Office equipment maker Brother International Corp. has launched a $25,000 program to provide five small businesses with $5,000 grants each to help those firms grow and succeed.
The grants will be awarded to the five most creative and original business plans, according to StartupNation, a website for entrepreneurs.
"Despite economic barriers to obtain start-up capital, small-business owners remain resolute and enthusiastic in their pursuit (of) doing more with less and living out their dream," said Brother Vice President John Wandishin. "This grant program signifies an opportunity to help entrepreneurs rise above financial challenges and demonstrates the commitment Brother has to better understanding and addressing the concerns of American's small-business owners."
The size of the grant was determined by an online survey that found that 61% of small-business owners started their firms with less than $5,000 in capital.
Deadline is Marc 2. Winners will be announced March 26 on www.startupnation.com.
Click here to for complete rules and to apply for one of the $5,000 grants.
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Source: http://www.ocregister.com/articles/business-335845-small-firms.html
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