Streetwise Financing the Small: Raise Money for Your Business at Any Stage of Growth Book

Innovative Ideas for Raising Money for Your Small Business! Think that finding money for your small business is going to be difficult? Streetwise® Financing the Small Business makes it simple by uncovering creative as well as traditional methods of obtaining funds to help your business succeed. Whether you need capital for a new venture or to expand your current business, Streetwise® Financing the Small Business and industry expert Charles Green cover all the bases to help you obtain the financing your business needs. Conventional methods such as bank loans, venture capital, and IPOs are covered—as are the new ins and outs of applying for SBA loans. Streetwise® Financing the Small Business also explains how much funding is actually needed—and when loans may not be needed at all. Filled with insider insight and practical strategies, Streetwise® Financing the Small Business covers all the angles and teaches methods to keep your business lean, mean, and cost-effective. Determine Your Monetary Needs ·Know how much money to ask for ·Assess what phase your business is in ·Determine risk versus reward ·Incorporating internal and external factors Meet the Criteria to Receive Money ·Creating financial statements that will impress investors ·Setting a realistic business plan ·Understanding financial projections ·Determining how much money should you ask for Where to Find the Money ·Personal resources ·Investments ·Loans and leases ·Credit ·Government agencies Quick Money Sources ·Liquidating ·Trade creditors ·Credit cards ·Private lendersRead More