|
|
|
Business For West Virginia |
Home |
Contacts |
Log In |
Register Now |
Forgot Password |
|
Business Filings |
Start a New Business |
Update Registration |
Apply for Licenses/Permits |
File Annual Reports
|
Lookup PIN |
File Business Reports |
Maintain Employer Accounts |
Close a Business |
|
Resources |
Get Startup Help |
Find Financial Assistance |
Learn Employer Duties |
Find Employees |
Get Publications |
Find Forms |
|
News |
In the Headlines |
New Online Services |
|
Help |
Understanding Your Account |
Your Filing Cabinet |
Filing Online |
Getting Help |
Frequently Asked Questions |
|
|
|
|
Financing for business startup or expansion may come from
various sources. Economic development programs may be able to help
secure low-interest loans, small grants or venture capital to supplement
your resources.
To put your new business on
sound financial footing, begin by analyzing your financial needs as part of your business plan. Search these
resources to learn more.
|
![](images/SmallCornerTopLeft.gif) |
|
![](images/SmallCornerTopRight.gif) |
|
Government programs may offer special loans or incentives, or may help you find financing in the private sector.
Few government programs provide direct grants that do not have to be repaid.
-
The SBA is an independent agency of the Executive Branch of the Federal
Government. It is charged with the responsibility of providing four primary
areas of assistance to American Small Business. These are: Advocacy,
Management, Procurement, and Financial Assistance. Financial Assistance is
delivered primarily through SBA’s investment programs, business loan programs,
disaster loan programs, and bonding for contractors.
The SBA provides information covering a broad range of financial topics
including: the basics about raising capital for your organization, financing
eligibility and preparation, SBA loan programs, contract surety bonds,
understanding equity capital, special purpose loan programs, programs for SBA
lenders and partners, and programs for special interest business groups.
Learn more about SBA-backed financial assistance.
-
The State of West Virginia has enacted several programs to foster economic
development including tax incentives, financing, and workforce training
investments. The West Virginia Development Office (WVDO) provides information
on the state’s extensive incentives programs, work force development programs,
and why companies are choosing to locate in West Virginia. The WVDO also offers
information on West Virginia’s business climate, demographics, and online
listings of available sites and buildings.
-
West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC) is a division of the
West Virginia Development Office and is funded by the State of West Virginia,
the United States Small Business Administration, and College and University
Partners.
The WVSBDC promotes economic development through a program of practical,
interrelated services, focused on providing assistance to existing small
businesses and the emerging entrepreneur. The WVSBDC provides information
covering over forty sources of capital including: venture capital, loans, and
grants.
|
|
![](images/SmallCornerTopLeft.gif) |
|
![](images/SmallCornerTopRight.gif) |
|
Non-profit organizations and commercial sites offer services as well as
libraries of links to help with business financing. Search the web using
"business + financial + help" for many more resources.
-
BusinessFinance.com is a commercial database of over 4,000 sources of business
capital than can be searched at no cost. A short questionnaire must be
completed to specify your financing requirements and the search engine returns
a list of matching funding sources.
-
BusinessTown.com is a commercial site with free information and links to
financing sources. It includes a helpful glossary of financing terms.
-
Idea Cafe's “Feast of Financing" provides 40+ pages of tips and tools to help
you get the money your business needs.
-
This network
provides a state-by-state commercial directory for small business to local
financial-related services.
-
Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is a nonprofit organization that serves the
business needs of other nonprofits nationwide. They provide financial services
-- chiefly loans -- and advisory services to help meet long-term strategic
goals.
-
SCORE is an organization of more than 12,000 volunteers who offer
management counseling and training. As retired executives and business owners, they
have extensive business experience and special skills. The counseling
is confidential and free of charge. SCORE is sponsored by the U.S. Small
Business Administration (SBA). To get a quick overview for financing your start-up
business, SCORE provides a 60-second guide.
-
StartupJournal publishes content from the editorial resources of The Wall
Street Journal, WSJ.com, industry experts and StartupJournal's editorial team.
StartupJournal.com lists current stories and extensive business resources
focusing on the news and trends that affect businesses. From maxing out credit
cards to your IPO, learn about the many methods entrepreneurs are using to
finance their dreams.
-
V-Finance is a commercial site providing free search of over 1800 venture capital firms, angel
investors, sample business plan templates and other information. Some
information requires a fee.
|
|
![](images/SmallCornerTopLeft.gif) |
|
![](images/SmallCornerTopRight.gif) |
|
-
The Wisconsin Build-Your-Business site offers a concise overview of capital to
help the business owner understand the options.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
TIPS: - Whatever kind of financing you seek, the people who make decisions will want to see your business plan.
-
Before you ask for financial help, make sure you have completed a good business plan and your plan shows that you will be able to repay the loans or the financial investment will pay off.
|
|
|
| |
|