Fund Your Business for Growth

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Ready to master the principles of business funding without frustration? Join financial expert Susan Schreter for a deep dive into debt and equity.

Susan covers everything you need to know to fund a business from inception onward. You’ll learn about how to safely borrow start-up funds from friends and family, and how to research and apply for loans, including micro-loans and SBA loans. You’ll also learn about a wide variety of funding types and the requirements or restrictions attached to each of them. From angel investments to venture capital to crowdsourcing, Susan demystifies potentially confusing funding concepts, giving you the skills you need to confidently grow your business.

Whether you’re just setting out as an entrepreneur or you’re a long-time business owner, this course will help you ensure the long-term financial health and profitability of your business.

• Segment 1 - Funding Helps You Achieve Your Dream
• Segment 2 - Personal Debt vs. Outsider Debt
• Segment 3 - Debt or Equity - Which is right for you?
• Segment 4 - Best Starter Debt Deal: Microloans
• Segment 5 - Worst Starter Debt Deal: Payday Loan
• Segment 6 - Borrowing from Friends & Family
• Segment 7 - Lending Sources Made Easy & Actionable
• Segment 8 - More Lending Sources
• Segment 9 - Convincing Lenders to Believe in You
• Segment 10 - Tips for Approaching Lenders
• Segment 11 - Achieve Big Dreams with Investor Cash
• Segment 12 - Gain Financial Empowerment
• Segment 13 - Raising $$$ From Individuals
• Segment 14 - Pros and Cons of Crowdfunding
• Segment 15 - Venture Capital Investors 101
• Segment 16 - Getting In with VCs - No MBA Required!
• Segment 17 - Negotiating for Success
• Segment 18 - How To Keep A Big Stake In Your Company