Financing Your Business Made Easy

With advice from Daymond John, Bobbi Brown, Mark Cuban, Sallie Krawcheck, Max Levchin, Alexa von Tobel, and other successful early stage startup investors, Inc. magazine shows you how to attract and wisely apply your firm’s first precious sources of cash. Bootstrapping, crowdfunding, VCs, payroll, profits—money makes your business boom. But mess up your finances, and the venture can go bust. It’s time to get smart. Let the experts at Inc. guide you through every critical step and potential pitfall. Their on-the-ground reporting shows how to locate funding, manage your money, and smart hack your way to a comfortable retirement. Startup Money Made Easy gathers the best advice from the magazine’s pages, spotlighting celebrated entrepreneurs and inspiring stories. You’ll hear from: FUBU founder Daymond John, who mortgaged his family home for start-up capital—and built a $6 billion empire Makeup artist Bobbi Brown, who turned a modest lipstick line into a profitable 30-store enterprise Alexa von Tobel, who dropped out of Harvard Business School to launch the equity-magnate LearnVest.com Mark Cuban, Sallie Krawcheck, Max Levchin, and other founders who overcame financial obstacles on their way to the top Interwoven with the stories are on-target tips that explain how to: Raise your first $10,000 in capital Power through the lean years Get friends and family to back you up Round up outside investors Go public or sell, while still staying in charge Reward people with great salaries and benefits Eliminate tax season surprises Grow without growing pains And more Cash flow problems are the number-one business killer. Whether you’re dreaming up a startup idea or knee deep in the craziness, learn to shore up your finances and safeguard the business.

Insider tips on every imaginable way of raising capital for a small business Financing Your Business Made Easy offers myriad ideas to get financing. The authors discuss the benefits and pitfalls of borrowing from family and friends, with tips on how to keep business relationships separate from personal ones. Dozens of government loan sources are explained in detail. Drawing on their insider knowledge of venture capital firms and angel investors, the authors reveal how to maximize your chances of success. Plus, they provide innovative financing ideas, such as borrowing from suppliers and customers, taking advantage of credit cards, and raising money from employees.

Finally, a book on accounting that focuses on street-smart financial management rather than accounting mechanics Most accounting books are either too basic or too boring. This one carves a niche all its own. Instead of trying to morph you into instant CPAs, it provides practical advice through real-life examples, making it the first accounting "page-turner." Author Robert J. Low even draws on notorious financial scandals for illuminating lessons to small and medium-size businesses. He minimizes technical information and offers straight talk on the art of controllership--a key to ensuring company profits. Accounting and Finance for Small Business Made Easy includes: An accounting primer that demystifies terms and practices for the non-accountant Invaluable perspective on the critical areas for managing assets: inventory control and increasing cash flow A 10-step plan to help you start instantly to implement effective financial management

Make this book your first stop when shopping for a mortgage! Whether you are considering making your first home purchase or are about to refinance a mortgage, there is lots of good news. Mortgage interest rates are stable and the competition among lenders is fierce. They want your business. So, how do you determine the best deal for your own individual circumstances? How do you make sense of the fine print that comes with different mortgage products? Mortgages Made Easy is a step-by-step guide to help you better understand the current real estate market, financing options, how to qualify for a mortgage, and the legal aspects of purchasing a home and having a mortgage. Among the key topics discussed are: Types and sources of mortgages Mortgages and your RRSP How to renew, refinance, or prepay a mortgage How to invest in mortgages Creative financing techniques Government assistance Special options for seniors Pitfalls to avoid And much, much more, including a glossary, checklists, forms, and helpful websites. Written by one of Canada's most respected real estate experts, let Mortgages Made Easy help you obtain the financing that's right for your home or investment property.

Here's How to Easily Finance Your Business - Plus, You Get 6 Valuable Free Bonuses This is a practical guide that will walk you step by step through all the essentials of financing a business. The book is packed with guides, worksheets and checklists. These strategies are absolutely crucial to your business' success yet are simple and easy to apply. Here's what's in the book: ~ The basics of financing a business - The key ingredients to obtaining capital for your business, ignore it at your own peril. ~ Understanding money sources - where do you go for the financing you'll need? Your real options plus tips on which is best for you. ~ How to borrow money - What bank loan officers don't tell you. How to get your loan applications accepted. Traps and mistakes to avoid. ~ How to forecast and obtain capital - Top 4 ways to obtain money for your business and which one of them you should utilize -- making the wrong choice may cost you dearly. ~ How to raise venture capital money - What nobody ever told you about raising venture capital money. Insider secrets of attracting investors, how to best construct your proposal, common mistakes and traps to avoid and more. ~ All these and much much more. You Also Get the Following Tools as Special Free Bonuses (download links are provided within the book): 1. Financial Projections Creator (software program) - simply type in your business' details and assumptions and it will automatically produce a comprehensive set of financial projections for your specific business, including: Start-Up Expenses, Projected Balance Sheet, Projected Cash Flow Statement, Financial Ratios Analysis, Projected Profit and Loss Statement, Break Even Analysis, and more. 2. A detailed guide that will walk you step by step and show you exactly how to effectively use the above Financial Projections Creator program. 3. How to Improve Your Leadership and Management Skills (eBook) - Discover powerful strategies to motivate and inspire your people to bring out the best in them. Be the boss people want to give 200 percent for. 4. Small Business Management: Essential Ingredients for Success (eBook) - Learn effective business management tricks, secrets and shortcuts to make your business a success. 5. How to Finance a Business Training Course (interactive video) - a self-paced training exercise that will show you exactly what are the best options for financing your business. Topics include; determining your financial needs, loans, grants, venture capital, angel investors, crowd funding and other financial options available to small businesses. 6. How to Find and Attract Investors Training Course (interactive Video) - This is a self-paced training video that will show you exactly how to find and attract investors. Topics include determining the need for outside financing, defining what an investor is and where to find them, explaining the investment process and understanding investor expectations. My name is Meir Liraz and I'm the author of this book. According to Dun & Bradstreet, 90% of all business failures analyzed can be traced to poor management. This is backed up by my own experience. In my 31 years as a business coach and consultant to small businesses, I've seen practically dozens of small business owners go under and lose their businesses -- not because they weren't talented or smart enough -- but because they were trying to re-invent the wheel rather than rely on proven, tested methods that work. And that is where this book can help, it will teach you how to avoid the common traps and mistakes and do everything right the first time.

Having a solid financial plan now is one of the first steps to secure a safe and comfortable future. Personal Finance Made Easy combines essential information and money-saving tips with the organizational tools required to manage money wisely. Personal Finance Made Easy covers all aspects of budget and personal finance in a format that is easy to read and understand and helps users make informed decisions when planning their financial future. Chapters on Interest Rates, Investments, Retirement Planning, Personal Credit, Debt, Tax and Insurance are broken down into easy-to-follow sections including description, options, things to consider, things to be aware of, and tips to save money for each topic. Worksheets add an interactive component to the book by allowing the reader to track income, expenses and net worth. These worksheets help the reader create short-term and long-term goals, perform a budget analysis, make crucial calculations, and keep track of spending and savings. Alex A. Lluch is the author of over 70 best-selling books in subjects such as parenting, babies, children, weddings, health, and home. He lives in San Diego with his wife and three children.

"This book is designed for people who are just starting a business and for people who want to expand an existing business and need more money to make it happen. There are thousands of great business ideas out there, but if you don?t have the resources on hand, it can be tough to get a business running successfully and financially survive the first few years. It?s even harder to expand an existing business if all your money is tied up in it. Financing Your Business leads you step-by-step through the process of raising capital. You will learn how to measure risk and plan for a profitable future. This book explores all the financing options available so that you can devise a financial plan that is suited to your company and your goals" -- publisher website (February 2008).

Bookkeeping Made Easy: The Ultimate Guide to Managing Your Business Finances is an essential resource for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to understand the fundamentals of bookkeeping and financial management. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the importance of bookkeeping and understanding the basics of bookkeeping, to managing cash flow, choosing the right accounting software, and tracking income and expenses. With detailed explanations and practical advice, readers will learn how to set up their business finances for success, balance their books, manage accounts receivable and payable, and stay organized with their bookkeeping. The book also covers more advanced topics such as financial ratios, key performance indicators, tax preparation, and understanding financial statements. In addition to explaining the essential principles of bookkeeping and financial management, the book offers practical tips for managing business finances during a crisis, cutting costs, and increasing profitability. Readers will also learn about managing inventory and cost of goods sold, setting up and managing payroll, understanding sales tax and VAT, managing business loans and lines of credit, and outsourcing bookkeeping and accounting needs. Whether you are a seasoned business owner or just starting out, Bookkeeping Made Easy is the ultimate guide to managing your business finances. With clear explanations, helpful tips, and practical advice, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to take control of their business finances and achieve long-term financial success.