Starting a Business

Finding money for your small business can be a challenge. The following organizations provide assistance to small businesses seeking capital. In addition to these resources, your KSBDC consultant will be able to speak with you about sources of capital.

The Small Business Administration website includes a wealth of information about loans, grants, and financing options. Visit their website at http://www.sba.gov/financing/.

The Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing has many resources for businesses in Kansas needing loans, grants, export assistance, and workforce development. Visit their website at http://www.kansascommerce.com.

The Kansas Association of Certified Development Companies - CDC's administer the SBA's 504 loan program and are knowledgeable about other financing sources. To find the CDC in your area, visit their website at http://www.kacdc.com/.

KC Source Link has published a report entitled Funding Sources in Greater Kansas City Metro Area. A copy of this reference tool can be found at by clicking here or by visiting their website at http://www.kcsourcelink.com/.

Go Connection - Administers the SBA's microloan program in many counties in Northeast Kansas. Visit their website at http://www.goconnection.org. For more microloan other programs, click here.

Kansas Rural Development- Administers the USDA's business development program for rural communities. For more inforamtion, visit their website at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ks/cbp-biz.htm

The Business Owner's Toolkit also includes information about getting the capital you need for your pre-venture or existing business. Different types of financing are also thoroughly explained. Visit their website at http://www.toolkit.cch.com/text/P10_0500.asp.

Entrepreneur.com has informational resources about everything from starting a business to expanding an existing business. A financial section is also available. Visit their website at http://www.entrepreneur.com/

INC.com enumerates twenty tips for obtaining money to finance your business. Visit their website at http://www.inc.com/articles/finance/capital/banking/741.html.

Businessfinance.com provides connections to possible sources of capital for start-up businesses along with financial articles and advice for aspiring small business owners. Visit their website at http://www.businessfinance.com/.

The KU-SBDC has also provided a page listing microloan opportunities. Click here to view that page.