This book focuses on classic capital raising. That is, it covers the debt vs. equity decision, the options available to smaller businesses, and the considerations that lead to rapid growth, including venture capital, IPOs, angels, incubators, and so forth. ''Raising Entreprenuerial Capital'' begins
Raising Entrepreneurial Capital
โ Scribed by John B. Vinturella and Suzanne M. Erickson (Auth.)
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 339
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
''Experiential in its approach, this book will be a great resource as a guide to the potential entrepreneur while also serving as an excellent text in Entrepreneurial Studies programs and other courses. Covering topics of crucial importance and providing a wealth of details, it also includes a variety of material not commonly found in finance texts.''--Alva Butcher, Acting Director, School of Business and Leadership, University of Puget Sound''Need money to launch your venture? You need this book. Raising Entrepreneurial Capital will guide you through the intracacies and alternatives for raising money, growing, and harvesting your business venture. It offers practical guidelines and insightful cases that enhance your probability of success.''--John B. Elstrott Jr., Clinical Professor of Entrepreneurship, Freeman School of Business, Tulane University''John Vinturella takes a ''fundamentals of finance'' type primer to a whole new level. Filled with stats, tables, case studies, models and pros and cons of various financing options, this comprehensive and practical text is both a refreshing guide and a resource for small business entrepreneurs, students, lenders and investors alike!''--Paul I. Karofsky, Executive Director, Northeastern University Center for Family Business
โฆ Table of Contents
Content:
Front-matter, Pages i,iii
Copyright, Page iv
Dedication, Page v
Preface, Page xv
Acknowledgments, Page xvii
1 - Introduction, Pages 1-39
2 - Alternatives in Venture Financing: Debt Capital, Pages 41-80
3 - Alternatives in Venture Financing: Early-Stage Equity Capital, Pages 81-107
4 - Determining the Amount Needed: The Business Plan, Pages 109-141
5 - Valuation: Survey of Methods, Pages 143-174
6 - Venture Capital, Pages 175-209
7 - Exit Strategies, Pages 211-243
8 - Anatomy of a Venture Funding, Pages 245-262
9 - Franchising, Pages 263-282
10 - Internal Financial Management, Pages 283-301
11 - Essentials of Risk Management, Pages 303-316
12 - Opportunities to Do Business and Raise Capital Globally, Pages 317-339
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