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How does one go about learning what business areas are best for grants and/or receiving capital in order that we focus our efforts on starting/running businesses considered "in the spotlight?"

Posted by TVCHelpdesk on February 2, 2010
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Reviewed by TVCHelpdesk on May 24, 2010.

If you don't no where your local score chapter is go to http://www.buzgate.org/ pick your state and find your needed business resources.

Reviewed by SCORE on March 11, 2010.

Your local chamber of commerce has detailed information available. They also have an Economic Development Director who knows about the local market. SCORE has a National Affiliate who will assist you in seeking out a franchise without any cost to you. FRANNET www.frannet.com. They know about the markets across the country.

Reviewed by JohnUSA on February 21, 2010.

Bob Dubek has posted on ChangeCorp previously. The company he works for can assist vets in answering this kind of question, as well as identifying actual business opportunities available across the country.

Cut and paste this URL into your browser:
www.personalbusinessadvisors.com/veterans.html

Reviewed by Webmaster on February 2, 2010.

An additional location to check out is usa.gov which breaks down available grants loans, and education support available.

Reviewed by Webmaster on February 2, 2010.

If you want to take a look at the small business grants available, the best place to start is the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA). The CFDA lists thousands of grants from all government agencies for free. Many business grants will be geared towards minority business development or rural business opportunity grants. Do not overlook the other assistance programs available such as surplus equipment and training. https://www.cfda.gov/