Raising capital : get the money you need to grow your business / Andrew J. Sherman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sherman, Andrew J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

New business enterprises--United States--Finance.

New business enterprises.

Venture capital--United States.

Venture capital.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (464 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : AMACOM, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This is a must-have guide for entrepreneurs and emerging companies seeking capital for growth and expansion. It takes capital to start and grow a business - and even more to keep it going. Completely revised to reflect current business realities, "Raising Capital" shows readers how to navigate the murky waters of entrepreneurial finance. The book outlines capital formation strategies and trends entrepreneurs must be acquainted with, including crucial information on: Banks, "angels," private placements, venture capital, initial public offerings, joint ventures, vendor financing, raising capital via the Internet, the art and science of bootstrapping, alternatives to borrowing, such as leasing, factoring, and government programs, and, new developments such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Whether just getting a business off the ground, or keeping it running while it grows self-sufficient, entrepreneurs need to understand their many options. "Raising Capital" helps readers develop a clear, well-thought-out plan, and raise the capital their company needs to thrive.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Acknowledgments

Preface to the Second Edition

1 GETTING READY TO RAISE CAPITAL

Capital- Formation Strategies and Trends

Understanding Legal and Governance Structures

The Role Your Business Plan Plays

2 EARLY- STAGE FINANCING

Start- Up Financing

The Art and Science of Bootstrapping

Private Placements

Commercial Lending

Leasing, Factoring, and Government Programs

3 GROWTH FINANCING

Venture Capital

Anatomy of a Venture- Capital Transaction

Preparing for an Initial Public Offering

The Mechanics of an Initial Public Offering

4 ALTERNATIVES TO TRADITIONAL FINANCING

Franchising, Joint Ventures, Co- Branding, and Licensing

Mergers and Acquisitions

Capital Formation Business Growth Resources Directory

Appendix

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-281-12635-7

9786611126353

0-8144-2877-0

OCLC:

70740473