> if anyone has ideas for funding sources, let me know. after 3 days,
> I've
> been run ragged by bad links, no information and places that want
> $100
> just for the privs of access.
> 
Small Business Administration should be able to refer you to sources for
funding. They also have a loan program (mini-loans?) that may be useful
but that is administer through the banks with the SBA as guarantor. Also
try the state, county, cities for information. Possibly even various 
Chambers of Commerce.