Finding Money - the Small Business Guide to Financing

Finding Money - the Small Business Guide to Financing
Author: Kate Lister
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2010-04-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0557392969

Finding money is an art you can learn. You can learn who has money, how they operate, and how you can convince them to lend or invest in your business.This book with answer your questions about:+ What kinds of loans, grants, and other financing are available+ How much money should I borrow or raise+ What kind of small business loans or investment am I likely to qualify for+ How do I prepare a business loan application or investment prospectus+ How do I prepare an cash flow proforma+ How do I go about finding venture capital or angel investors + What can I do to bootstrap my business if I can't find a lender or investorIf you're an entrepreneur starting a business, planning a home-based business, or running a fast growing firm, Finding Money will help you finance your dream."One of the best books I've ever read on the subject" - David Thornburgh, Director Wharton Small Business Development Center

Funding a New Business For Dummies

Funding a New Business For Dummies
Author: Eric Butow
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2024-04-02
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1394241712

Find the money to execute your brilliant business ideas Funding a Startup For Dummies drills down to the top question on the minds of entrepreneurs—where can you find the funds to launch your new business? Connecting the dots between your vision and the capital needed to make it happen can be one of the most challenging parts of entrepreneurship. This book helps you over that hurdle, giving you the essential information and advice you need to navigate the path from idea to execution of a business plan. Discover how to evaluate all the options available, from tapping into your own savings to traditional loans to newer options like crowdfunding. You’ll also dive into finding and negotiating with investors, as well as managing your capital once it’s in hand. Start by visualizing business success, and then put in the work to make it happen, with the help of this no-nonsense Dummies guide. Get an intro to the world of small-business finance Assess your financing needs and take stock of your current assets Evaluate your options for loans, grands, and subsidies Learn to approach investors and pitch your business idea Anyone in the early days of launching a business will find a treasure trove of valuable information in Funding a Startup For Dummies.

Finding Money

Finding Money
Author: Kate Lister
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 274
Release: 1995-06-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780471109839

Expert advice on getting the best possible financing for your business This extraordinary guide answers one of the most urgent questions facing small business owners and entrepreneurs today: how can I get the financing I need on the best possible terms? Finding Money offers a fortune in inside information and practical advice on who has the money, how they operate, and how you can convince them to lend you money or invest in your business. You'll profit from the authors' experiences in banking, investing, and business ownership as you learn: * What's available: detailed guidance on a whole spectrum of financing sources, including private investors and venture capital funds, banks and finance companies, leasing companies, SBA loans and other government programs, and many more * How to apply for a loan: what to include in a loan proposal, what criteria are used to evaluate a loan request (including the new method of Credit Scoring), how loans are commonly structured, and what to do if a loan is declined * Who the investors are and how to pick the right ones for your business: the pros and cons of the different kinds of investments, how investors evaluate business plans and what to include in yours, insider secrets of negotiating with investors, and more * How much you need: how to calculate the amount of money a business needs to start or to grow, plus hundreds of useful tips on managing cash * How others have done it: instructive, behind-the-scenes stories of business financing successes and failures from some of the country's top bankers, venture capitalists, accountants, and lawyers Over 30 valuable tables and charts quickly give you vital information on how to negotiate the lowest loan rates and fees; the value of taking trade discounts; lease vs. buy decisions; break-even analysis; and much more.

The Money Connection

The Money Connection
Author: Lawrence Flanagan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 211
Release: 1995
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781555713515

A text intended to assist the entrepreneur in finding money to finance new or existing enterprises. Explains how to prepare financing proposals and briefly describes money sources available in each state. Provides a list of federal sources and private investors and what each expects. Looseleaf in a 3-ring binder. Published by The Oasis Press/PSI Research, 300 North Valley Drive, Grants Pass, OR 97526. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Financing Your Business

Financing Your Business
Author: Angie Mohr
Publisher: Bellingham, WA ; North Vancouver, B.C. : International Self-Counsel Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-09
Genre: New business enterprises
ISBN: 9781551805832

"This book is designed for people who are just starting a business and for people who want to expand an existing business and need more money to make it happen. There are thousands of great business ideas out there, but if you don?t have the resources on hand, it can be tough to get a business running successfully and financially survive the first few years. It?s even harder to expand an existing business if all your money is tied up in it. Financing Your Business leads you step-by-step through the process of raising capital. You will learn how to measure risk and plan for a profitable future. This book explores all the financing options available so that you can devise a financial plan that is suited to your company and your goals" -- publisher website (February 2008).

How to Get the Financing for Your New Small Business

How to Get the Financing for Your New Small Business
Author: Sharon Fullen
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2006-01-12
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1601380763

This new book will provide you with a road map to securing the financing. The book goes into traditional financing methods and assists the reader in setting up proper financial statements and a proper business plan. It details the differences between debt and equity financing and how and why to use each. Valuation techniques are explained for determining what your business is truly worth. However, the book's real strength is in explaining alternative and creative methods of financing, such as SBA financing, investor angels, IPOs, limited public offerings and venture capital. Essential resources for finding the detailed information you need are included throughout. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president's garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed. This Atlantic Publishing eBook was professionally written, edited, fact checked, proofed and designed. The print version of this book is 316 pages and you receive exactly the same content. Over the years our books have won dozens of book awards for content, cover design and interior design including the prestigious Benjamin Franklin award for excellence in publishing. We are proud of the high quality of our books and hope you will enjoy this eBook version.

Finding Money

Finding Money
Author: James G. Hellmuth
Publisher:
Total Pages: 256
Release: 1987
Genre: Business enterprises
ISBN: 9780932648884

Financing Your Business Dreams with Other People's Money

Financing Your Business Dreams with Other People's Money
Author: Harold R. Lacy
Publisher: Rhodes and Easton
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1998
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781890394110

Most of the books available today that target would-be small-business owners focus on putting together the business plan and only mention the various categories for raising start-up capital. Lacy takes the opposite approach. He contrasts and provides detailed profiles of government, bank, and alternative funding sources, and he recommends approaching a combination of potential funders. He also includes franchising as an option for going into business for oneself. He offers an 'action plan' for approaching funding sources, but he also includes the elements of a 'winning' business plan. More than a third of the book is devoted to a state-by-state listing of funding agencies and organizations that can provide assistance or guidance. Lacy has 25 years of banking experience. In 1989, working with the SBA and a community college, he helped develop a program to help businesses seek funding. That experience showed Lacy there was a market for this information, and he created the Money Institute seminar, on which this book is based.