About Stephanie Chandler - Author and Small Business Expert Expertise I am a professional speaker, business owner, and the author of two books: "FROM ENTREPRENEUR TO INFOPRENEUR: MAKE MONEY WITH BOOKS, EBOOKS AND INFORMATION PRODUCTS" and "THE BUSINESS STARTUP CHECKLIST AND PLANNING GUIDE." I can answer a wide variety of questions including business startup, marketing online or offline, creating information products (books, eBooks, etc.), and everything in between. Visit my website for additional resources for entrepreneurs: http://www.BusinessInfoGuide.com
Experience I am the author of two books:
"FROM ENTREPRENEUR TO INFOPRENEUR: MAKE MONEY WITH BOOKS, EBOOKS AND INFORMATION PRODUCTS"
"THE BUSINESS STARTUP CHECKLIST AND PLANNING GUIDE: SEIZE YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL DREAMS!
I am also the founder of Business Info Guide.com, a directory of free resources for entrepreneurs, and the owner of Book Lovers Bookstore (http://www.BookLoversCafe.com) in Sacramento, CA.
In 2003 I fled an 11-year career in the Silicon Valley to pursue my entrepreneurial goals. I couldn't be happier with my decision!
I have read dozens of business and marketing books and handled every aspect of launching my store and web business. I wrote a 42-page business plan with a pro-forma, negotiated a lease, made property improvements, acquired inventory, developed a marketing strategy and continue to develop new business strategies daily. It is challenging and rewarding to own a business and too many fail from lack of planning and under capitalization.
I am a great proponent of small business and a supporter of people like me who have found the courage to take this very big leap of faith. I love to network with other business-minded people and look forward to hearing from you.
Publications Entrepreneur Magazine, Home Business Magazine, Small Business Opportunities Magazine, Comstocks, Prosper, Business Journals and dozens of others.
Expert: Stephanie Chandler - Author and Small Business Expert - 7/22/2005
Question Where can I find grant money for starting a business? I have heard that single mothers can get grant money to start their own business and I am ready to start mine. So I would like to know where to apply for grants.
Thank You,
Melinda
Answer Hi Melinda,
There are some grants available, though most won't fund an entire business start-up. You will probably still be expected to invest some of your own funds. You do have an advantage as a woman and a single mom since there are some extra programs out there. Here are some resources for you:
I hope this helps! Feel free to write back with additional questions. Best of luck to you!
-Stephanie Chandler
Author of “The Business Startup Checklist and Planning Guide: Seize Your Entrepreneurial Dreams!” and founder of http://www.BusinessInfoGuide.com, a directory of resources for entrepreneurs.
