Is there such a thing as business mentor for women?

Question

Is there such a thing as business mentor? One that will help with getting all the necessary applications for the women starting a business grants? Or at least guide me to know all of grants etc.. that I can get/ask for?

I am looking to start my own bakery but I have bad credit from my drunken 20's. I have all the ideas but not sure on how to get this going. this is a great idea and money to be made so your input is greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Mentors can be found at SCORE.org.  But you really need to take steps to clean your credit.  Not many organizations that finance are going to accept bad credit on your portfolio when its time to look at a loan.  I've been working on cleaning up my credit as well and notice what a great stride I've managed since Feb 2008.  Credit scores increase for every 100 dollars you clean up.  Business grants aren't going to be released just to anyone, so its worth repairing your credit at this time.  Set yourself a time goal and contact those creditors and get a "settlement" letter.  Pay the amount(ask for a pay plan) you can handle and they usually work with you.

This is my advice from one woman business starter to another sister.