"This book is designed for people who are just starting a business and for people who want to expand an existing business and need more money to make it happen. There are thousands of great business ideas out there, but if you don?t have the resources on hand, it can be tough to get a business running successfully and financially survive the first few years. It?s even harder to expand an existing business if all your money is tied up in it. Financing Your Business leads you step-by-step through the process of raising capital. You will learn how to measure risk and plan for a profitable future. This book explores all the financing options available so that you can devise a financial plan that is suited to your company and your goals" -- publisher website (February 2008).