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Old 09-22-2010, 11:59 AM
 
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Recently my mother opened a buisness to further our lives and so far it's been quite the journey. She went into the hospital a few days ago and we are unsure of when she will be returning home. Even after returning home i'm not sure how much she'll be able to put forth. Anyways I am looking into financing our buisness and am at a complete loss as to what and how to do this. I have an idea/help on getting my buisness plan done but from there what do i do? We are The Milk Pail "sweet shoppe". our main product is a swirl freeze ice cream. it's custom ice cream made to your taste. We also have other candies and novelties within the store but our biggest seller is the ice cream. What do i do or research more on how to get a small buisness loan. we only really need the loan to finalize the purchase of our building which is leased out to us right now. everything else has been taken care of out of my moms pocket. aka her squirl money. Please help! Any assistance or more information. THANKS

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Old 09-22-2010, 12:10 PM
 
Location: In The Outland
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It's simple If I can do it anyone can. Just write down your plan about what you need the money for to improve your business and go to your bank and apply for a commercial loan. If you don't get the answers you want then go bank shopping.
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Old 09-22-2010, 12:22 PM
 
Location: Lost in Montana *recalculating*...
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Here is a really good site that goes into detail on what a good business plan should look like, what your thought process should focus on and how determine cash needs. Just hit launch presentation. SBA Business Planning Course#

The state of Montana also has small business development centers located all throughout the state staffed with folks that can assist you (small businesses) plan for or prepare plans, financing packages etc..
Their site is Montana Department of Commerce - SBDC Montana

Additionally Baucus Bill Will Help With Loans for Rural Business | Max Baucus | U.S. Senator from Montana check USDA for micro-loans

and Missoula Area Economic Development Corp has assistance statewide for small businesses.

Good luck!
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Old 09-22-2010, 08:51 PM
 
Location: Brendansport, Sagitta IV
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We are The Milk Pail "sweet shoppe". our main product is a swirl freeze ice cream. it's custom ice cream made to your taste.
Now that's an interesting concept. Do you mean you add flavourings on the spot and quick-freeze it, or what? is it cones or boxed ice cream or both? Where are you located, anyway?

Oh, and best of luck with the loan!
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Old 09-23-2010, 11:47 AM
 
Location: Montana
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Ditto the last question... Sounds like a cool place. I've got 2 kids that LOOOOVVVVEEE ice cream. Are you near Bozeman or Helena?
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Old 10-07-2010, 11:58 AM
 
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We are in Dillon. It's about 2 hours away from bozeman. By the Idaho boarder
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