Does anyone know of any business plan contests similiar to the The Biz Leader at www.thebizleader.com?

I am opening a day care center and need help with start-up capital. I have heard of organizations that give money to women or individuals that have home based businesses but it is hard trying to locate this type of grants.

I went to www.thebizleader.com to apply for their small business grant by entering into a business plan contest.
They are giving $3,000 and $1,000 grants based on your business plan. This is a good way to raise some money but you are competing with others.

I would like to find more business plan contests.

No. it isnt...

Go to your state's Dept of Commerce or local community college. Look for their SBDC ( small business development center). THAT is where you want to go to get the scoop on grants and SBA Loans...

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