What is an IDA?
How does an IDA work?
Do I qualify?
How do I start my IDA?

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Common Questions 
IDA Team
Participating Community Agencies
A Glossary of Terms
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Saving for a Small Business

“Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.” 
- Booker T. Washington 

For some it is the dream of a lifetime: owning and running an independent business. You are the boss, with flexibility and freedom to do as you wish. Although starting and operating your own business can be one of the most difficult jobs in America today, the training your receive through the IDA program will help prepare you for the challenges ahead. With willingness to work hard, you can determine your own goals and increase your income. Along with financial reward, you gain self-esteem while contributing to the community. 

What kind of business can I open?

Whatever your niche, hobby, or skill, it can become the basis for your own business. Some investors choose to open a day care in their home, others start mobile repair shops, and others establish restaurants. 

What will my IDA pay for?

• Equipment
• Advertising
• Licensing fees
• Existing business expansion
• Other business expenses