This accessible, reader-friendly text guides you through a complete "life cycle of the firm" as it introduces the theories, knowledge, and corporate finance tools and techniques an entrepreneur needs to start, build, and eventually harvest a successful venture. With a strong emphasis on sound financial management practices, the text explores important issues entrepreneurs face, including how and where to obtain financing, using business cash flow models, and positioning the early-stage company strategically. You will also gain an understanding of how to interact effectively with financial institutions and regulatory agencies that can affect venture growth and enable liquidity for investors. Drawing on real-life entrepreneurial ventures and common financial scenarios, the authors include an in-depth capstone case, numerous mini-cases, and abundant examples to engage your interest and vividly illustrate key concepts such as venture capital funds, institutional investors, strategic alliances, the role of business angels, licensing agreements, and exit strategies. Trust ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE, Fifth Edition, to provide the skills and confidence you need for entrepreneurial success in today's markets.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cengage Learning
ISBN-10
1285425758
ISBN-13
9781285425757
eBay Product ID (ePID)
171801624
Product Key Features
Author
Ronald w. Melicher, J. Chris Leach
Publication Name
Entrepreneurial Finance
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
752 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.3in
Item Height
1.4in
Item Width
8.3in
Item Weight
56.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Hg4751
Edition Number
5
Table of Content
Part I: THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ENVIRONMENT.1. Introduction to Finance for Entrepreneurs.2. Developing the Business Idea.Part II: ORGANIZING AND OPERATING THE VENTURE.3. Organizing and Financing a New Venture.4. Preparing and Using Financial Statements.5. Evaluating Operating and Financial Performance.Part III: PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE.6. Managing Cash Flow.7. Types and Costs of Financial Capital.8. Securities Law Considerations When Obtaining Venture Financing.Part IV: CREATING AND RECOGNIZING VENTURE VALUE.9. Projecting Financial Statements.10. Valuing Early-Stage Ventures.11. Venture Capital Valuation Methods.Part V: STRUCTURING FINANCING FOR THE GROWING VENTURE.12. Professional Venture Capital.13. Other Financing Alternatives.14. Security Structures and Determining Enterprise Values.Part VI: EXIT AND TURNAROUND STRATEGIES.15. Harvesting the Business Venture Investment.16. Financially Troubled Ventures: Turnaround Opportunities?Part VII: CAPSTONE CASES.Case 1. Eco-Products, Inc.Case 2. Coral Systems, Inc.Case 3. Spatial Technology, Inc.
Copyright Date
2015
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Corporate Finance / Venture Capital, Finance / General, Entrepreneurship, General, Corporate Finance / General
Dewey Decimal
658.15
Dewey Edition
23
Genre
Business & Economics
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