I set up to pay next week...glad I came here first lest Id be short 199.0 bucks.Thanks

s this company legit?

Just read this entire thread. It can't be made more clear. IT'S A FRAUD!
Simple as that.
Be Safe. Be Aware.
Gunnar

I found this throw college and I clicked on it are I put my email address and such. phone number i got is 1-855-248-51-5137 and said i have to pay 190 dollars to for them to due the paper work and if don't get the grant i well get my 190 dollars but have get a rejection later from them. But before I spend money I like to know its this a true. thing.

Lord but you shills are clueless.  You've been trying for over a year to shill on this thread and have been called out on it for over a year.  Gluttons for punishment, eh?

*spraying Shill-Away*

Shills usually have a fondness for all caps, but this one seems to love the dots ....

But dots, caps, illiteracy, and all the other common shill traits don't fool anyone here. Begone, lying scumbag Mi-shill, and please DO let the door hit your rear on the way out. Maybe it will help put out the fire in your pants.

Yeah right Shill.. and thats why there are complaints all over! This is something people can do for themselves for free! BTW, did your boss also tell you in his memo that shilling is illegal and punishable:

What happens when you shill..
http://800notes.com/forum/ta-88747d175513656/ ... 717404327882938

I submitted an online application and an advisor called me back promptly. They explained how the services worked and guarantees. I researched and saw bbb had wrong info and mixed information...then had questions called them back they answered my questions....they started immediately ....what a nice service....like my accountant doing my taxes they are helping me step by step....well worth my 199.00

businessgrantsnow Its a complete scam. I didnt have money at first, had her call back, she said she was from business solutions. One time fee of  $199, she said if I didnt recieve a grant I would get a refund. I had to sign and fax a form, the day the fax was sent my card was charged. When i tried to log in I was rejected. When i called I was told the fax didnt go through and I needed to send it again, even though I'd been charged.Very suspicious at this point i refused to resend the fax and asked for the promised refund. She straight out refused to refund and insists I need to sign and resend the fax. I fear if I do resend the fax it will authorize another payment. I havent spoken to anyone in months, phone just rings and rings. Its a scam, I got duped, dont pay!!!

This company is a SCAM!!!! and if you are trying to start a company read this before you pay you money it is a fake business that preys on people who knows no better and needs to be reported. There is no manager are nothing that can tell you what is going on.

I used the company businessgrantsnow.com to try and get a small business grant and they told me that could do it and blah blah blah...

Turns out this company is just a glorified business plan writing service. They just write your business plan and then tell you to send it out to companies yourself.

Tried to get my refund and they wouldn't give it to me until I got denied for a grant.

So good call on posting the BBB report that states they have multiple complaints about getting refunds because that actually tells allot about the company. That says they could not find them a grant and they are trying to get the refund. Also the business plan software they use is not up to business plan standards and all it did was waste business owners time. So since everyone prior only posted responses about how it's illegal to pay for a grant without knowing how a service works and that the $199 is for a service to get the grant. No one posted about any success stories about receiving a grant from them or anything from this company. So who ever posted http://www.grants.gov/ was dead on. It tells you everything you need to get a grant and you better register with the D&B before you look for a grant. Oh and watch for that scam too just tell them you want a free D&B # and you are fine!!!

FROM THE BBB WEBSITE!

Alternate Business Names
Plenty of Funds, Grant Services, Creative Fusion Concept, Inc, CFC, Inc., Your Funding Guide, Business Grants Now

http://www.bbb.org/nashville/business-reviews ... lle-tn-37031404

BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.

Factors that lowered Grants Now USA's rating include:

38 complaints filed against business
Failure to respond to 9 complaints filed against business.
3 complaints filed against business that were not resolved.
Business has failed to resolve underlying cause(s) of a pattern of complaints.
BBB does not have sufficient information to determine how long this business has been operating.
BBB does not have sufficient background information on this business. BBB made two or more requests for background information from the business. BBB has not received a response from this business and/or has not been able to verify information received from this business.
BBB does not have sufficient information to determine size of business. BBB evaluation of business is based on rating formula's smallest size classification.
This company has a pattern of complaint. Specifically, complaints allege consumers who have attempted to reach the company for assistance in completing a business plan report difficulty obtaining the guaranteed help claiming the company's customer service is poor. Some complaints allege the company fails to complete the promised business plan, or if the customer does receive the business plan it is incomplete or poorly written. Other complaints allege failure of the company to deliver grant packages or issue refunds.

On May 20, 2013, BBB sent certified correspondence to Grants Now USA (www.businessgrantsnow.com) requesting their immediate cooperation in responding to the unanswered complaints and in eliminating the pattern of complaint; however, BBB's mail was returned "REFUSED."
BBB file opened: 09/26/2007

well i hate to tell you but this is a scam.why can't you call theam back

why would you sent money.if the grants are free.thts what i want to no

http://businessgrantsnow.com/terms
In return for your membership Fee of $199 (one hundred and ninety nine dollars), Business Grants Now membership includes:
1. Access to Business Grants Now website and database of funding sources valued at seventy five ($75) dollars.
2. Business plan maker and corrections for one (1) Business plan completed from the answers to our 9step questionnaire (limited to three (3) corrections by customer service), an application maker for the Standard Form 424 Core form, (applications for federal assistance) applications completed from the answers to our 9step questionnaire (no corrections from customer service), and a proposal maker (no corrections from customer service), all valued at one hundred twenty five($125) dollars.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5761418_legitimate-grants-women.html#page=0

I was curious if you ever call the grant place back and if they were able to provide a service for you. Do you think it is a SCAM or did it all work out for the good.

I got a call back also from Betty wanting $200, so glad I researched this number was feeling a lil uneasy! Wow people today...

The FTC warns against paying money up front for Gov grants  http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0113-government-grant-scams

That kind of tells us a bunch about Betty and the boys.....

Good one Subedo!  My first question was going to be,  "Why don't you ask your sister to prepare the documents?"   but as a pre-emptive move,  you said   "But she's too busy"  My question is,  Well,  if she is in business,  why don't you consider yourself a customer, and give her your business?   AND PAY HER!!!

Gina,  you have a speech typing  impediment or are lacking in basic English 101.   My guess, judging by the way that you drop articles and misuse prepositional phrases,  is that you are probably either in the Balkins or Eastern Europe.  You could be India or Pakistani,  but I'm going with Eastern Europe.  Either way,  you are a big old Shill and trying to Boost the scam....

Betty called wanting $200 up front to get a $20,000 grant, said it would be guaranteed.  When I tried to call back, the number was no longer in service.

On the left side of the grants.gov page, you can file your own application to be considered for a grant. This application may just be the SAME application this company is charging you $199 for. Read through the grants.gov site, look for grants on the grants search link on the right side of that page, and fill out that application on the left side. Best of luck.

You'll be paying $199 for generic paperwork, that's all. If you think this is worth it, go for it. I advise you NOT to because I think you can do the paperwork yourself AFTER you find grants that you may be eligible for. My guess is there are VERY FEW IF ANY grants that you will qualify for. This company pumps up your hopes and dreams with POSSIBLE grants you MAY qualify for but the real truth is there are VERY FEW IF ANY grants you WILL qualify for. If grants are easy to get, there will be MILLIONS of people applying for and getting them, do you think this is likely in the face of our 16? 17? Trillion dollar national debt and the looming fiscal cliff? Federal grants are here  http://www.grants.gov/

All you've done is pay $199 for 30 pages of a generic template where you simply enter your own details into the blanks. Good luck on flogging that generic template.

businessgrantsnow.com was registered on 02/06/2012 to a domain proxy by an owner who does NOT want to be found. A domain proxy is a "front" company that registers websites for owners so the real owners don't have to put their names down on the registrations. I would NOT NOT NOT deal with this company, especially when they charge money up front. Seems to me any legit grant writing company can wait to be paid until people get their grants. Don't fall for the refund-if-no-grant BS, if they are willing to give a refund guarantee, it would be no different than charging you on the back end instead of up front, AFTER you have your grant in hand and have the money to pay them, so why would they want any money up front? STAY AWAY.

I was searching on line for info of how to apply for business grants/loans and this co. popped up. Filled out app. and later received a call from Betty. She spent time answering questions, was not pushy, said I could call back anytime with questions. Have not sent any $ yet, still trying to find more info on this co. $199. seems like a good deal for what was explained they help with. Anyone has more info, please post.

I too, applied, received a call and the request for $199. In my experience of working on proposals, etc., I know the amount of time it takes to come up with the appropriate documentation when applying for grants. My sister makes a full-time job of it. I'd call her, but she's too busy!  For the amount of work they do, the price is extremely reasonable. Your tax preparer charges you more and there is never a guarantee you'll get a refund. AND it's only fair that you do a little bit of the work yourself. Afterall, you are the one wanting the money! right?