New Bakery needs a name

[snakelady1]

Thanks old and wise I am sending you my business plan we revised the numbers (a sba advisor told me to put in new prices and that shot everything up) to reflect used equipment. I also refinanced my house so that I would have equity in the business. I then took the plan to 2 new banks in the area today. I may have to start alot smaller than I originally thought but judging by the response I have been getting from the community I will be able to purchase more equipment very fast. When I started this plan out I was told over and over that there is plenty of money out there for women and minorities to start your own business. I have found out that this is more of a legend than truth. While there may be a few grants out there the hoops and red tape you have to go through to get them makes them very unattractive. You would have to work two or more years to get some of these grants. Believe it or not the government does not hand out free money. This was quite the eye opener for me as I had always thought all of this was available to me and all I had to do was show what I wanted to do with the money. The first bank I went to today seemed very excited to have me come in and submit my business plan so I am going to keep trying. Thanks for all the encouragement

[Papa]

Dear SnakeLady1:

As Old&Wise mentioned above, the first rejection is just the beggining!

Ask your SBA office for a list of local banks that provide the type of financing thet you are seeking.

Good Luck!

[panini]

papa,
are you the one with the panini license plate. If so I would like to purchase those when you are done if your willing.
Snakelady, I read through your plan and will email Sun. night if that ok. Don't give up on the grant thing, one of the slowest processes can be SBA, I'm really not a bigt supporter of them.

[breadster]

my vote also goes to the Underground angle-
Annecke - you really do like this naughty stuff doncha?!

[snakelady1]

Oh happy day I am going to own my own business the bank said yes today. WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!!! This is so great I am on the brink of a whole new adventure and learning experience. The 2001 has been a year of major changes. Leaving my job as Exec. Chef with Sodexho, having gastric bypass surgery(I have lost 56# in the last 13 weeks), and now a business owner I am in awe of everything right now.....Yipee

[Anneke]

Wow!!! you make us proud!!!!! I knew you could do it; Congratulations and much well-deserved success! You're an inspiration to us all!!!!!!

[momoreg]

WOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's fantastic! I hope we still get to see you here now and then, but you'll probably have your hands full for awhile. Still, it's all worth it when it's your baby. I wish you much success in your business.

[W.DeBord]

I'm really happy for you!!!!!! I selfishly hope you come back here often and tell us about your experiences....since I often think about doing the same thing. Best, best wishes!

[Kimmie]

This is such great news Snakelady1. All the best with your new venture and please, keep us posted once in a while!

[Kimmie]

m brown

[Isa]

Congratulations Snakelady!!! Best of luck in your new venture.

[m brown]

[W.DeBord]

Snakelady1 when you get the time you must come back and tell us how everything is going? I'd love to hear all the details....are you still putting together the place? Whats it look like? Any supprises along the way?