Funding a New Business for Dummies - by Marc R Butler & Eric Butow (Paperback)

About the Book

"... helps make more of those visions come true with expert information on identifying funding sources for a new business. Get an overview of today's startup landscape, then explore your options: loans, grants, venture capital, crowdfunding, and beyond. Learn to attract investors, negotiate deals, and manage your bankroll. Even first-time entrepreneurs can turn their ideas into thriving businesses."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

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.

From the Back Cover

Let this book show you the money

Many people have dreams of starting a new business. Not all of the dreamers have the financial means to turn their plans into reality. This book helps make more of those visions come true with expert information on identifying funding sources for a new business. Get an overview of today's startup landscape, then explore your options: loans, grants, venture capital, crowdfunding, and beyond. Learn to attract investors, negotiate deals, and manage your bankroll. Even first-time entrepreneurs can turn their ideas into thriving businesses.

Inside...

• Assessing your needs
• Leveraging what you have
• Evaluating loan options
• Finding grants and subsidies
• Adding investors to the mix
• Making the money last
• Negotiating strong contracts
• Avoiding common mistakes

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.