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FUNDING

Financial Resources

Financial resources are very important for a business of any size. Knowing what is available, what your options are, and planning for the future can be very helpful for every business. On this page, you will find a variety of resources including general financial resources, capitol, loans, and grants.

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Buy Vs. Franchise Guide

Through the Small Business Administration (SBA), they have outlined different between buying a business, franchising and what might be the best fit for you.

IN DEPTH GUIDE ABOUT THESE DIFFERENT TYPES OF OWNERSHIP

Market Research & Competitive Analysis

Through the Small Business Administration (SBA), they have outlined different resources for marketing research and competitive analysis for any business.

ARTICLE LINKING TO OTHER RESOURCES AND TOOLS FOR BUSINESS RESEARCH

Break Even Point Calculator

This tool can help a business know how to get to their breakeven point. It takes into account expenses, income and then calculates how long it will take to breakeven.

DETAILED CALCULATOR TO SHOW A BUSINESS' BREAK EVEN POINT

Business Credit Report

On this link, you can look up your business' credit history and score.

TOOL TO LOOKUP AND REVIEW A COMPANY'S CREDIT

Apply for a DUNS Number

The DUNS number is a way for your business to gain credit. This can be required for government contracting, getting grants, receiving loans and more.

APPLICATION FOR A DUNS AND BRANDSTREET NUMBER

Idea Fame Pitch Contest

Pitch your idea for a chance to receive $500 to $2,000 in funding to support approved expenses in the following categories: customer discovery, prototype development, market research, legal, and design. Participants must be University of Arkansas students.

SEED FUNDING PITCH CONTEST FOR STUDENTS

General Financial Resources

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SBA Fund Your Business Guide

Through the Small Business Administration (SBA), they have outlined different types of funding and resources for each. Visit their website to learn more.

IN DEPTH GUIDE ABOUT HOW TO FUND A BUSINESS

SAM Government Contract Site

This is the website where government contracts are listed. If your business is interesting in government contracting, this is the place to find the resources.

WEBSITE FOR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS AVAILABLE

KIVA NWA

Kiva is a non-profit that expands access to capital for entrepreneurs around the world. Participants achieve their loans through a croud microloan system.

LOAN PROGRAM FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

Forge

FORGE lends money to individuals, small businesses and farms in Arkansas and parts of Oklahoma, Missouri, and Louisiana.

COMMUNITY LAND FUND

Communities Unlimited

This organization connects people to solutions through ingenuity combined with cutting-edge technology and expertise, people are unwinding generations of inequity and disinvestment to build healthy businesses, healthy communities, healthy food systems, healthy bank accounts and healthy lives.

COMMUNITY LAND FUND

Loans & Grants

412 Angels

This is an angel investing network based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas acting as a catalyst for building a strong venture community in the region that invests in local entrepreneurs and early stage startups, unites the corridor, and encourages tech entrepreneurship.

ANGEL INVESTORS IN ARKANSAS AND OKLAHOMA

Angel Capital Association

A professional society of accredited angel investors who make up the world's most prolific early-stage investment class. The association is the largest professional development organization for angel investors with over 14,000 investors.

ANGEL INVESTOR ASSOCIATION

Ark Angel Alliance

The Ark Angel Alliance supports investment of startup companies and supports angel investors through development opportunities.

ANGEL INVESTORS IN CONWAY

Cadron Capital Partners

A private investment firm in Northwest Arkansas.

VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM IN FAYETTEVILLE

Natural Capital

A private investment firm established
to take advantage of the significant growth occurring
in the Heartland and Natural State.

VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM IN LITTLE ROCK

New Road Capital Partners

NewRoad is an operator-led investment firm focused on smarter commerce solutions.

VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM IN BENTONVILLE

RZC Investments

NewRoad is an operator-led investment firm focused on smarter commerce solutions.

VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM IN BENTONVILLE

Capital

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