Finding money is an art you can learn. You can learn who has money, how they operate, and how you can convince them to lend or invest in your business.This book with answer your questions about:+ What kinds of loans, grants, and other financing are available+ How much money should I borrow or raise+ What kind of small business loans or investment am I likely to qualify for+ How do I prepare a business loan application or investment prospectus+ How do I prepare an cash flow proforma+ How do I go about finding venture capital or angel investors + What can I do to bootstrap my business if I can't find a lender or investorIf you're an entrepreneur starting a business, planning a home-based business, or running a fast growing firm, Finding Money will help you finance your dream."One of the best books I've ever read on the subject" - David Thornburgh, Director Wharton Small Business Development Center

Many small business owners don’t understand the importance of maintaining a healthy cash flow. More than anything else, cash flow determines the success or failure of a small business. Small Business Cash Flow covers all the basics of cash flow, from selecting a great accountant, to keeping money flowing in and out of the business, to budgeting and record-keeping.

Most prosperous businesses are started on extremely tight budgets, and founders hustle hard to deliver innovative--or simply good--products or services. This book focuses on strategies to make great business ideas reality as cheaply as possible.

Spurred by President Obama, the Small Business Association has stepped up its loan program to companies around the nation. But to receive an SBA-guaranteed loan, firms must navigate a complex course of processes, qualifications, documentation, and approvals. You need this new edition of Charles Green's invaluable book to chart the best way to apply for and get an SBA loan. Green wastes no time in showing: Why an SBA loan guarantee is a good option in tough economic times How to choose the right bank at a time when many banks have failed and credit is tight What the new rules and regulations say about the paperwork and documentation loan applicants must supply In today's turbulent economic climate, solid financial backing is the key to small business survival. And this fully updated guide to SBA loans will help you land it.

"The two most important assets for any entrepreneur are a big idea and enough money to turn that idea into a business. Terri Lonier and Lisa Aldisert have supplied a hands-on manual for getting the capital you need to do something big with your idea. Don't just read this book. Keep it by your desk as a guide and mentor." -William C. Taylor Founding Editor, Fast Company magazine. It not only takes money to start a business; it also takes money to stay in business. And borrowing from the bank isn't the only way to go. There are all sorts of financing sources out there-from finance companies to "angels" and from leasing to strategic alliances-you just have to know where to look. Small business experts Terri Lonier and Lisa Aldisert provide the essential tools and techniques you need to find and grow your money masterfully. Combining basic money issues with a strong dose of common sense, the authors take you step-by-step through any and all financial situations, and help you position your company for the future. This indispensable guidebook will teach you: * How to anticipate when you will need money * What your chances are to raise money * How to package your company for investors * How to speak the language of money.

Fund Your Business through "banker, venture capitalists, and non-traditional sources." Learn the secret of matching the entrepreneur's needs to those of the investor. Your roadmap to" get the money."