Where can one go for a small business loan or grant?

Thinker asked: I am starting a small business in electronics retail. I would like to know if there are any agencies that give grants to new small business. Or, would you recommend simply getting a business loan?

What is in a business plan - needed for a business loan?

curious asked: Starting a business. Banks need a business plan in order to get a business loan. What is all needed in a business plan?

Get rid of home equity or car loan?

pink_me asked: I have a dilemma.
We have a $14,000 home equity loan at 7.25% apr, a car loan on a 7 yr old car for $9500 at 5.99% apr and $90000 in savings at 3-4% interest rate.
We are currently having a baby and have short-term goals of starting a business so we don’t want to [...]

How can I get a small business loan or grant?

John asked: Starting a new business, wondering how I can get a SBA loan or grant?