$34,000 Grant to Sell Doggie Treats…
... this is what the Big Bark Bakery received from the Texas state government to help increase their business. The money can be used for marketing and even cash flow. Now who says the government has no grants for business? Take a look at the GO TEXAN Partner Program at www.gotexan.org.

If you are not Dissatisfied or Unhappy…….
… you can’t get to something better in your life. That is what is so great about being unhappy. It can motivate you to have a better life and make life better for others. Contentment is not a motivator to change your life or the world around you. So unhappiness is good. I bet you never thought of that.
$50,000 for a Support Hose Store…..
...that’s what Vandi Lancour received from the State of Texas for her store in Amarillo, Texas and Cindy Sheets received a $50,000 grant from the state for her flower shop in Amarillo. Cindy says, “the money allowed me to hire an employee and do additional advertising which enabled my business to grow by more than 100% within the past year.” These grants came from the Amarillo Economic Development Center at www.amarillo-tx.com.

Pick Up an Extra $500 to Pay Food Bills…
… if you are having a bad month and made only $1,000 this month as a single person or you are a family of four and made less than $2,100. This is what you can get from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Program. Millions must be eligible and never apply. We’ve all had a bad couple of months once in a while. See what the requirements are in your state to get this help at http://www.cbpp.org/8-25-03fa.htm.

Work Part Time Making $17/Hr Plus Benefits…
… in HONOLULU for the government. They are also hiring screeners in Dallas, Detroit, Florida, Las Vegas, Denver, Norfolk, New York, California, Ohio and others. The jobs are for airport screeners and you are eligible for health insurance, life insurance, retirement, paid annual vacation and sick leave. Do you get that at Wal Mart? Go to www.tsa.gov and then click on "Employment," or https://tsacareers.recruitsoft.com.

Stop Bullying Now…
… it’s hard to deal with bullying either as a kid or an adult. To learn what to do when, go to www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov.

Free Mentors for Small Business…
… if you operated a business for at least six months and were able to start the business for $35,000 and have less than five employees. A great service by a reputable non-profit organization, The Aspen Institute, which has been helping small businesses for many years. Take a look and see if you qualify at www.micromentor.org.

2004 Update for Federal Government Business Loans and Grants…
… just updated with new information and links to every federal business money program www.howtogetagrant.com/grfedfind1

You Can Apply to Lesko’s Show me the Money Contest…
… Go to www.howtogetagrant.com/contest. Look at past winners at www.howtogetagrant.com/contestwinners.

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