Our Vision
Business Plans Across Borders (“Borders.org”) was created to assist low income veterans and refugees with writing their business plan as well as allocating micro-grants for company launch and growth.
Business Within Our Borders.
Business Within Our Borders – aka, Borders.org – is a 501(c)(3) non–profit organization. Borders.org was created to assist aspiring entrepreneurs during times of crisis with writing and developing their business plans. To this end our staff works one-on-one with aspiring entrepreneurs, helping them write, structure and develop business models. We also provide them with networking opportunities in the business and financial arena.
Time & Grants.
Borders.org offers time and/or funds to our target entrepreneurs, enabling them to produce a draft business plan. Entrepreneurs who show exceptional dedication by completing our business plan collaboration process – and are therefore ready to launch their business – are eligible to receive micro grants to help kick-start their business by incorporating their company. Or the funds can be used for other initiatives, such as website development. It’s worth noting that not all business plans need funding. In fact, business plans for “just” managerial guidance are quite common, and often do not have a capital funding requirement from outside investors.
Objectives
- Generate awareness for the unbelievable and untapped resources within our society of the hidden entrepreneurs. Low income families, refugees and immigrants already contribute to society but there are tens of thousands that need some extra assistance. Such awareness of this important resource is our top goal.
- Assist with business plan development and company growth so our entrepreneurs can get their products and services to market.
- Enlist individuals throughout the country and greater business world to participate as mentors and volunteers. Business owners, business leaders, attorneys, accountants and students are all welcome to join us.
- Initiate working relationships with large companies and institutions to assist in mentoring or aiding with resources for our entrepreneurs.
- Create a cycle of innovation in the communities we assist.
