Entrepreneurial finance
Leach, J. Chris
Entrepreneurial finance / J. Chris Leach, Ronald W. Melicher. - Sixth edition. - Boston, MA : Cengage Learning, 2018. - xxii, 698 pages : illustrations, charts, tables (some color) ; 27 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Pt. 1. Entrepreneurial environment. 1. Introduction to finance for entrepreneurs -- 2. Developing the business idea -- pt. 2. Organizing and operating the venture. 3. Organizing and financing a new venture -- 4. Preparing and using financial statements -- 5. Evaluating financial performance -- pt. 3. Planning for the future. 6. Managing cash flow -- 7. Types and costs of financial capital -- 8. Securities law considerations when obtaining venture financing -- pt. 4. Creating and recognizing venture value. 9. Projecting financial statements -- 10. Valuing early-stage ventures -- 11. Venture capital valuation methods -- pt. 5. Structuring financing for the growing venture. 12. Professional venture capital -- 13. Other financing alternatives -- 14. Security structures and determining enterprise values -- pt. 6. Exit and turnaround strategies. 15. Harvesting the business venture investment -- 16. Financially troubled ventures: turnaround opportunities? -- pt. 7. Capstone cases. Case 1. Eco-Products, inc. -- Case 2. Coral Systems, inc. -- Case 3. Spatial Technology, inc.
Guiding students through a complete "life cycle of the firm," ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE, sixth edition, 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 how to secure financing, use business cash flow models, and strategically position the early-stage company. Students also learn how to effectively interact 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 in-depth capstone cases, mini-cases, and examples that engage students and vividly illustrate such key concepts as venture capital funds, institutional investors, strategic alliances, the role of business angels, licensing agreements, and exit strategies.
9781305968356
Venture capital
Entrepreneurship
Business enterprises--Finance
HG4751 / .L43 2018
Entrepreneurial finance / J. Chris Leach, Ronald W. Melicher. - Sixth edition. - Boston, MA : Cengage Learning, 2018. - xxii, 698 pages : illustrations, charts, tables (some color) ; 27 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Pt. 1. Entrepreneurial environment. 1. Introduction to finance for entrepreneurs -- 2. Developing the business idea -- pt. 2. Organizing and operating the venture. 3. Organizing and financing a new venture -- 4. Preparing and using financial statements -- 5. Evaluating financial performance -- pt. 3. Planning for the future. 6. Managing cash flow -- 7. Types and costs of financial capital -- 8. Securities law considerations when obtaining venture financing -- pt. 4. Creating and recognizing venture value. 9. Projecting financial statements -- 10. Valuing early-stage ventures -- 11. Venture capital valuation methods -- pt. 5. Structuring financing for the growing venture. 12. Professional venture capital -- 13. Other financing alternatives -- 14. Security structures and determining enterprise values -- pt. 6. Exit and turnaround strategies. 15. Harvesting the business venture investment -- 16. Financially troubled ventures: turnaround opportunities? -- pt. 7. Capstone cases. Case 1. Eco-Products, inc. -- Case 2. Coral Systems, inc. -- Case 3. Spatial Technology, inc.
Guiding students through a complete "life cycle of the firm," ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE, sixth edition, 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 how to secure financing, use business cash flow models, and strategically position the early-stage company. Students also learn how to effectively interact 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 in-depth capstone cases, mini-cases, and examples that engage students and vividly illustrate such key concepts as venture capital funds, institutional investors, strategic alliances, the role of business angels, licensing agreements, and exit strategies.
9781305968356
Venture capital
Entrepreneurship
Business enterprises--Finance
HG4751 / .L43 2018
