Is there such thing as free money? Yes, there are and some of them can be found in your local business group or non-profit organization. In fact, you have a higher probability of getting free money to support your business from a local group as against buying lists claiming to offer information on where to get free money (they do have lists of organizations, but whether these organizations will actually give money to YOU is an entirely different question).
In the Washington DC area, there is an organization called Community Business Partnership based in Springfield, Virginia. CBP recently entered into an agreement with the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (http://www.microenterpriseworks.org/) to promote the DHL Advancing Micro-Entrepreneurs Program and the DHL Cares Project. They have been asked to select ten clients who meet the criteria for AEO/DHL program participation. Those ten clients who agree to participate in this program will receive $1000 for business development as well as free and reduced cost shipping during the program’s duration. In exchange, these clients will be required to assist CBP in tracking the impact of this program on their business.
If you are looking for resources to help you in your business, look no further than organizations in your area. They may have the cash, expert advice, and the right connections to help you in your business.
