As reported recently in the Plain Dealer, fraud involving loan and grant schemes targeted at small businesses trying to raise capital is on the rise. 

Click the link above to read the full article if you wish.  Most of the scams sounded fairly familiar; like paying processing fees for loans that never show up or paying for “help” getting government loans then not getting the loan.

 The article lists several good pointers for not getting scammed, and suggests checking the Small Business Administration website for information on resources available to business seeking funding.   We know of another organization in town that can help you navigate your regional funding options.  They’re called NEOinc and here’s their Contact Us page.

Sorry - couldn’t resist.  (Give us a call though!)