{"product_id":"raising-capital-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Raising Capital for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoseph W. Bartlett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePeter Economy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile raising capital has never been easy, it has become a lot more difficult over the past few years. The dot-com debacle has made investors skittish, especially when it comes to financing early-stage start-ups. As a result, more and more entrepreneurs are being forced to compete harder and harder for a spot around the money well. At the end of the day, all most have to show for their efforts are tattered Rolodexes and battered egos. What they need is the competitive edge that comes with having a friend in the business-an advisor who'll cut through the mumbo-jumbo and tell them in plain English how to get the money they need. What they need is \u003ci\u003eRaising Capital For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're just starting your business and need a little seed capital to launch your first product, or you're looking for a little help expanding an established business into a new market, this friendly guide helps you get the financing you need to realize your dreams. You'll discover how to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTap personal sources of financing, as well as family and friends\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApproach customers and vendors for financing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHook up with commercial lenders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind angel investors \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet an SBA loan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRaise cash through private equity offerings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWoo and win investment bankers and venture capitalists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenture capital guru, Joseph Bartlett explains in plain English the capital-raising strategies and techniques used by some of today's most successful businesses, including tried-and-true methods for: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing your financial needs and creating a solid financial plan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResearching sources of financing and making first contact\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding, contacting, and convincing angels\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting your customers to finance your company\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding and exploiting matching services\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExploring commercial banks, savings institutions, credit unions, finance companies, and the SBA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQualifying for a loan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with placement agents\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRaising cash through IPOs and mergers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom raising seed capital and funds for expansion to IPOs and acquisitions, \u003ci\u003eRaising Capital For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to get the money you need to survive and thrive in today's winner-take-all marketplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy-to-use primer for first-time entrepreneurs. ?Andrew Ziolkowski, Managing Director, Forest Street and SAE \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat advice from the guru of venture capital and start-up financing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fun and easy way to get the funding you need to realize your dreams!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRarin? to start your business but strapped for cash? Relax! This savvy guide cuts through the mumbo-jumbo and leads you through the stages of financing your business ? from raising seed capital and funds for expansions to IPOs and acquisitions ? and shows you how to survive and thrive. So take the money and run!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dummies Way\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations in plain English\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet in, get out information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIcons and other navigational aids\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTear-out cheat sheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop ten lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA dash of humor and fun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet smart! @www.dummies.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind listings of all our books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose from many different subject categories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn easy-to-use primer for first-time entrepreneurs. ?Andrew Ziolkowski, Managing Director, Forest Street and SAE \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat advice from the guru of venture capital and start-up financing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fun and easy way to get the funding you need to realize your dreams!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRarin? to start your business but strapped for cash? Relax! This savvy guide cuts through the mumbo-jumbo and leads you through the stages of financing your business ? from raising seed capital and funds for expansions to IPOs and acquisitions ? and shows you how to survive and thrive. So take the money and run!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dummies Way\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplanations in plain English\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\"Get in, get out\" information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIcons and other navigational aids\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTear-out cheat sheet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop ten lists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA dash of humor and fun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet smart! @www.dummies.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind listings of all our books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose from many different subject categories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoseph Bartlett, author of Fundamentals of Venture Capital and other books, is an adjunct professor at NYU Law School.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Peter Economy, author of Consulting For Dummies and other books, is a business consultant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.5 x 9.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761449795872,"sku":"9780764553530","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4e6783dc26f6257b85ec9abcd6614892.webp?v=1780207855","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/raising-capital-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}