This discussion of venture capital investment decision factors is based on conversations with authorities: Jon Bayless, managing general partner at Sevin Rosen Funds; Dana Callow, general partner at Boston Millennia Partners; Mark Gorenberg, partner at Hummer Winblad Venture Partners; Randy Tom, general partner at Dynasty Capital Services; and Nora Zietz, partner at New Venture Associates.
Brothers Scott and Doug Dunlop were committed to doing their part to save the environment by developing a non-petroleum-based fuel that would release up to 40% less hydrocarbon emissions than traditional fuel.
Entrepreneurs rightly think of themselves as irreplaceable, but the inevitable day will arrive to pass the proverbial baton. Make sure you have this exit plan set well in advance, so you guarantee personal control and smooth delivery.
Digital Library > Acquiring and Managing Finances > Financing “Entrepreneur’s Adviser — Raising Capital: A Never-Ending Challenge” Question: "How do you increase the time devoted to product and decrease the time devoted to raising capital? In the beginning, we spent 80% of our time raising capital. How do you get venture capitalists to invest in the small entrepreneur instead of…
Outside financing can help your company grow, but you may have to give up some control. How do you match the right investors to your needs? This Quick-Read shows you how to find the "smart" money.
Choosing the right bank and account manager makes it more likely that your company will get financing when it is needed for success and growth. Here are some selection tips.
Digital Library > Acquiring and Managing Finances > Accounting, general “Electronic Bank Statements: Right for You?” Consumers and businesses will soon be able to receive their bank account statements over the Web, thanks to an interim rule approved by the Federal Reserve. Banks will be allowed to transmit checking and savings account statements by e-mail or to enable customers to…
Digital Library > Acquiring and Managing Finances > Financing “Cash Is There If You Look” There’s plenty of cash out there to finance U.S. businesses, but many entrepreneurs don’t know how to find it, reports a recent study. Though $60 billion in private equity went to new businesses in 1998, $56 billion of that amount came from family, friends and…
Some companies seem to succeed in the short term without following the fundamental laws of economics. But for your business to survive and grow, you have to understand — and apply — the basics.
Digital Library > Acquiring and Managing Finances > Loans “Show Me the Money: Online Financial Services” With the rise of the Internet, the benefits of online financial services keep escalating. Looking for a loan? Instead of just calling on local banks, spend some time on the Web. By tapping a larger pool of providers, you may get a better rate…