I was researching grants on line to help off set my start up business costs. They contacted me and convinced me to seek more money. I didn't want to be greedy, but they convinced me to ask for $17,000.00.
I contacted the BBB and they had no complaints on file. I contacted a couple more people and had them look over the forms. They had applied for grants before and said they were pretty standard.
I overnighted my forms and they were returned to me. When I called they insured me it was a mistake and to resend them. I should have stopped there. I returned them and didn't hear from them for 4 weeks.
I started calling and leaving messages for Sarah, but she never returned my calls. I then started sending emails with no luck. Then Rebecca Stein called and wanted me to write a 80 page Business Plan. I thought that was what we were paying them for.
I then received my 20 plus page questioneer to fill out. I filled it out and returned this immediately because we were now 8 weeks into the 12 weeks I was told it would take.
I was also told by Rebecca that a good Business Plan takes approximately 6 months to write. When I tried asking her questions, she said I would only need to write 30 pages with double spacing. Again, a red light starting flashing. Since that phone call, I have not been able to contact anyone.
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