How to Raise Capital
How to Raise Capital

Author: Jeffry A. Timmons

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2004-10-21

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 0071454861

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The entrepreneur's step-bystep guide to venture capital--where to find it, how to secure it, and what to do with it Fewer than 40 percent of entrepreneurs seeking new business funding each year actually get that funding. How to Raise Capitalimproves those odds, providing prospective as well as current business owners with the knowledge they need to prepare an effectiveloan proposal, locate a suitable investor, negotiate and close the deal, and more. The all-star team of entrepreneurial experts behind How to Raise Capital gives readers top-level educational theory with hands-on, real-world knowledge. This thorough examinationof the inner workings of the venture capital industry explores: Resources available to entrepreneurs, from SBA loans to angel investors Proven strategies for identifying and approaching equity sources Characteristics of a "superdeal"--from the investor's perspective

How to Raise All the Money You Need for Any Business
How to Raise All the Money You Need for Any Business

Author: Tyler G. Hicks

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-07-23

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 0470388501

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The biggest challenge faced by both Beginning and Experienced Wealth Builders is raising the money they need to start, buy, or expand their business activities. This guidebook shows these entrepreneurs how, and where, to get the money needed for their business moneymaking enterprises. Even if the Beginning Wealth Builder (BWB for short) or Experienced Wealth Builder (EWB), has poor credit, a history of bankruptcy, slow pays, or other financial troubles, this guidebook shows him/her how to get the loan, venture capital, public (or private) money, or grant they need. Since businesses vary widely in the amount of money needed, this book covers getting funding from just a few thousand dollars to multi-millions. Businesses covered range from the small mom-and-pop type activity to the successful firm having up to 500 employees. Either type of business can use the many hands-on directions given in this book.

Raising Capital
Raising Capital

Author: Andrew J. Sherman

Publisher: AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 0814417035

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The definitive guide for growing companies in need of funds.

Raise Capital on Your Own Terms
Raise Capital on Your Own Terms

Author: Jenny Kassan

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Published: 2017-10-09

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1523084731

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Fund and Fuel Your Dreams! You're an entrepreneur with a great idea. But your business needs money. So, do you max out your credit cards, borrow from friends and family, and do everything yourself? Or do you make a devil's bargain with some venture capitalist who'll demand a tenfold return and could easily take your business out from under you? No and no! You don't have to bootstrap, and you don't have to sell out! Jenny Kassan says the landscape of investment capital is far larger and more diverse than most people realize. She illuminates the vast range of capital-raising strategies available to mission-driven entrepreneurs and provides a six-step process for finding and enlisting investors who are a match with your personal goals and aspirations. The plan you create will inspire you, excite you, and help you achieve your dreams!

The Crowdfunding Handbook
The Crowdfunding Handbook

Author: Cliff Ennico

Publisher: AMACOM

Published: 2016-05-26

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0814433618

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IPSs are expensive, and venture capital nearly impossible to attract. Crowdfunding is changing the game for private companies. Are you taking full advantage? Think Kickstarter® is just for artists and people who don’t really want to work for their success? Think again! In 2012 President Obama signed the JOBS act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups), empowering privately owned companies to raise capital from investors without going through the rigorous IPO and private placement processes. Your private company can now crowdfund your way to success! Now that the SEC has handed down the last regulations, the floodgates will open and companies will be free to compete for funding. Thankfully for you, small business and legal expert Cliff Ennico has followed the equity crowdfunding story since its inception and has translated the regulations into a clear set of dos and don’ts for entrepreneurs and small business others looking to get in early. In The Crowdfunding Handbook, burgeoning crowdfunders can learn how to: Decipher whether crowdfunding is their best bet Choose between funding platforms Pitch a project to the public Reach the most promising investors Figure out disclosure documents and report requirements The Crowdfunding Handbook reveals the tips and tools to helo you raise money for your small business or startup with equity funding portals.

How to Legally Raise Private Money
How to Legally Raise Private Money

Author: Esq Kim Lisa Taylor

Publisher:

Published: 2019-08-05

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781079151886

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Renowned securities attorney Kim Lisa Taylor provides the keys to legally raising money from private investors - whether for real estate or other small business. She provides a simple step-by-step format to teach you to not only raise money, but to do it legally. You'll learn how to raise all the money you need for your next venture, whether it's funding a real estate acquisition, a new idea, a product or a service - all while keeping control of your business. Some call this driver's ed for raising capital, because once you know the rules of the road and how to drive, it becomes second nature. So it is with raising capital. This book will help teach you to structure deals with investors and legally raise funds for any venture. With this knowledge, you can change your life and the lives of those who matter - family, friends, and new investors you'll meet along your journey. What are you waiting for? In this book you will learn: How to Comply with Securities Laws; How to Effectively Market Your Offering; How to Legally Ask Investors for Money; How to Structure Your Company; and How You Can Earn Money While Helping Your Friends, Family, and Acquaintances Meet Their Investment Goals. You can use these strategies over and over to Raise Private Money Legally, Ethically, and Profitably.

HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business
HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business

Author: Richard S. Ruback

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Published: 2017-01-17

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1633692515

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An all-in-one guide to helping you buy and own your own business. Are you looking for an alternative to a career path at a big firm? Does founding your own start-up seem too risky? There is a radical third path open to you: You can buy a small business and run it as CEO. Purchasing a small company offers significant financial rewards—as well as personal and professional fulfillment. Leading a firm means you can be your own boss, put your executive skills to work, fashion a company environment that meets your own needs, and profit directly from your success. But finding the right business to buy and closing the deal isn't always easy. In the HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business, Harvard Business School professors Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff help you: Determine if this path is right for you Raise capital for your acquisition Find and evaluate the right prospects Avoid the pitfalls that could derail your search Understand why a "dull" business might be the best investment Negotiate a potential deal with the seller Avoid deals that fall through at the last minute Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.

Fundraising Principles and Practice
Fundraising Principles and Practice

Author: Adrian Sargeant

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-03-06

Total Pages: 757

ISBN-13: 1119196493

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The complete guide to fundraising planning, tools, methods, and more Fundraising Principles and Practice provides a unique resource for students and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of fundraising in the current nonprofit environment. Based on emerging research drawn from economics, psychology, social psychology, and sociology, this book provides comprehensive analysis of the nonprofit sector. The discussion delves into donor behavior, decision making, social influences, and models, then uses that context to describe today's fundraising methods, tools, and practices. A robust planning framework helps you set objectives, formulate strategies, create a budget, schedule, and monitor activities, with in-depth guidance toward assessing and fine-tuning your approach. Coverage includes online fundraising, major gifts, planned giving, direct response, grants, corporate fundraising, and donor retention, with an integrated pedagogical approach that facilitates active learning. Case studies and examples illustrate the theory and principles presented, and the companion website offers additional opportunity to deepen your learning and assess your knowledge. Fundraising has become a career specialty, and those who are successful at it are among the most in-demand in the nonprofit world. Great fundraisers make an organization's mission possible, and this book covers the essential information you need to help your organization succeed. Adopt an organized approach to fundraising planning Learn the common behaviors and motivations of donors Master the tools and practices of nonprofit fundraising Manage volunteers, monitor progress, evaluate events, and more Fundraising is the the nonprofit's powerhouse. It's the critical component that supports and maintains all activities, and forms the foundation of the organization itself. Steady management, clear organization, effective methods, and the most up-to-date tools are vital to the role, and familiarity with donor psychology is essential for using these tools to their utmost capability. Fundraising Principles and Practice provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the field, with in-depth coverage of today's most effective approaches.