Funding a New Business for Dummies:
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| 505 | 8 | |a Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond the Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 Getting Started with New Business Funding -- Chapter 1 Learning About the Funding Ecosystem -- Understanding Funding Terms and Definitions -- Moving from Idea to Successful Execution -- The power of ideas to influence -- Pay attention to the research -- Determine who your ideal customer is -- Analyze industry trends -- Research your competition -- Analyze your customers -- Analyze your finances -- Prepare a business plan -- Take baby steps -- Why Do We Need Startup Funding? -- Fostering creative activity and economic development -- Getting past the startup stage -- Covering operational costs and expenses -- Bringing in the best possible talent -- Adjusting to variations in the market -- Making course corrections when necessary -- Creating a reputation of credibility -- Reducing the danger -- How Startup Funding Has Evolved -- Venture capital -- Crowdfunding -- Angel investors -- Incubators and accelerators -- Examples of Startup Funding that Worked -- Airbnb -- Stripe -- Beyond Meat -- Chapter 2 Finding the Funds You Need -- Different Business Stages Have Different Funding Needs -- The concept stage -- The initial stage -- Funding sources -- What investors are looking for -- The growth stage -- The expansion stage -- The exit stage -- Aligning Your Financial Needs with Your Business Objectives -- Establish your business goals -- Make a financial needs analysis -- Startup costs -- Operational costs -- Working capital -- Growth capital -- Contingency funds -- Match funding sources with goals -- A financial road map -- Milestones -- Funding rounds -- Budgets -- Contingency plans -- Evaluating the Capital Needed for Each Business Function | |
| 505 | 8 | |a Product development -- Advertising and client acquisition -- Facilities and business operations -- Talent identification and workplace culture -- Regulatory and legal compliance -- Have an emergency fund -- Scaling and expansion -- Analytics and reporting -- Balance-Required Funding versus Nice-to-Have Funding -- Nice-to-have funding: The road to innovation and growth -- Getting the balance right -- Timing is important -- Chapter 3 Getting Your Finances in Good Order -- Creating a Compelling Business Case and Pitch Deck -- The business case -- A succinct summary -- Issue and resolution -- Market research -- Your sales and marketing plan -- Offering value to the client -- Your business strategy -- Talk about your team -- Financial projections -- Funding demand -- Timeline and milestones -- The pitch deck -- Cover slide -- Problem proposition -- The solution you provide -- The market potential -- Milestones and progress -- Your revenue strategy -- Your unique value proposition -- Your team -- Financial projections -- Request and financial use -- Final thoughts and a call to action -- The five guides to success -- Building Detailed P& -- L Scenarios -- The elements of a P& -- L -- Developing complete P& -- L scenarios -- Sales forecasts -- Your projections of costs and expenses -- Sensitization evaluation -- Flow of cash projections -- Worst-case suppositions -- How you'll spend the money you receive -- A financial model's function -- Accepting realism -- Always evaluate and update as needed -- Sample P& -- L Excel Templates Just for You -- Part 2 Exploring Funding Options -- Chapter 4 Bootstrapping: Starting with What You Have -- What Is Bootstrapping? -- Responsible growth -- Streamlined and efficient operations -- Lower risk profile -- Going beyond personal resources -- In pursuit of profitability -- Staying adaptable | |
| 505 | 8 | |a Advantages and Disadvantages of Bootstrapping -- Advantages -- Independence and control -- Learning opportunities -- Lower (but not zero) risk -- Encourages long-term thinking -- The inevitable disadvantages -- Limited financial resources -- Growth that's not as fast as you want -- Wearing lots of hats -- Competitors may be better funded -- Financial shortfalls -- Limited expertise -- Creating Strategies for Minimizing Expenses -- Adopt a lean way of operating -- Minimize fixed costs -- Working from home -- Coworking spaces -- Be energy efficient -- Technology that is compatible with bootstrapping -- Open-source software -- Cloud computing -- Automation -- Engage in discussions and look for discounts -- Manage your cash flow well -- Use accounting software -- Make investing in your business your top priority -- Keep cash on hand -- Good Examples of Successful Bootstrapped Startups -- Basecamp -- Dell -- GoPro -- Meta -- Chapter 5 Tapping into Personal Funding Options -- Using Personal Savings, Credit, and Assets as Funding Sources -- Using your own reserves and savings -- Taking advantage of your own credit -- Using your own resources -- The sale of personal assets -- Retirement accounts -- Consider this -- Consider your current financial situation -- Make a budget for your startup -- Consult with a qualified expert -- Increase the variety of funding sources -- Preserve money set aside for emergencies -- Be a wise manager of your debt -- Think carefully about your equity in your home -- Be very careful with your retirement accounts -- Keep accurate records -- Observe and make changes -- Ensure that your expectations are realistic -- Ensure the safety of your private credit -- Strike a balance between risk and reward -- Look for help and guidance from others -- Knowing the Risks and Benefits of Using Personal Finances for Your Startup -- The bad | |
| 505 | 8 | |a Exposure to financial risk -- A reduction in financial safety -- Debt with a high-interest rate -- A threat to your assets -- More stress and pressure -- Stressed personal relationships -- The good -- Autonomy while maintaining control -- Direct obtainability of financial resources -- There is no dilution of equity -- A more adaptable allocation system -- Keeping Your Personal Finances and Credit in Order -- Here's your road map -- Risk mitigation techniques -- Thorough financial planning -- Emotional and financial readiness -- Framework makes the finances work -- Maintain a separate financial entity -- Grow and replenish your financial resources -- Regularly monitor credit reports -- Administer debt effectively -- Diversify your sources -- Consult with experts in the financial industry -- Chapter 6 Borrowing Money: Debt Funding Basics -- Understanding What Debt Funding Is . . . and Isn't -- Debt Funding 101 -- Different forms of debt funding -- Traditional bank loans -- Credit lines -- Bonds -- Promissory notes -- Peer-to-peer lending -- Getting the Lay of the Land -- The good news -- You maintain your ownership -- Tax deductions -- Predictable repayment terms -- No dilution of equity -- Creates a record of credit history -- The bad news -- The responsibility to make repayments -- The costs of interest -- Conditions of collateralization -- The risk of mediocre credit -- The consistent timetable -- Knowing the Types of Debt Funding Options -- Traditional bank financing -- Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration -- Alternative lending options -- Financing for machines and equipment -- Personal credit options -- Understanding Interest Rates and Repayment Terms -- What are interest rates, anyway? -- Interest rates that never change -- Variable interest rates -- The annual percentage rate -- The prime rate -- Repayment terms | |
| 505 | 8 | |a The duration, better known as the term -- The amount that must be paid -- Plan for amortization of debt -- Managing Debt Responsibly -- Personal guarantees: No good, very bad -- Keep your financial condition in good shape -- Establish a liquidity buffer -- Establish precise objectives -- Create a payment strategy -- Increase the variety of your funding sources -- Make investments in order to decrease your debt -- Conduct frequent audits of your debt portfolio -- Create an effective business strategy -- Make a deal that is favorable to you -- Be vigilant about the debt-to-equity ratio -- Mitigate the risk -- Change up your financing -- Examining your loan agreements often -- Seek professional advice -- Stay up to date on regulations -- Chapter 7 Sharing the Pie: Equity Funding Explained -- What's Equity Funding, Anyway? -- Ownership share -- Equity investors -- Exit strategy -- Valuation -- What Equity Funding Means for You -- The founders' share -- Getting on the fast track -- A long-standing business wants to grow -- The IPO -- The moral of our story -- Prospecting for Equity Funding Sources -- Guardian angels -- The advantages -- The disadvantages -- Where to find angel investors -- Approaching angel investors -- Matchmaking tips -- Venture higher -- What are the advantages? -- Disadvantages of venture capitalists -- How to find venture capitalists -- Connection advice -- Work the crowd -- The good things -- The not-so-good -- Effective platforms for crowdfunding -- How to crowdfund successfully -- Understanding Startup Valuation and Dilution -- Market valuation -- Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis -- Retain control -- Go preferred -- Seek experienced advisors -- Part 3 Navigating the Funding Landscape -- Chapter 8 Finding Free Money: Grants and Subsidies -- All About Grants, Subsidies, and Government Programs -- Grants -- The good stuff | |
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| contents | Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond the Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 Getting Started with New Business Funding -- Chapter 1 Learning About the Funding Ecosystem -- Understanding Funding Terms and Definitions -- Moving from Idea to Successful Execution -- The power of ideas to influence -- Pay attention to the research -- Determine who your ideal customer is -- Analyze industry trends -- Research your competition -- Analyze your customers -- Analyze your finances -- Prepare a business plan -- Take baby steps -- Why Do We Need Startup Funding? -- Fostering creative activity and economic development -- Getting past the startup stage -- Covering operational costs and expenses -- Bringing in the best possible talent -- Adjusting to variations in the market -- Making course corrections when necessary -- Creating a reputation of credibility -- Reducing the danger -- How Startup Funding Has Evolved -- Venture capital -- Crowdfunding -- Angel investors -- Incubators and accelerators -- Examples of Startup Funding that Worked -- Airbnb -- Stripe -- Beyond Meat -- Chapter 2 Finding the Funds You Need -- Different Business Stages Have Different Funding Needs -- The concept stage -- The initial stage -- Funding sources -- What investors are looking for -- The growth stage -- The expansion stage -- The exit stage -- Aligning Your Financial Needs with Your Business Objectives -- Establish your business goals -- Make a financial needs analysis -- Startup costs -- Operational costs -- Working capital -- Growth capital -- Contingency funds -- Match funding sources with goals -- A financial road map -- Milestones -- Funding rounds -- Budgets -- Contingency plans -- Evaluating the Capital Needed for Each Business Function Product development -- Advertising and client acquisition -- Facilities and business operations -- Talent identification and workplace culture -- Regulatory and legal compliance -- Have an emergency fund -- Scaling and expansion -- Analytics and reporting -- Balance-Required Funding versus Nice-to-Have Funding -- Nice-to-have funding: The road to innovation and growth -- Getting the balance right -- Timing is important -- Chapter 3 Getting Your Finances in Good Order -- Creating a Compelling Business Case and Pitch Deck -- The business case -- A succinct summary -- Issue and resolution -- Market research -- Your sales and marketing plan -- Offering value to the client -- Your business strategy -- Talk about your team -- Financial projections -- Funding demand -- Timeline and milestones -- The pitch deck -- Cover slide -- Problem proposition -- The solution you provide -- The market potential -- Milestones and progress -- Your revenue strategy -- Your unique value proposition -- Your team -- Financial projections -- Request and financial use -- Final thoughts and a call to action -- The five guides to success -- Building Detailed P& -- L Scenarios -- The elements of a P& -- L -- Developing complete P& -- L scenarios -- Sales forecasts -- Your projections of costs and expenses -- Sensitization evaluation -- Flow of cash projections -- Worst-case suppositions -- How you'll spend the money you receive -- A financial model's function -- Accepting realism -- Always evaluate and update as needed -- Sample P& -- L Excel Templates Just for You -- Part 2 Exploring Funding Options -- Chapter 4 Bootstrapping: Starting with What You Have -- What Is Bootstrapping? -- Responsible growth -- Streamlined and efficient operations -- Lower risk profile -- Going beyond personal resources -- In pursuit of profitability -- Staying adaptable Advantages and Disadvantages of Bootstrapping -- Advantages -- Independence and control -- Learning opportunities -- Lower (but not zero) risk -- Encourages long-term thinking -- The inevitable disadvantages -- Limited financial resources -- Growth that's not as fast as you want -- Wearing lots of hats -- Competitors may be better funded -- Financial shortfalls -- Limited expertise -- Creating Strategies for Minimizing Expenses -- Adopt a lean way of operating -- Minimize fixed costs -- Working from home -- Coworking spaces -- Be energy efficient -- Technology that is compatible with bootstrapping -- Open-source software -- Cloud computing -- Automation -- Engage in discussions and look for discounts -- Manage your cash flow well -- Use accounting software -- Make investing in your business your top priority -- Keep cash on hand -- Good Examples of Successful Bootstrapped Startups -- Basecamp -- Dell -- GoPro -- Meta -- Chapter 5 Tapping into Personal Funding Options -- Using Personal Savings, Credit, and Assets as Funding Sources -- Using your own reserves and savings -- Taking advantage of your own credit -- Using your own resources -- The sale of personal assets -- Retirement accounts -- Consider this -- Consider your current financial situation -- Make a budget for your startup -- Consult with a qualified expert -- Increase the variety of funding sources -- Preserve money set aside for emergencies -- Be a wise manager of your debt -- Think carefully about your equity in your home -- Be very careful with your retirement accounts -- Keep accurate records -- Observe and make changes -- Ensure that your expectations are realistic -- Ensure the safety of your private credit -- Strike a balance between risk and reward -- Look for help and guidance from others -- Knowing the Risks and Benefits of Using Personal Finances for Your Startup -- The bad Exposure to financial risk -- A reduction in financial safety -- Debt with a high-interest rate -- A threat to your assets -- More stress and pressure -- Stressed personal relationships -- The good -- Autonomy while maintaining control -- Direct obtainability of financial resources -- There is no dilution of equity -- A more adaptable allocation system -- Keeping Your Personal Finances and Credit in Order -- Here's your road map -- Risk mitigation techniques -- Thorough financial planning -- Emotional and financial readiness -- Framework makes the finances work -- Maintain a separate financial entity -- Grow and replenish your financial resources -- Regularly monitor credit reports -- Administer debt effectively -- Diversify your sources -- Consult with experts in the financial industry -- Chapter 6 Borrowing Money: Debt Funding Basics -- Understanding What Debt Funding Is . . . and Isn't -- Debt Funding 101 -- Different forms of debt funding -- Traditional bank loans -- Credit lines -- Bonds -- Promissory notes -- Peer-to-peer lending -- Getting the Lay of the Land -- The good news -- You maintain your ownership -- Tax deductions -- Predictable repayment terms -- No dilution of equity -- Creates a record of credit history -- The bad news -- The responsibility to make repayments -- The costs of interest -- Conditions of collateralization -- The risk of mediocre credit -- The consistent timetable -- Knowing the Types of Debt Funding Options -- Traditional bank financing -- Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration -- Alternative lending options -- Financing for machines and equipment -- Personal credit options -- Understanding Interest Rates and Repayment Terms -- What are interest rates, anyway? -- Interest rates that never change -- Variable interest rates -- The annual percentage rate -- The prime rate -- Repayment terms The duration, better known as the term -- The amount that must be paid -- Plan for amortization of debt -- Managing Debt Responsibly -- Personal guarantees: No good, very bad -- Keep your financial condition in good shape -- Establish a liquidity buffer -- Establish precise objectives -- Create a payment strategy -- Increase the variety of your funding sources -- Make investments in order to decrease your debt -- Conduct frequent audits of your debt portfolio -- Create an effective business strategy -- Make a deal that is favorable to you -- Be vigilant about the debt-to-equity ratio -- Mitigate the risk -- Change up your financing -- Examining your loan agreements often -- Seek professional advice -- Stay up to date on regulations -- Chapter 7 Sharing the Pie: Equity Funding Explained -- What's Equity Funding, Anyway? -- Ownership share -- Equity investors -- Exit strategy -- Valuation -- What Equity Funding Means for You -- The founders' share -- Getting on the fast track -- A long-standing business wants to grow -- The IPO -- The moral of our story -- Prospecting for Equity Funding Sources -- Guardian angels -- The advantages -- The disadvantages -- Where to find angel investors -- Approaching angel investors -- Matchmaking tips -- Venture higher -- What are the advantages? -- Disadvantages of venture capitalists -- How to find venture capitalists -- Connection advice -- Work the crowd -- The good things -- The not-so-good -- Effective platforms for crowdfunding -- How to crowdfund successfully -- Understanding Startup Valuation and Dilution -- Market valuation -- Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis -- Retain control -- Go preferred -- Seek experienced advisors -- Part 3 Navigating the Funding Landscape -- Chapter 8 Finding Free Money: Grants and Subsidies -- All About Grants, Subsidies, and Government Programs -- Grants -- The good stuff The challenges to overcome |
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Verfasser aut Funding a New Business for Dummies 1st ed Newark John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated 2024 ©2024 1 Online-Ressource (354 Seiten) txt rdacontent c rdamedia cr rdacarrier Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond the Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 Getting Started with New Business Funding -- Chapter 1 Learning About the Funding Ecosystem -- Understanding Funding Terms and Definitions -- Moving from Idea to Successful Execution -- The power of ideas to influence -- Pay attention to the research -- Determine who your ideal customer is -- Analyze industry trends -- Research your competition -- Analyze your customers -- Analyze your finances -- Prepare a business plan -- Take baby steps -- Why Do We Need Startup Funding? -- Fostering creative activity and economic development -- Getting past the startup stage -- Covering operational costs and expenses -- Bringing in the best possible talent -- Adjusting to variations in the market -- Making course corrections when necessary -- Creating a reputation of credibility -- Reducing the danger -- How Startup Funding Has Evolved -- Venture capital -- Crowdfunding -- Angel investors -- Incubators and accelerators -- Examples of Startup Funding that Worked -- Airbnb -- Stripe -- Beyond Meat -- Chapter 2 Finding the Funds You Need -- Different Business Stages Have Different Funding Needs -- The concept stage -- The initial stage -- Funding sources -- What investors are looking for -- The growth stage -- The expansion stage -- The exit stage -- Aligning Your Financial Needs with Your Business Objectives -- Establish your business goals -- Make a financial needs analysis -- Startup costs -- Operational costs -- Working capital -- Growth capital -- Contingency funds -- Match funding sources with goals -- A financial road map -- Milestones -- Funding rounds -- Budgets -- Contingency plans -- Evaluating the Capital Needed for Each Business Function Product development -- Advertising and client acquisition -- Facilities and business operations -- Talent identification and workplace culture -- Regulatory and legal compliance -- Have an emergency fund -- Scaling and expansion -- Analytics and reporting -- Balance-Required Funding versus Nice-to-Have Funding -- Nice-to-have funding: The road to innovation and growth -- Getting the balance right -- Timing is important -- Chapter 3 Getting Your Finances in Good Order -- Creating a Compelling Business Case and Pitch Deck -- The business case -- A succinct summary -- Issue and resolution -- Market research -- Your sales and marketing plan -- Offering value to the client -- Your business strategy -- Talk about your team -- Financial projections -- Funding demand -- Timeline and milestones -- The pitch deck -- Cover slide -- Problem proposition -- The solution you provide -- The market potential -- Milestones and progress -- Your revenue strategy -- Your unique value proposition -- Your team -- Financial projections -- Request and financial use -- Final thoughts and a call to action -- The five guides to success -- Building Detailed P& -- L Scenarios -- The elements of a P& -- L -- Developing complete P& -- L scenarios -- Sales forecasts -- Your projections of costs and expenses -- Sensitization evaluation -- Flow of cash projections -- Worst-case suppositions -- How you'll spend the money you receive -- A financial model's function -- Accepting realism -- Always evaluate and update as needed -- Sample P& -- L Excel Templates Just for You -- Part 2 Exploring Funding Options -- Chapter 4 Bootstrapping: Starting with What You Have -- What Is Bootstrapping? -- Responsible growth -- Streamlined and efficient operations -- Lower risk profile -- Going beyond personal resources -- In pursuit of profitability -- Staying adaptable Advantages and Disadvantages of Bootstrapping -- Advantages -- Independence and control -- Learning opportunities -- Lower (but not zero) risk -- Encourages long-term thinking -- The inevitable disadvantages -- Limited financial resources -- Growth that's not as fast as you want -- Wearing lots of hats -- Competitors may be better funded -- Financial shortfalls -- Limited expertise -- Creating Strategies for Minimizing Expenses -- Adopt a lean way of operating -- Minimize fixed costs -- Working from home -- Coworking spaces -- Be energy efficient -- Technology that is compatible with bootstrapping -- Open-source software -- Cloud computing -- Automation -- Engage in discussions and look for discounts -- Manage your cash flow well -- Use accounting software -- Make investing in your business your top priority -- Keep cash on hand -- Good Examples of Successful Bootstrapped Startups -- Basecamp -- Dell -- GoPro -- Meta -- Chapter 5 Tapping into Personal Funding Options -- Using Personal Savings, Credit, and Assets as Funding Sources -- Using your own reserves and savings -- Taking advantage of your own credit -- Using your own resources -- The sale of personal assets -- Retirement accounts -- Consider this -- Consider your current financial situation -- Make a budget for your startup -- Consult with a qualified expert -- Increase the variety of funding sources -- Preserve money set aside for emergencies -- Be a wise manager of your debt -- Think carefully about your equity in your home -- Be very careful with your retirement accounts -- Keep accurate records -- Observe and make changes -- Ensure that your expectations are realistic -- Ensure the safety of your private credit -- Strike a balance between risk and reward -- Look for help and guidance from others -- Knowing the Risks and Benefits of Using Personal Finances for Your Startup -- The bad Exposure to financial risk -- A reduction in financial safety -- Debt with a high-interest rate -- A threat to your assets -- More stress and pressure -- Stressed personal relationships -- The good -- Autonomy while maintaining control -- Direct obtainability of financial resources -- There is no dilution of equity -- A more adaptable allocation system -- Keeping Your Personal Finances and Credit in Order -- Here's your road map -- Risk mitigation techniques -- Thorough financial planning -- Emotional and financial readiness -- Framework makes the finances work -- Maintain a separate financial entity -- Grow and replenish your financial resources -- Regularly monitor credit reports -- Administer debt effectively -- Diversify your sources -- Consult with experts in the financial industry -- Chapter 6 Borrowing Money: Debt Funding Basics -- Understanding What Debt Funding Is . . . and Isn't -- Debt Funding 101 -- Different forms of debt funding -- Traditional bank loans -- Credit lines -- Bonds -- Promissory notes -- Peer-to-peer lending -- Getting the Lay of the Land -- The good news -- You maintain your ownership -- Tax deductions -- Predictable repayment terms -- No dilution of equity -- Creates a record of credit history -- The bad news -- The responsibility to make repayments -- The costs of interest -- Conditions of collateralization -- The risk of mediocre credit -- The consistent timetable -- Knowing the Types of Debt Funding Options -- Traditional bank financing -- Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration -- Alternative lending options -- Financing for machines and equipment -- Personal credit options -- Understanding Interest Rates and Repayment Terms -- What are interest rates, anyway? -- Interest rates that never change -- Variable interest rates -- The annual percentage rate -- The prime rate -- Repayment terms The duration, better known as the term -- The amount that must be paid -- Plan for amortization of debt -- Managing Debt Responsibly -- Personal guarantees: No good, very bad -- Keep your financial condition in good shape -- Establish a liquidity buffer -- Establish precise objectives -- Create a payment strategy -- Increase the variety of your funding sources -- Make investments in order to decrease your debt -- Conduct frequent audits of your debt portfolio -- Create an effective business strategy -- Make a deal that is favorable to you -- Be vigilant about the debt-to-equity ratio -- Mitigate the risk -- Change up your financing -- Examining your loan agreements often -- Seek professional advice -- Stay up to date on regulations -- Chapter 7 Sharing the Pie: Equity Funding Explained -- What's Equity Funding, Anyway? -- Ownership share -- Equity investors -- Exit strategy -- Valuation -- What Equity Funding Means for You -- The founders' share -- Getting on the fast track -- A long-standing business wants to grow -- The IPO -- The moral of our story -- Prospecting for Equity Funding Sources -- Guardian angels -- The advantages -- The disadvantages -- Where to find angel investors -- Approaching angel investors -- Matchmaking tips -- Venture higher -- What are the advantages? -- Disadvantages of venture capitalists -- How to find venture capitalists -- Connection advice -- Work the crowd -- The good things -- The not-so-good -- Effective platforms for crowdfunding -- How to crowdfund successfully -- Understanding Startup Valuation and Dilution -- Market valuation -- Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis -- Retain control -- Go preferred -- Seek experienced advisors -- Part 3 Navigating the Funding Landscape -- Chapter 8 Finding Free Money: Grants and Subsidies -- All About Grants, Subsidies, and Government Programs -- Grants -- The good stuff The challenges to overcome Butow, Eric Sonstige oth Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Butler, Marc R. Funding a New Business for Dummies Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated,c2024 9781394241712 |
| spellingShingle | Butler, Marc R. Funding a New Business for Dummies Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond the Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 Getting Started with New Business Funding -- Chapter 1 Learning About the Funding Ecosystem -- Understanding Funding Terms and Definitions -- Moving from Idea to Successful Execution -- The power of ideas to influence -- Pay attention to the research -- Determine who your ideal customer is -- Analyze industry trends -- Research your competition -- Analyze your customers -- Analyze your finances -- Prepare a business plan -- Take baby steps -- Why Do We Need Startup Funding? -- Fostering creative activity and economic development -- Getting past the startup stage -- Covering operational costs and expenses -- Bringing in the best possible talent -- Adjusting to variations in the market -- Making course corrections when necessary -- Creating a reputation of credibility -- Reducing the danger -- How Startup Funding Has Evolved -- Venture capital -- Crowdfunding -- Angel investors -- Incubators and accelerators -- Examples of Startup Funding that Worked -- Airbnb -- Stripe -- Beyond Meat -- Chapter 2 Finding the Funds You Need -- Different Business Stages Have Different Funding Needs -- The concept stage -- The initial stage -- Funding sources -- What investors are looking for -- The growth stage -- The expansion stage -- The exit stage -- Aligning Your Financial Needs with Your Business Objectives -- Establish your business goals -- Make a financial needs analysis -- Startup costs -- Operational costs -- Working capital -- Growth capital -- Contingency funds -- Match funding sources with goals -- A financial road map -- Milestones -- Funding rounds -- Budgets -- Contingency plans -- Evaluating the Capital Needed for Each Business Function Product development -- Advertising and client acquisition -- Facilities and business operations -- Talent identification and workplace culture -- Regulatory and legal compliance -- Have an emergency fund -- Scaling and expansion -- Analytics and reporting -- Balance-Required Funding versus Nice-to-Have Funding -- Nice-to-have funding: The road to innovation and growth -- Getting the balance right -- Timing is important -- Chapter 3 Getting Your Finances in Good Order -- Creating a Compelling Business Case and Pitch Deck -- The business case -- A succinct summary -- Issue and resolution -- Market research -- Your sales and marketing plan -- Offering value to the client -- Your business strategy -- Talk about your team -- Financial projections -- Funding demand -- Timeline and milestones -- The pitch deck -- Cover slide -- Problem proposition -- The solution you provide -- The market potential -- Milestones and progress -- Your revenue strategy -- Your unique value proposition -- Your team -- Financial projections -- Request and financial use -- Final thoughts and a call to action -- The five guides to success -- Building Detailed P& -- L Scenarios -- The elements of a P& -- L -- Developing complete P& -- L scenarios -- Sales forecasts -- Your projections of costs and expenses -- Sensitization evaluation -- Flow of cash projections -- Worst-case suppositions -- How you'll spend the money you receive -- A financial model's function -- Accepting realism -- Always evaluate and update as needed -- Sample P& -- L Excel Templates Just for You -- Part 2 Exploring Funding Options -- Chapter 4 Bootstrapping: Starting with What You Have -- What Is Bootstrapping? -- Responsible growth -- Streamlined and efficient operations -- Lower risk profile -- Going beyond personal resources -- In pursuit of profitability -- Staying adaptable Advantages and Disadvantages of Bootstrapping -- Advantages -- Independence and control -- Learning opportunities -- Lower (but not zero) risk -- Encourages long-term thinking -- The inevitable disadvantages -- Limited financial resources -- Growth that's not as fast as you want -- Wearing lots of hats -- Competitors may be better funded -- Financial shortfalls -- Limited expertise -- Creating Strategies for Minimizing Expenses -- Adopt a lean way of operating -- Minimize fixed costs -- Working from home -- Coworking spaces -- Be energy efficient -- Technology that is compatible with bootstrapping -- Open-source software -- Cloud computing -- Automation -- Engage in discussions and look for discounts -- Manage your cash flow well -- Use accounting software -- Make investing in your business your top priority -- Keep cash on hand -- Good Examples of Successful Bootstrapped Startups -- Basecamp -- Dell -- GoPro -- Meta -- Chapter 5 Tapping into Personal Funding Options -- Using Personal Savings, Credit, and Assets as Funding Sources -- Using your own reserves and savings -- Taking advantage of your own credit -- Using your own resources -- The sale of personal assets -- Retirement accounts -- Consider this -- Consider your current financial situation -- Make a budget for your startup -- Consult with a qualified expert -- Increase the variety of funding sources -- Preserve money set aside for emergencies -- Be a wise manager of your debt -- Think carefully about your equity in your home -- Be very careful with your retirement accounts -- Keep accurate records -- Observe and make changes -- Ensure that your expectations are realistic -- Ensure the safety of your private credit -- Strike a balance between risk and reward -- Look for help and guidance from others -- Knowing the Risks and Benefits of Using Personal Finances for Your Startup -- The bad Exposure to financial risk -- A reduction in financial safety -- Debt with a high-interest rate -- A threat to your assets -- More stress and pressure -- Stressed personal relationships -- The good -- Autonomy while maintaining control -- Direct obtainability of financial resources -- There is no dilution of equity -- A more adaptable allocation system -- Keeping Your Personal Finances and Credit in Order -- Here's your road map -- Risk mitigation techniques -- Thorough financial planning -- Emotional and financial readiness -- Framework makes the finances work -- Maintain a separate financial entity -- Grow and replenish your financial resources -- Regularly monitor credit reports -- Administer debt effectively -- Diversify your sources -- Consult with experts in the financial industry -- Chapter 6 Borrowing Money: Debt Funding Basics -- Understanding What Debt Funding Is . . . and Isn't -- Debt Funding 101 -- Different forms of debt funding -- Traditional bank loans -- Credit lines -- Bonds -- Promissory notes -- Peer-to-peer lending -- Getting the Lay of the Land -- The good news -- You maintain your ownership -- Tax deductions -- Predictable repayment terms -- No dilution of equity -- Creates a record of credit history -- The bad news -- The responsibility to make repayments -- The costs of interest -- Conditions of collateralization -- The risk of mediocre credit -- The consistent timetable -- Knowing the Types of Debt Funding Options -- Traditional bank financing -- Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration -- Alternative lending options -- Financing for machines and equipment -- Personal credit options -- Understanding Interest Rates and Repayment Terms -- What are interest rates, anyway? -- Interest rates that never change -- Variable interest rates -- The annual percentage rate -- The prime rate -- Repayment terms The duration, better known as the term -- The amount that must be paid -- Plan for amortization of debt -- Managing Debt Responsibly -- Personal guarantees: No good, very bad -- Keep your financial condition in good shape -- Establish a liquidity buffer -- Establish precise objectives -- Create a payment strategy -- Increase the variety of your funding sources -- Make investments in order to decrease your debt -- Conduct frequent audits of your debt portfolio -- Create an effective business strategy -- Make a deal that is favorable to you -- Be vigilant about the debt-to-equity ratio -- Mitigate the risk -- Change up your financing -- Examining your loan agreements often -- Seek professional advice -- Stay up to date on regulations -- Chapter 7 Sharing the Pie: Equity Funding Explained -- What's Equity Funding, Anyway? -- Ownership share -- Equity investors -- Exit strategy -- Valuation -- What Equity Funding Means for You -- The founders' share -- Getting on the fast track -- A long-standing business wants to grow -- The IPO -- The moral of our story -- Prospecting for Equity Funding Sources -- Guardian angels -- The advantages -- The disadvantages -- Where to find angel investors -- Approaching angel investors -- Matchmaking tips -- Venture higher -- What are the advantages? -- Disadvantages of venture capitalists -- How to find venture capitalists -- Connection advice -- Work the crowd -- The good things -- The not-so-good -- Effective platforms for crowdfunding -- How to crowdfund successfully -- Understanding Startup Valuation and Dilution -- Market valuation -- Discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis -- Retain control -- Go preferred -- Seek experienced advisors -- Part 3 Navigating the Funding Landscape -- Chapter 8 Finding Free Money: Grants and Subsidies -- All About Grants, Subsidies, and Government Programs -- Grants -- The good stuff The challenges to overcome |
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