Raising Capital: Get the Money You Need to Grow Your Business
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (546 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0814417035 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Gone are the days when venture capital groups poured millions into every "next big thing." Competition is fierce, and only the most viable businesses--and expert fundraising--will reap the capital necessary to drive continuous growth. Packed with tools for building business plans, preparing loan proposals, drafting offering materials, and more, Raising Capital covers every phase of the growth cycle and helps readers navigate the murky waters of capital formation. Containing checklists, charts, and sample forms, the third edition provides insights on the latest trends in the domestic and global capital markets, an overview of recent developments in federal and state securities laws, and strategies for borrowing money from commercial banks in today's credit-tightened markets. Whether one's business is a fledgling start-up, a rapid growth company, or a more established organization, this insider's guide offers readers the strategies they need to take their business to the next level.
ANDREW J. . A top-rated adjunct professor in the MBA and Executive MBA programs at the University of Maryland and Georgetown University Law School, he is the author of Harvesting Intangible Assets, Franchising and Licensing, and Mergers & Acquisitions from A to Z . SHERMAN is a partner in the Was
. ANDREW J. Yet gone are the days when venture capital groups poured millions into every “next big thing”. Packed with a huge selection of checklists, charts, and sample forms to expedite the capital formation process, the book takes you through every stage of the capital process, including: Getting Ready to Raise Capital: capital-formation strategies, plus recent trends; understanding legal and governance structures and how they affect your ability to raise and use capital; and the role your business plan plays in securing capital Early-Stage Financing: start-up financing; “bootstrapping”, or doing less with more at a stage in your business where “cash is king”; private placements versus commercial lending; leasing, factoring, and government programs Growth Financing: strategies for obtaining venture capital; how venture capital transactions work; preparing for and executing an initial public offering
This book was recommended reading on a Coarse I took from the University This book was recommended reading on a Coarse I took from the University of Maryland on Entrepreneurship I continue to use this book as a reference for my business Invaluable resource. fashionfinder said and this is a nice supplement to my courses. Taking some business classes online, and this is a nice supplement to my courses. I have zero background in business prior to the last few months, and this book is legible and makes sense, even to a lay person. Highly recommend.. Outstanding resource for entrepreneurs! Jean J. Borno This book is a great resource for business owners and entrepreneurs.Mr. Sherman covers all aspects raising money to grow a business venture.