I self-financed the first round of equipment I needed to prove the concept for my business (which I was very pleased with the results), but ramping up to full production costs more than I currently have access to. I’ve applied for an SBA loan, but I’m also looking to try and avoid having to wait a month or so for that to potentially come through. The sooner I can get the equipment and initial inventory I need, the sooner I can set up shop and start selling.

I only need $6,000, and most of that consists of one-time purchases. Once that’s out of the way, the sales from the products will self-sustain the business. I just have this one hump to get over before I can really go full force into this.

I have my permit to make and sell my products. I have my LLC certified/registered. I’m now simply looking for a little help in getting over the last real hurdle.

I’m down with a 50 % interest rate, as I have full faith and confidence in my product(s).

I would just try for a personal loan and do it that way, but I was in a bad spot before moving here at the start of the year, and had to take one out then to get going on a new start here in Bham. So unless people can take out more than one, then that’s not much of an option for me unfortunately.

Any help as to where I could go to find such a person would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Edit: the business is a specialty/gourmet pb&j stand, selling 36 different types of nut butter and fruit jam sandwiches (6 different nut butters and 6 different jams/jellies to choose from) along with sides and drinks.