantee Bond Program
 content arrow Introduction to Surety Bonding
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 content arrow Retail Sales in U.S. Jump by Most in Six Months; Oil Weighs on Confidence
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 content arrow U.S. Stocks Gain as Retail Sales Beat Expectations; Wal-Mart Shares Rise

 Last updated: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 22:08:54 +0200
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 content arrow US Tax Act Unlikely To Trigger Immediate Lifting Of EU Tariffs
 content arrow Snow Once Again Urged To Drop Interest Reporting Regulation
 content arrow ADV: Mortgage Rates Drop to 6-Month Low
 content arrow Large Canadian Surplus Leaves Room For Tax Cuts, Hints Goodale
 content arrow UK Court's Decision On IR35 Case ‘Offends Common SenseÂ’ Says PCG
 content arrow Tax Regime Attracts Record Numbers of Regional HQs to Hong Kong
 content arrow Antigua & Barbuda Begins Consultation On Tax Reform
 content arrow UK Tops List Of EU Tax Law Breakers According to PwC Study
 content arrow Removal Of Double Taxation On Lawyer Contingent Fees Welcomed
 content arrow ESRI Calls For 'Broadly Neutral' Irish Budget

 Last updated: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 06:16:23 +0200
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