I filed for bankruptcy in 2009. My company was hit by the economy shift and it was a hard choice to make. I am now a start up and it is difficult to find funding because of the bankruptcy. I have products ready for market. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Well, it sounds like you will need to demonstrate a bit of traction to give people belief in the products. Although depending on where you are people are currently a bit risk adverse so you may find it an uphill struggle. Beg, steal and borrow whatever it takes to get something out there and gain a bit of traction

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