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    Financing The Laser Tag Start Up

    The location is selected; the negotiations with the landlord are well underway; the business plan is just about finished and now the question...how do I get money for this endeavor?

    LaserTagStartUp.com has assembled a wealth of resources to help answer that question. Drawing from over 11 years in the industry, our materials and knowledge have helped over 250 locations receive funding - from banks, investors, family, friends and more. Utilize the materials in this Financing and Start Up department to get the money you need quickly.

    Financing can be a challenging part of start up for any business. Find out tips and suggestions on how to obtain financing on our discussion forum.

    10 Common Laser Tag Start-up Mistakes
    10 Common Laser Tag Start-up Mistakes  In any start up laser tag business, good decision making is a vital part of being successful. Opening your new business will require . . . keep reading
    The Secrets to Establishing and Building Relationships with Creditors and Lenders
    Gerald J. Merola
    The Secrets to Establishing and Building Relationships with Creditors and Lenders Financing has long been described as one of the most stressful phases of the project development process. . . . keep reading
    Assembling a Persuasive Loan-Request Package
    Assembling a Persuasive Loan-Request Package  A good loan proposal is crucial in receiving the proper financing for your laser tag business. Without a good and convincing loan proposal, you may not receive the proper financing to start your business. . . . keep reading
    Pro's and Con's of Bank Financing
    Pro's and Con's of Bank Financing  Banks can be a great source of financing for your laser tag business. . . . keep reading
    The Basics of Financing
    The Basics of Financing  Securing the proper financing for your laser tag center is one of the top ways to open and operate a profitable laser tag attraction. . . . keep reading
    Ten Reasons for Denial by the SBA
    Ten Reasons for Denial by the SBA  Sometimes the worst can happen. When applying for SBA funding for your laser tag business, dont be discouraged if you are denyed. This is what to do if that does happen. . . . keep reading
    Financing Your Laser Tag Business
    Financing Your Laser Tag Business  Raising capital is one of the most basic aspects of starting your laser tag business. However, raising capital may not be as easy as you think. . . . keep reading
    SBA Contruction Loans
    SBA Contruction Loans  If you plan on building a facility for your laser tag center, it can add a great amount of equity to your business. The SBA offers great terms for construction loans. . . . keep reading

    SBA Funding: When to Apply?
    SBA Funding: When to Apply?  There can be better times then others to apply for SBA funding for your laser tag business. If you apply at the right time, and have a solid business model, you are almost guarenteeed approval. . . . keep reading
    Common Misconceptions about the SBA
    The SBA can be a vital part to help you secure financing for your laser tag business. With this said, there are many misconceptions about the SBA that will be addressed in this article. . . . keep reading
    DOWNLOAD: Pre-Opening Purchase List
    DOWNLOAD: Pre-Opening Purchase List  This is a list of items which need to be purchased before the opening of your facility. . . . keep reading
    DOWNLOAD: Pre-Opening Checklist
    DOWNLOAD: Pre-Opening Checklist  The following checklist contains entries for many of the steps in the pre-opening process. Check each step in the left most column as they become completed. . . . keep reading
    Pre-Opening Timeline
    Pre-Opening Timeline  This is a list of things that need to be accomplished before you open your Laser Tag facility for business. This is arranged in an order which they should be accomplished. . . . keep reading
    Five Easy Ways To End Up In Hot Water
    Gerald J. Merola
    Five Easy Ways To End Up In Hot Water There's an interesting trend that's been developing since the rather dramatic collapse of our nation's stock markets. . . . keep reading
    Tips and Suggestions For Opening Your New Amusement Business
    Gerald J. Merola
    Tips and Suggestions For Opening Your New Amusement Business With the fall of our nation's stock and bond markets over the last year, my firm has been fielding a significant number of telephone inquiries relating to the development of new amusement-based businesses. . . . keep reading
    Need An Investor? Now Might Be The Time...
    Gerald J. Merola
    Need An Investor? Now Might Be The Time... Looking back over the past year, a lot has changed with respect to our national economy, and quite coincidentally, our personal investments - the "personal economy" as I refer to it. . . . keep reading
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