Women Owned Business Grants Texas
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3 Secrets to Avoiding Isolation an an Online Entrepreneur
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In my first foray into the self-employed world, I created stenciled floorcloths and wallhangings and sold them in juried craft shows around New England. I did what all of the authors of self-employment books said to do — turned my hobby into a business. What I discovered rather quickly that this hobby was no longer fun when it became my business — it was damn hard work. I also discovered incredible, overwhelming isolation in my home-based business. Author Barbara Sher put it best when she said, “Isolation is a dream killer.”
I had formerly been employed at a small, public, liberal arts college in the student activities/student housing department and was around people all day, and all night, too, depending on how many fire alarms we had or had many drunken brawls there were on any given night. To go from back-to-back meetings to working all alone with no support team was a shocking change of pace for me.
I had just jumped head-first into that business, and really didn’t personally know anyone else in the area who was also a professional crafter. Big mistake number one–I should have gone through some kind of apprenticeship and should have gotten to know the local craft industry better. I had no contacts outside my workplace and when I left that job, all of my contacts went by the wayside. Big mistake number two. I eventually created a support group called the Berkshire Handcrafters’ Guild, and served as founder and president for two years, but by that time, the thrill in that business was gone.
With my newly-found knowledge acquired in the School of Hard Knocks, I knew that if I was going to be successful in business, I had to create some kind of support network in any future business venture. When I started my first online business as a virtual assistant, I had returned to my hometown (after a 20-year absence) where all of my high school buddies had moved on without me, so it was tough trying to strike up friendships again because none of us were the same people we’d been in high school, least of all me. I didn’t have much luck in the local business community, either, as most of the Chamber of Commerce members I had gotten to know never understood what the heck I did for a living.
I found my support online through people I had met through an online VA training program. What a difference with business number two! The Internet and email made all the difference in the world for me! Now I “knew” people in the same business as me, all over the country, and with a simple phone call, email, or instant message, I had a super support system literally at my fingertips.
Secret #1: Virtual Communities. Find/create a virtual online community for yourself filled with people who understand what you do, the challenges that you face, and who will help you celebrate your successes. You may join a community that is well-established, or you might create your own community with any number of social networking tools. Or, perhaps a Mastermind group will give you the support you need. I meet twice a month virtually with other membership site owners in a mastermind group, where we regularly share what’s worked for us and ask for input on challenges we’re facing.
Being a member of a virtual community worked well for the first two years or so in my online business, and then I caught a bad case of “housebound-fever” and starting seeking face-to-face contact and support. I eventually found what I was seeking, but these in-person events occurred in cities that were minimally a 150 mile round-trip for me to participate. Distance is all relative in Texas, and these actually weren’t considered long trips in “Texas road trip mentality”, but the fact that I had racked up 20,000 miles a year on my then-new Honda CR-V (and I didn’t commute to work!) was just a little over the top.
So, I knew that I wanted to relocate someplace where I could have face-to-face opportunities that were only 10 minutes from where I lived instead of 1-3 hours as I prepared to launch my second online business. After searching for almost 3 years, I moved to Little Rock, AR, and became involved in a number of in-person networking groups. While these in-person events got me out of my house frequently, I went overboard in the other direction and spent much too much time at face-to-face events.
Secret #2: Selective networking. If you decide to venture out into the world, choose your face-to-face networking events with care. Make sure the group(s) you join are either filled with colleagues with whom you can collaborate or filled with members of your target market and offer regular education programs from which you will benefit. In Arkansas, I had joined several women’s business groups and a BNI (business networking international) chapter as well as created a women’s networking group, but discovered I just wasn’t getting the results I desired from any of these.
Now that I’ve returned to a small city in Texas that offers few in-person networking opportunities, I’ve discovered that I’m content with what little networking I do online. Granted, much has changed in the 10 years since I started my business, and if I desired, I could log-in and speak regularly to colleagues who have online webinar broadcasts where they take questions from and interact with participants each week in their broadcasts. Or, I could register for any number of virtual networking groups.
Secret #3: Focus on the 1:1 relationships. I failed to cultivate 1:1 relationships in my foray into in-person networking, which probably led to my burnout in that area. However, now because social networking has become the “in” trend, I frequently interact with colleagues, friends, and new acquaintances thanks to Twitter and Facebook. I regularly post updates about what I’m doing, read and comment on their updates, and ask questions or feedback when I need it. Best of all, I don’t have to get dressed and drive anywhere to do this.
I’ve discovered that Barbara Sher is correct — isolation is a dream-killer. The Lone Ranger mentality will not work for you in your business–you can’t do it all alone without the help and support of others. What I’m referring to goes beyond the team you’re paying to work directly with–your attorney, your CPA, your assistant, your employees, etc. I’m talking about that support system who’s there to cheer you on when you have a banner day, who’s there to pick you up when you fall, and who’s there to help hold you accountable for those things you said you would do. Maybe you’ll find this in a group to which you already belong, or perhaps you’ll need to create this for yourself.
If you don’t yet have a support system/success team in place, make that your #1 priority. It’ll be one of the best investments you’ll ever make in your business.
About the Author
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Are there any grants for a single mom to build vacation rentals if I own the land.?
I own property right next to a golf course in a rural area out in the country and would like to develope the land and build a cabin or two just as a weekend get away rental property. I am a single mom and have heard that there are several grants for women started businesses but I haven’t found them yet. My property is in East Texas and would like to know if someone could point me in the right direction.
It is hard to find grants to start a business. Unlike the myths that some perpetuate, federal government and even private foundations hardly give grant money for a for-profit business. And yes, grants mean PAPERWORK – lots and lots of it, that is why a cottage industry of grant writers was born.
Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov – these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support a for-profit venture.
Even if you buy books on “how to get grants” or list that supposedly has information on grants — all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. But still the info is the same – hardly any grants for starting a for profit business.
Even SBA does NOT give out grants. From the SBA website http://www.sba.gov/expanding/grants.html…
“The U.S. small business Administration does not offer grants to start or expand small businesses, although it does offer a wide variety of loan programs. (See http://www.sba.gov/financing for more information) While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments.”
Here is a listing of federal grants for small businesses. See if there is any available for individuals for starting a business — THERE’S NONE.
http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CATALOG.BROWSE_BENEF_RPT.show
Most of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT – Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program
Grants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women’s business ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women’s business center that will train women entrepreneurs
For private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center’s Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It’s a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for “students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices.” Entrepreneurs are apparently not one of them, so I take it they also don’t have listings of private foundations who give grants to would-be entrepreneurs.
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National Directory of Women-owned Business Firms $287.63 No Synopsis Available |
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Red Lion Hotel Grants $99 Located in Grants, Red Lion Hotel Grants is in the suburbs. Hotel Features. Red Lion Hotel Grants’s restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A poolside bar and a bar/lounge are open for drinks. Room service is available during limited hours. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. This Grants property has event space consisting of banquet facilities, conference/meeting rooms, and a ballroom. Business services and wedding services are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include an arcade/game room, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Guestrooms. 126 air conditioned guestrooms at Red Lion Hotel Grants feature coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is available. Premium satellite television is provided. Rooms also include irons/ironing boards and clock radios. Guests may request refrigerators and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pet fee: USD 15.00 per room, per stayLate check out fee: USD 25.00 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pet fee: USD 15.00 per room, per stayLate check out fee: USD 25.00 The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. |
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Quality Inn & Suites Grants $129.91 Quality Inn & Suites Grants is located in Grants. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. This hotel offers small meeting rooms and business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 58 air conditioned guestrooms at Quality Inn & Suites Grants feature coffee/tea makers and windows that open. Accommodations include refrigerators and microwaves. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks, guestrooms offer direct dial phones as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). Satellite television is provided. Also included are hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is available daily. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pet fee: USD 20 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pet fee: USD 20 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. |
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Shilo Inn – Grants Pass $74.75 Shilo Inn Grants Pass is located in Grants Pass. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include a sauna and a steam room. This hotel offers small meeting rooms and business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas and the hotel has a computer station. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast. The property has a roundtrip airport shuttle, which is complimentary. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include express check out. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. 70 air conditioned guestrooms at Shilo Inn Grants Pass feature coffee/tea makers and windows that open. Bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to multi line phones, guestrooms offer free local calls (restrictions may apply). Televisions have premium cable channels and pay movies. Also included are blackout drapes/curtains and irons/ironing boards. Guests may request extra towels/bedding and wake up calls. Housekeeping is available daily. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Notifications and Fees:The following facilities will be closed during the winter: Swimming poolThe following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pet fee: USD 25 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Notifications and Fees:The following facilities will be closed during the winter: Swimming poolThe following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pet fee: USD 25 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. |
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Business District, Texarkana Texas $39.99 Business District, Texarkana Texas – Giclee Print |
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Grants for Women and Girls, 1997/1998 $73.13 No Synopsis Available |
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BEST WESTERN GRANTS PASS INN $117 Hotel Year Built 1983 Year Remodeled 2006 Additional Property Description This cozy and picturesque Grants Pass, Oregon hotel is near many enchanting attractions such as the Oregon Caves, Crater Lake and many local vineyards with excellent wine tastings. Guests will find that there s something for everyone they re traveling with and they ll love the convenient location, as this hotel is between San Francisco and Seattle. The clean, cozy rooms at this pet friendly Oregon Best Western offer free high speed Internet access, cable satellite television with HBO, coffeemaker, hairdryer and more. While staying at this Grants Pass hotel, guest can enjoy an outdoor heated pool, hot tub, a business center, dry cleaning, complimentary continental breakfast each day and an onsite restaurant and cocktail lounge. In addition to comfortable lodging in Grants Pass, guests can also enjoy numerous activities such as jet boat excursions, white water rafting, fishing, biking, golfing, playing tennis that get them out and exploring the beautiful natural surroundings. Enjoy fresh air on the greens of one of three golf courses within seven miles of this Grants Pass, Oregon hotel. Guests also enjoy a day of fun and horse racing at the Grants Pass Downs. Visitors of this Oregon hotel can also experience the magnificent sights of Valley of the Rogue State Park, the Applegate River, Rainey Falls, Mount Ashland and the Redwood Forest all within about an hour s drive from this Oregon Best Western hotel. Conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 199 and Interstate 5, traveling to and from this Grants Pass hotel is easy and efficient. Additionally, the Medford Airport is only 25 miles away. For a great stay with phenomenal service at a charming hotel in Grants Pass, Oregon, reserve a stay online at the BEST WESTERN Grants Pass Inn NBR OF SUITES 10NBR OF NON SMOKING ROOMS 72NBR OF ROOMS FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED GUESTS 4LUXURY SUITES AVAILABLE. FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESSIN ALL ROOMS. TWO PERSON SPA/BATHTUB.ROOM AMENITIES FOR ALL ROOMS ROOM AMENITIES AIR CONDITIONING / AM/FM ALARM CLOCK / CABLE/SATELLITE TV / COFFEE/TEA MAKER / COLOR TV / DIRECT DIAL TELEPHONE / FREE LOCAL TELEPHONE CALLS / HAIRDRYER / IRON/IRONING BOARD / MEAL INCLUDED BREAKFAST / NO SMOKING ROOM / PRIVATE BATH OR SHOWER / RADIO / REMOTE CONTROL TV / STEREO SYSTEM / TELEPHONE / TELEVISION TECHNOLOGY DATAPORT / HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS CHARGEABLE AMENITIES ANALOG DIAL UP DATAPORT NBR OF ROOMS 84 WIRELESS DATAPORT NBR OF ROOMS 84 |
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Super 8 Motel Grants Pass Or $66.89 Super 8 Motel Grants Pass Or is located in Grants Pass. Property Features. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool and a spa tub. This motel has a business center and offers small meeting rooms and business services. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 79 guestrooms at Super 8 Motel Grants Pass Or feature coffee/tea makers and safes. Accommodations include refrigerators and microwaves. Wireless Internet access is available. Premium cable television is provided. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pet deposit: USD 25 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pet deposit: USD 25 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. |
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Grants Travelodge $37 Grants Travelodge |
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Woman Owned Business $25.93 No Synopsis Available |
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Business District, Fort Worth, Texas $39.99 Business District, Fort Worth, Texas – Giclee Print |
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Business District, San Antonio, Texas $39.99 Business District, San Antonio, Texas – Giclee Print |
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Holiday Inn Express Grants Pass $149 Holiday Inn Express Grants Pass is located in Grants Pass. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a spa tub. This hotel has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include laundry facilities. Guestrooms. 80 air conditioned guestrooms at Holiday Inn Express Grants Pass feature coffee/tea makers and safes. Refrigerators and microwaves are offered. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is available. In addition to complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer phones with voice mail, as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). Televisions have premium satellite channels and complimentary TV Internet access. Rooms also include windows that open and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is available daily. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pet fee: USD 10 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Notifications and Fees:The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Pet fee: USD 10 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. |
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Succession Planning for the Family Owned Business $29.2 No Synopsis Available |
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Texas Longhorns Women’s Slipper $33.99 Texas Longhorns Women’s Slipper Size Large (9-10) |
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Women-owned Businesses $7.55 No Synopsis Available |
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Grants Pass $119 La Quinta Inn & Suites Grants Pass is located in Grants Pass and near the airport. Hotel Features. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness facility. This hotel has a 24 hour business center and offers a meeting/conference room, audio visual equipment, and business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast each morning in the breakfast room. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities. This is a smoke free property. Guestrooms. 59 air conditioned guestrooms at La Quinta Inn & Suites Grants Pass feature coffee/tea makers and complimentary weekday newspapers. Accommodations offer city or mountain views. Beds come with pillowtop mattresses and down comforters. Accommodations include refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Wired high speed and wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to ergonomic chairs, guestrooms offer multi line phones with voice mail, as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). 37 inch high definition televisions have cable channels. Also included are irons/ironing boards and clock radios. Housekeeping is offered daily and guests may request wake up calls. Guestrooms are all non smoking. Notifications and Fees:This property’s policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Minimum Spring Break check in age is 21 years old. There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Some properties have extra fees for amenities or services that may apply even if you do not use them. Government fees or taxes also may be charged to you when you check in or check out. This property told us they will charge you for the following: A 10 percent city/local tax will be charged We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. Cleaning deposit: USD 250 per stayRollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Notifications and Fees:This property’s policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties. Minimum Spring Break check in age is 21 years old. There are no room charges for children 18 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding. Some properties have extra fees for amenities or services that may apply even if you do not use t |
