The Entrepreneurs Guide To Raising Capital

Author : David Nour
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313356033
Total Pages : 199 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Entrepreneur's Guide to Raising Capital written by David Nour and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-03-20 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ask any established business owner to identify his or her toughest challenge when just starting out, and you'll likely get this answer: raising capital. Most aspiring entrepreneurs know far too little about the sources of money that can help start a business or fuel its growth. Where do you get capital? What are investors looking for? How do you ask for money in a way that gets results? This book answers these and many other critical questions. Even more important, entrepreneur and consultant David Nour shows how to develop long-term relationships with financial partner—the people who can help keep a business humming throughout its life. The Entrepreneur's Guide to Raising Capital, designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the money-raising maze, shows how to attract financing to fund the start-up and growth phases any business moves through. It answers the most common—and the most perplexing—questions entrepreneurs have about financing a business: How do I put together a credible request for funds? How do I choose wisely from among the plethora of financial and strategic investors, consultants, investment bankers, and other intermediaries? How do I identify and avoid the risks associated with various sources of capital? How do I plan for the right kind, amount, and source of smart capital as the business evolves? How do I get the highest return on invested capital? How do I avoid the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when raising capital? This book provides real-life, pragmatic advice from entrepreneurs who have raised money from friends, family, angel investors, and banks, as well as institutional investors such as venture capitalists and private equity firms. It details the process from start to finish while spotlighting the danger spots and ways to avoid them. It will be especially useful to those who are uncomfortable making important financial decisions, and to those who are confused by all the conflicting opinions offered by advisors—both well meaning and otherwise. By showing readers the financing ropes, Nour removes a major source of stress for budding entrepreneurs and moves them closer to their dream come true: a successful business.

Author : Katherine Hague
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN 13 : 1491940239
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Funded written by Katherine Hague and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2016-09-21 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The venture capital world is often intimidating and hard to navigate, even for the most seasoned entrepreneurs. But it doesn’t have to be. Entrepreneurs who run effective fundraising processes don’t do it by accident. With this book, you’ll learn what it takes to successfully raise a round of funding for your company. Author Katherine Hague explains how the venture capital industry works, and walks you through each step necessary to plan, execute, and optimize your own fundraising round. Packed full of exercises, checklists, and templates, this book guides you through the process from start to finish. It’s ideal for entrepreneurs raising later rounds of capital, as well as those just starting out. Gain an understanding of core venture capital concepts and standards Learn how to develop and hone an investor pitch Come away with a plan to hit the fundraising trail for your company Develop the confidence you need to negotiate key terms in a funding deal Understand best practices in fundraising, and learn how to avoid the top 10 fundraising mistakes

Author : Andrew J. Sherman
Publisher : AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn
ISBN 13 : 0814417035
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Raising Capital written by Andrew J. Sherman and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2012 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide for growing companies in need of funds.

Author : Darren Weeks
Publisher : RDA Press, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1937832791
Total Pages : 95 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Art of Raising Capital written by Darren Weeks and published by RDA Press, LLC. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darren Weeks is Canada’s most prominent financial educator. He is the Founder of the Fast Track Group of Companies, an acclaimed solutions-based financial literacy firm and one of the nation’s fastest-growing companies. For nearly a decade and a half, Darren has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people across North America, Europe and Latin America about how to become financially independent. He is an advocate of learning how to create wealth through business and investment, and believes that this vital knowledge is lacking from traditional education. In fact, in every country that he has spoken Darren has seen that schools do not teach their students to manage money. Darren has made it his mission to fill that void by providing financial education to people across the world. He went from an average middle-class upbringing to raising hundreds of millions of dollars in investor capital, owning nearly 5,000 real estate properties, millions of dollars in energy assets and acquiring two cruise ship terminals in the Caribbean. All of this was accomplished by educating himself on how to do it and then taking action. There is no greater expert on the art of raising capital from investors and no person more committed to sharing this information than Darren Weeks.

Author : Tarby Bryant
Publisher : Wiley
ISBN 13 : 9781118877838
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Entrepreneur's Guide to Raising Capital from Angel Investors written by Tarby Bryant and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2020-08-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fund your startup with smart angel investors The Entrepreneur's Guide to Raising Capital from Angel Investors is a comprehensive reference for entrepreneurs searching for seed money and early-stage capital. Author Tarby Bryant is a well-known name in the startup community, both as an entrepreneur and investor, and has facilitated over 400 capital fundings across the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Japan. In this book, Bryant discloses the secrets to smart startups and provides the information and guidance entrepreneurs need to secure investors. You'll learn what angel investors look for before writing a check to a young company, and you'll gain the insight of seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully raised capital in the most difficult circumstances. When you've exhausted your network of the three "Fs" – friends, family, and fools – it's time to seek assistance from angels. Angel investing is growing, with over $40 billion in investments going to startup companies worldwide, and more and more investors are leaning toward funding promising young ventures. It's not as simple as explaining your concept and asking for money – you have to sell potential investors on the profitability, sustainability, and longevity of your idea. This guide shows you how to shape your approach to appeal to your audience, and how to attract the funding you need. Topics include: Preparing your pitch Structuring your offering for broad appeal Assembling your management team Attracting a world-class board of advisors The book covers every angle of starting up lean, and describes the methods and approaches that allow your business to start off on the right track, even with limited funds. The Entrepreneur's Guide to Raising Capital from Angel Investors is an indispensable resource, helping you build your investor base with angel investors for today and tomorrow.

Author : Bill Fisher
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1626562415
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Six Secrets of Raising Capital written by Bill Fisher and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2014-09-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Bill Fisher’s three-day seminars that regularly sell out all over the world, this book offers the kind of capital-raising street smarts no entrepreneur can do without. As a banker in Silicon Valley in the ‘80s and a businessman who founded a number of successful companies beginning in the ‘90s, Fisher has seen firsthand the kind of rookie mistakes aspiring entrepreneurs make that end up stopping them before they have a chance to get started. Fisher looks at six traditional steps in the capital-raising process and digs beneath the surface to expose subtle but critical aspects of each—knowledge that, until now, could come only with experience. For example, entrepreneurs believe that great business ideas get funded. Not true—just look at the failure rates of venture-backed companies. Great business stories get funded, and all great business stories have a similar construction and shape. And of course the entrepreneur needs an investor, but each investor comes with his or her own personality issues. You need the right match for long-term success, not just whoever is waving the biggest check—a temptation that is easy for cash-strapped entrepreneurs to succumb to. Having this book is like going into your investor meetings with a trusted advisor who knows all the ins and outs of raising capital.

Author : Jeffry A. Timmons
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071454861
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book How to Raise Capital written by Jeffry A. Timmons and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-10-21 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Author : W. Keith Schilit
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Entrepreneur's Guide to Preparing a Winning Business Plan and Raising Venture Capital written by W. Keith Schilit and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Gladstone
Publisher : FT Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Venture Capital Handbook written by David Gladstone and published by FT Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Venture Capital Handbook: Revised and Updated Edition, leading venture capitalist David Gladstone and Laura Gladstone walk you step-by-step through the entire VC funding process, showing exactly how to get funded fast -- without the trauma. This end-to-end update of the classic VC guide covers the latest techniques, tax rules -- and, above all, marketplace realities.

Author : Jenny Kassan
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1523084731
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Raise Capital on Your Own Terms written by Jenny Kassan and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2017-10-09 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!