The complete book of raising capital

As competitive pressures mount, an increasing number of business owners and financial managers are finding that the right capital structure gives them the flexibility and cost competitiveness needed to meet changing market demands. Fortunately, opportunities for raising capital to start a new venture, expand an existing business, or recapitalize burdensome debt loads have never been more plentiful. At the same time, however, the proliferation of new capital providers and creative financing structures makes choosing the right combination a complex undertaking.What types of creative financing are available? Where do you locate them? How does your company qualify? What steps should be taken to obtain the right mix of debt and equity to meet your strategic objectives?The Complete Book of Raising Capital provides detailed, comprehensive, practical answers to these and virtually all other questions about raising capital.This book shows you how to apply for and secure short- and long-term loans. It also weighs the advantages of using transaction financing; leases; capital market innovations, like the Eurotranche and spinout IPOs; debt/equity swaps; emerging foreign capital markets; and barter and other countertrade techniques.To further simplify the capital-raising process, The Complete Book of Raising Capital features a thorough selection of worksheets, forms, sample contracts, and analytical tools, both in the book and on the accompanying diskette.In addition, this book provides an abundance of useful, hard-to-find information, including extensive listings of financing sources, with names and addresses; more than 25 little-known and seldom publicized sources of capital; where to find financing for special purposes such as R&D, foreign joint ventures, and business start-ups; special refinancing techniques for overleveraged companies and for those approaching or already in bankruptcy; and tips for saving taxes when structuring new financing.Raising capital is one of the most vital and complex undertakings for any business, large or small. Now, with this first-ever compendium of information, advice, and assistance at your fingertips, you'll have everything you need to structure the right capitalization for your company.