Machine generated contents note: pt. ONE The New American Dream: A Business of One's Own -- 1.The Opportunity -- Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Ownership -- 2.The Challenge -- It's All About the Cash -- 3.The Solution -- Target Funding -- pt. TWO Diversity Funding -- 4.Funding for Veteran-Owned Businesses -- 5.Funding for Businesses Owned by People with Disabilities -- 6.Funding for Minority-Owned Businesses -- 7.Funding for Women-Owned Businesses -- 8.Funding for Other Diversity Croups -- pt. THREE Community-Based Funding -- 9.Economic Development Funding -- 10.Industry Cluster Funding -- 11.Community Development Financial Institutions -- pt. FOUR Funding for Inventions and Innovation -- 12.Funding for Independent Inventors -- 13.Funding for Research and Technology Ventures -- pt. FIVE Funding for Startups and Small Businesses -- 14.Business Advice Funding -- 15.Grants for Startups and Small Businesses -- 16.Funding for a Franchise -- 17.Government Procurement-Based Funding -- pt. SIX Funding for the Unbankable -- 18.Matched Savings Funding -- 19.Incubator- and Accelerator-Based Funding -- pt. SEVEN Ready, Set, Fund! -- 20.Creating Your Target Funding Map -- 21.3-2-1 Target Funding Launch!.
Summary:
"There's more small-business funding out there than you realize -- and Target Funding shows you how to find it, land it, and use it to launch, stabilize, or grow your business Target Funding is a strategic guide to funding opportunities aimed at specific types of businesses and business owners. You'll learn about all the options available to you -- including conventional, alternative, and diversity funding -- and how to access them based on your needs and your demographic, industry, location, and other variables. The book includes: Critical information on the wide range of funding options available to startups and small businesses of all kinds, un-bankable ventures and independent inventors. Hundreds of vetted funding sources that include the features and eligibility requirements of each grant, loan, and investment opportunity specified. Real-life business funding stories that inspire and inform. Expert advice and insider tips for mastering the funding game, for finding accessible funding opportunities that align with your funding needs Target Funding reveals a proven business-funding strategy that can make all the difference as you pursue your entrepreneurial dream"--
