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Find the money to execute your brilliant business ideas
Funding a New Business For Dummies drills down to the top question on the minds of entrepreneurs--where can you find the funds to launch your new business? Connecting the dots between your vision and the capital needed to make it happen can be one of the most challenging parts of entrepreneurship. This book helps you over that hurdle, giving you the essential information and advice you need to navigate the path from idea to execution of a business plan.
Discover how to evaluate all the options available, from tapping into your own savings to traditional loans to newer options like crowdfunding. You'll also dive into finding and negotiating with investors, as well as managing your capital once it's in hand. Start by visualizing business success, and then put in the work to make it happen, with the help of this no-nonsense Dummies guide.
* Get an intro to the world of small-business finance
* Assess your financing needs and take stock of your current assets
* Evaluate your options for loans, grands, and subsidies
* Learn to approach investors and pitch your business idea
Anyone in the early days of launching a business will find a treasure trove of valuable information in Funding a New Business For Dummies.
List of contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with New Business Funding 5
Chapter 1: Learning About the Funding Ecosystem 7
Chapter 2: Finding the Funds You Need 21
Chapter 3: Getting Your Finances in Good Order 35
Part 2: Exploring Funding Options 47
Chapter 4: Bootstrapping: Starting with What You Have 49
Chapter 5: Tapping into Personal Funding Options 61
Chapter 6: Borrowing Money: Debt Funding Basics 73
Chapter 7: Sharing the Pie: Equity Funding Explained 91
Part 3: Navigating the Funding Landscape 107
Chapter 8: Finding Free Money: Grants and Subsidies 109
Chapter 9: Demystifying Angel Investors 123
Chapter 10: Venturing into Venture Capital 135
Chapter 11: Crowdfunding Made Easy 149
Chapter 12: Leveraging Incubators and Accelerators 169
Part 4: Negotiating and Closing the Deal 183
Chapter 13: Understanding Term Sheets and Investment Agreements 185
Chapter 14: Preparing for Due Diligence 199
Chapter 15: Sealing the Deal: Closing the Funding Round 213
Part 5: Managing Finances and Growing Your Startup 229
Chapter 16: Financial Management 101 231
Chapter 17: Budgeting and Cash Flow: Keeping Your Startup Running 247
Chapter 18: Analyzing Financial Reports and Making Informed Decisions 259
Chapter 19: Scaling Up: Funding Strategies for Growth 275
Part 6: The Part of Tens 285
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Successful Startup Funding 287
Chapter 21: Ten Common Mistakes to Avoid in Startup Funding 307
Index 315
About the author
Marc R. Butler is a highly experienced financial services executive who currently works as an advisor and consultant in the financial services world, with a focus on wealth management, organizational operation, and startup success.
Eric Butow is the owner of Butow Communications Group in Jackson, California, and is the coauthor of
Instagram for Business For Dummies and
Digital Etiquette For Dummies.
Summary
Find the money to execute your brilliant business ideas
Funding a Startup For Dummies drills down to the top question on the minds of entrepreneurs--where can you find the funds to launch your new business? Connecting the dots between your vision and the capital needed to make it happen can be one of the most challenging parts of entrepreneurship. This book helps you over that hurdle, giving you the essential information and advice you need to navigate the path from idea to execution of a business plan. Discover how to evaluate all the options available, from tapping into your own savings to traditional loans to newer options like crowdfunding. You'll also dive into finding and negotiating with investors, as well as managing your capital once it's in hand. Start by visualizing business success, and then put in the work to make it happen, with the help of this no-nonsense Dummies guide.
* Get an intro to the world of small-business finance
* Assess your financing needs and take stock of your current assets
* Evaluate your options for loans, grands, and subsidies
* Learn to approach investors and pitch your business idea
Anyone in the early days of launching a business will find a treasure trove of valuable information in Funding a Startup For Dummies.
