How to get startup money?

So you need some startup money?  Let's start putting together some ideas to convince a person or bank to loan you money.

Who, What, Why, When, Where

Create a doc that explains the 'W's above.

Use the business idea from when I asked you to come up with an idea you could start as a teenager.

Simple example:

Dear Mrs. Smith:

My name is Edna Griswald.  I am XX years old and currently attend Glens Falls High School.

I am going to be starting a business called ABCD.  I will be running this business by myself.

My idea is to provide...

My customers will be located mostly in...

I am confident my business will be successful because...

In order to start my business I estimate I need $ABCD.  I will use this money to...

I plan on starting this business by date.

Write here about how you would like for them to invest early and be a part of this new local business.

Sincerely,