Product Description: United States (US) has one of the deepest pools of potential investors of any country. It has more than 33 million total investors, both accredited and non-accredited. It has been reported that over 9 million US households qualify as accredited investors, with a net worth of over &1 million (exclusive of primary residence)...read more

Product Description: Praise for International and U.S. IPO Planning "Perhaps the greatest value of Frederick Lipman's new book on initial public offerings derives—as its title indicates—from the emphasis that it places on planning. Lipman makes abundantly clear that an IPO is not something to be rushed into by every fledgling firm, as was typical during the dot...read more

Knowing the true market value of your business -- even before the business is officially for sale -- is essential. But to understand the complex issues behind business valuation, you need the trusted guidance of someone who knows how this process works. In Valuing Your Business, Frederick Lipman -- a corporate attorney and former Wharton lecturer with more than forty years' experience in M&As, sales of companies, and IPOs -- reveals the proven strategies for managing valuation before selling a business. This straightforward guide leads you through the entire process from beginning to end, addressing topics such as: How to enhance the value of a business Hidden costs and pitfalls to watch for and avoid Where to find expert attorneys and accountants Techniques for negotiating a deal that will maximize the sale price while avoiding unnecessary taxes Strategies for marketing a business to buyers without alarming staff, suppliers, competitors, and the media And much more. If you're selling or contemplating selling a business, Valuing Your Business, is the only book you'll need.

Product Description: Selling your business should be a profitable, crowning moment of achievement, but it can also be slow,difficult, and loaded with pitfalls. Inside, author and corporate attorney Frederick D. Lipman provides you with the comprehensive resource for selling your business—from strategically positioning your company's assets to finalizing the perfect deal...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Going public is one of the most important steps in the life of a business. Done correctly, it can lead to an infusion of capital to fuel long-term growth. Done incorrectly, it can rob a company of its unique vision. The Complete Going Public Handbook shows you how to successfully launch an IPO that meets the needs of your business and, at the same time, avoids the all-too-common mistakes that can squander a company's future...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: You've made the strategic decision: The time is right to grow your business. But where do you go for the financing to fuel that growth? More important, what do you have to give up to acquire that financing? Financing Your Business with Venture Capital is every entrepreneur's road map to the intricate world of outside capital...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Explains the advantages and disadvantages of offering public shares, and tells how to develop a financial plan

Product Description: Venture Capital and Junk Bond Financing is a guide to the documentation of these two important financing methods. It presents background information on how to estimate the value of various businesses and the workings of the financial markets...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Explains the advantages and disadvantages of offering public shares, and tells how to develop a financial plan