Raising Finance

Published in association with The Sunday Times* Practical advice on all the financial issues encountered at every stage in the life of a business * A hands-on guide that assumes no prior knowledge * Includes real-life case studies of several businesses -- both successes and failures * Useful checklists and pre-prepared documents This accessible, practical guide helps anyone through the financial maze of starting up a business, growing it, and even eventually selling it. Strong on theory, yet firmly grounded in reality, it shows the reader what steps to take to grow, fund, acquire and sell businesses. Topics covered include: Raising start-up finance and early funding * Arranging Growth finance (both equity and debt) * Raising money through public offerings * Finding, negotiating, buying and funding acquisitions * Selling the business.