Funding a New Business for Dummies (Paperback)

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