if you live in England go and talk to your local council office and ask for imformation on small buisness start up grants. they range from £500 to £1000 but you can apply for more than one.

good luck

Surely you've tried the friends and family round? Try this first if you haven't already, if they know you have passion for computers, surely they will back you.

Elsewhere, getting finance for small business is really tough right now. Have you though about partnering with someone-else or possibly working for a technology repair business? Working for someone-else, even in the short-term, can get you friends, money, contacts and more.

Hi guys thanks for the replys. Unfortunately family & friends can't help me out, not in that position at the moment.

Also the council office have said they're not the people to talk to regarding business help & funding.


I would love to work in a repair shop, however no-one seems to be recruiting, shame.

Another option is looking for a business angel. Essentially, someone that will invest in your business for a stake in it. Of course this means giving someone a part of your technology repair business but this 'business angel' can be anyone. And neither do they need to have an active role in the business itself.

Networking with people currently in the industry can also allow you to make relevant contacts, giving you a greater chance to find someone that will recognise your passion and invest.

Whatever sum of money we are talking about, before any third party lends money they will need to understand your business proposal and to give you the best chance put together a business plan. This can be as brief or as detailed as you like but will show anyone you approach how you intend to invest their investment.

Do get in touch if I can help in anyway.

All the best. I hope it really works out for you.


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Have you thought about borrowing the money from a site like prosper?
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Hi ThrivingDad no i havn't.

Are they worth looking at? I was told these sort of lending sites do a credit check before they allow you to even post your idea/pitch and i would not pass any credit checks.

Cheers

Hi Monstorious,

Maybe a site like IndieGogo or Crowdfunder would be better.

I know IndieGoGo has not credit check and people can donate to your project/business and you offer them rewards for certain amounts they donate.

Might be worth a try if your only looking to raise 500

Hi delta, just set up on IndieGoGo, any idea's on how to get my advert seen? Already done the social networking part of advertising it.

Hi,

Post the link on the rate my website section and see what improvements and suggestions people make to it and from there you will know what to do.

Kindest Regards

Have you done a search for crowdsourcing/lending websites. There not perfect but would suggest that you have a look round. http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/
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