Are there any finance companies that will give me a start up business loan?

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Tall Lady asked:


Does anyone know some finance companies other than banks that will help with a business start up loan for my retail store?

2 Responses to “Are there any finance companies that will give me a start up business loan?”

  1. Patricia E - December 4th, 2008

    do you already have a license?

  2. Brutus - December 6th, 2008

    No lender will talk to you unless you provide them with a valid business plan. Go to , or for sample business plans and instructions on how to write a business plan.

    Then, go to and in the upper left hand corner, enter your zip code. On the next screen, you will get information on the nearest SCORE chapter. Call them and arrange for a free meeting with a SCORE counselor to review your business plan and discuss various loan options available to you.

    SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

    SCORE has 389 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors.