How to Start, Finance and Operate Your Own Business

by James L. Silvester

Published by Birch Lane Press

Table of Contents:

Foreword by former Senator Paul S. Trible, Jr.

Part I: Everything You Need to Know

• 1. Are You the Type?
• 2. Evaluating Business Opportunities
• 3. Sources of help
• 4. Correct Legal Structure
• 5. Small Business Financing
• 6. Understanding Money Sources
• 7. The Business Plan
• 8. Approaching the Investor
• 9. Make It Successful
• 10. Important Considerations

Part II: Directory of Capital Sources

• 11. Private Sources of Capital
• 12. Government Sources of Capital
• 13. Certified Development Companies
• 14. Banks Specializing in SBA Financing Programs
• 15. Venture capital Networks

Appendixes

• A. Key Business ratios
• B. Organizational Sources of Information for New Entrepreneurs and Existing Businesses
• C. Small Business Development Centers and Subcenters
• D. Incubators
• E. Small Business Associations
• f. Outline of an Investment Agreement
• G. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
• H. Export Guidelines and Tips
• I. Associations Representing Venture Capital Firms
• J. Associations representing Small Business Investment Companies
• K. Associations Representing Commercial Finance Companies

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