Summary
Everything you need to create a compelling deal!
Your business is your future, whether you're starting up or expanding -- but banks and other lending institutions aren't willing to invest in your "unproven" venture. The solution? Friends, family and private investors.
With Investors in Your Backyard, you get the information, documents and calculators you need to create a solid agreement that works for everyone. Let it take you through the entire process of raising business capital -- from developing and pitching a financing plan, to signing the paperwork.
The included CD-ROM provides:
Written by Asheesh Advani, whose proven methods for raising business capital have made him a pioneer in small business financing. His company, Virgin Money USA (formerly known as CircleLending), has set up and managed loans between thousands of relatives, friends and business associates nationwide.
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Press Reviews
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"This is an excellent resource to find the information, documents and calculators you need to put a deal together..." The Wall Street Journal
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"Advani gives you the nuts and bolts: evaluating prospects, narrowing the names to a "best bets" list, and negotiating loan terms.... This guide should be as indispensable to the first-time entrepreneur as cockeyed optimism and a calculator."
BusinessWeek
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"The perfect resource for entrepreneurs in search of financing."
Teresa Cuilla,
Executive Editor,
Entrepreneur.com
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"A timely contribution to the topic of small business financing."
Richard Field,
Former Chairman of the Board,
Mastercard USA
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"This book is filled with useful tools, resources, and advice that will help business owners get affordable and flexible financing."
Ken Yancey,
Executive Director,
SCORE
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"I wish that entrepreneurs that pitch our 'business angels' would first listen to Asheesh Advani's commonsense advice about funding their businesses -- great tips, documents and examples."
John May, Chair,
Angel Capital Association
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"Unlike most writing about venture capital and small business financing, this book is simple and practical and full of solutions that will actually apply to real businesses in the real world."
Tim Berry,
President of Palo Alto Software,
Author of Business Plan Pro
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“A vital resource for entrepreneurs seeking early-stage business financing. This books guides you every step of the way.”
David Verrill,
Managing Director,
Hub Angels Investment Group
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