• Unit 5: Financing the New Venture

    Every entrepreneur needs money. It is imperative that you understand the costs of launching and maintaining a business, from start-up expenses to operating capital. The financial information and projections contained in a business plan are vital because they demonstrate the potential for profit and serve as the guideline for managing the business' financial aspects. This unit will teach you how to determine the costs for launching a new venture and where to get those funds. Additionally, you will learn to document the current financial status of the business and project future estimates. You will also examine options for securing financing or investors and partners to help capitalize the business.

    Completing this unit should take you approximately 21 hours.

    • 5.1: The Financial Plan

      • 5.1.1: Start-Up Costs

      • 5.1.2: Personal Financial Statements

      • 5.1.3: Profit and Loss Statements

      • 5.1.4: Projections

      • 5.1.5: Break-Even Analysis

    • 5.2: Investment/Lending Segments

      • 5.2.1: Types of Lenders

      • 5.2.2: Banks

      • 5.2.3: Venture Capital

      • 5.2.4: Government Funding

      • 5.2.6: Customer Financing

      • 5.2.7: SBIR

      • 5.2.8: Asset-Based Lenders

      • 5.2.9: Angel Investors

    • 5.3: Managing Growth

    • 5.4: Exit Strategy

    • Unit 5 Assessment