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Will having an existing line of credit be required to apply for government small business loans?

Will having an existing line of credit be required to apply for government small business loans?

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  •  Line of credit business loans

You do not need a line of credit to get most small business government loans. This may be necessary for some small business loans, however. …Read Full Answer

I need a business loan but I have bad credit. So, can you tell me what that says about my chance of successfully applying?

I need a business loan but I have bad credit. So, can you tell me what that says about my chance of successfully applying?

  •   Asked by : Guy Locke
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  •  i need a business loan but i have bad credit

If you need a small business loan but have bad credit you still may be eligible for one of the funding programs under the Canadian …Read Full Answer

Are small business government grants offered in Canada a program to get money from gullible people?

Are small business government grants offered in Canada a program to get money from gullible people?

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  •  Business Grants program Canada

Some of the sites you see offering small business grants in Canada are indeed part of a program to rob people of their money. However, …Read Full Answer

Can a small business in Canada apply for grants?

Can a small business in Canada apply for grants?

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A small business in Canada can apply for grants. There are numerous grants available for small businesses due to the positive impact they have on …Read Full Answer

Is expanding my small business a legitimate reason to apply for a Canada government loan?

Is expanding my small business a legitimate reason to apply for a Canada government loan?

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Expansion may be a legitimate reason for applying for some Canada small business government loan programs. However, it will not be appropriate for all. Although …Read Full Answer

Are national government business grants available to help women and minorities?

Are national government business grants available to help women and minorities?

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There are national government grants that are available to help eligible women and minorities, as well as general programs that are not as gender or …Read Full Answer

Is going to a bank my best chance of getting a small business loan for my Canadian company?

Is going to a bank my best chance of getting a small business loan for my Canadian company?

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If your Canadian company is in need of a small business loan, a bank may indeed offer the money you seek. However, it is not …Read Full Answer

Are Canadian business loans, grants, and other funding sources still offered in current year?

Are Canadian business loans, grants, and other funding sources still offered in current year?

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A number of Canadian business loans, grant, and other types of financial assistance may be available at the moment. However, you need to apply in …Read Full Answer

Do local government agencies in Alberta offer business grants?

Do local government agencies in Alberta offer business grants?

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Even local government agencies and departments in the Alberta province are likely to be offering small business grants during the current economic crisis. Not all …Read Full Answer

Do you think sustainable coffee cups from recycled materials is a good enough idea to start a small business with?

Do you think sustainable coffee cups from recycled materials is a good enough idea to start a small business with?

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  •  Sustainable Coffee Cups

The need to increase the amount of recycling that goes on, reducing the amount of resources we waste, makes a valid argument for the use …Read Full Answer

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