Financing for For-Profits
Applies to for-profits unless otherwise noted.For-profit entrepreneurs and managers often seek financing to start a new business, restructure operations, start a new product, etc. Information in this topic is basic and pertains mostly to small for-profit businesses. Note that an entrepreneur will very likely need a business plan in order to secure financing. Developing a business plan holds many more advantages than just applying for funding.
Sections of This Topic Include:
General Advice and Overviews of SourcesHow Much Do You Need?
Your Own (or Your Family's or Friends') Money
Seller Financing
Angels
Banks and Finance Companies
State Agencies
SBA-Backed Loans
Venture Capitalists
Selling Stock -- Going Public
Resources for Assistance
General Advice and Overviews of Sources
7 Sources of FinancingHow to Raise Money for Starting a Business
A Hitchhiker's Guide to Capital Resources
Free venture capital, commercial finance, equipment leasing, ...
The Danger Signs of Debt Overload danger signs of debt
How Much Do You Need?
Evaluating Start-Up CostsDetermining Your Financial Requirements
5 tips for estimating your startup costs
What Type of Capital Does Your Business Need?
Your Own (or Your Family's and Friends') Money
Family and FriendsLoaning Money to Friends and Family
Borrowing Money from Friends and Family
Seller Financing
Seller Financing BasicsSeller Financing Basics
How Seller Financing Can Work For You!
Seller Financing
Seller Financing: It Makes Dollars and Sense
"Angels"
Raising Startup CapitalAngels: Do's and Don't's for Small Business Owners
Business Startup Angel Financing
Business Angel Financing
Banks and Finance Companies
(includes reference to getting loans)(NOTE: Asset-based loans are backed by the buyer's assets , for example, buildings, accounts receivable, inventory, etc. Lines of Credit are amounts of money the bank sets aside for the buyer to borrow from.)
Loans -- Getting (covers most aspects of getting a loan from a bank)
Getting Credit
Types of Business Loans
State Agencies
(include reference to getting loans)Offices of economic development
Small Business Guide to Government Grants and Loans
Common Types of Government Loans for Small Business from SBA
SBA-Backed Loans
SBA -- brief introRefer to State Agencies above
Venture Capitalists
How Do I Get Money from a Venture Capitalist?National Capital Venture Association
Wikipedia on venture capital Capital Venture Institute
Selling Stock -- "Going Public"
(This scenario is almost impossible in a small business that is just starting out.)Resources for Assistance
List of venture capital companiesbusinessfinance.com
Equity Funding
also see "Megalist for Resources"
For the Category of Financial Management (For-Profit):
Related Library Topics
Recommended Books
Basics and General Information
Financial Statement and Analysis
Basics and General Information
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Budgeting
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Bookkeeping and Accounting
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Cash Management
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Financial Statement and Analysis
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Also See
Taxation (For-Profit) -- Recommended Books
