text: i am looking for start up capital for marketing and advertising a grant or silent partner(s) proposal or what? i need to get my company advertised and be able to market client's property at the same time.  my real estate company is unique and i have found a nitch in the market. to get started, i suggest contacting the small business administration financing page (sba) – links below. entrepreneur also offers a great site dedicated to money & finance – see below.  research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. read as much as you can. here are some book titles that are relevant:  * free money for small businesses and entrepreneurs by laurie blum * finding money: the small business guide to financing (small business series) by kate lister, tom harnish * financing your business dreams with other people's money: how and where to find money for start-up and growing businesses by harold r. lacy * no cash no fear: entrepreneurial secrets to starting any business with no money by terry allen * starting on a shoestring: building a business without a bankroll by arnold s. goldstein  there are plenty of free informational resources out there. check the source box for links to articles.  hope that helps! i wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!