This book applies tools and techniques of corporate finance to the entrepreneurial venture. It closely follows a "life-cycle of the firm" approach, and does so in a very accessible and student-friendly way. The text introduces the theories, knowledge, and financial tools needed by an entrepreneur in starting, building, and finally harvesting a successful venture. The book focuses on sound financial management practices, how and where to obtain the financial capital necessary to run and grow the venture, and how and when to interact with the financial institutions and regulatory agencies central to financing ventures as they grow and ultimately look for liquidity for their investors.

The Thirteenth Edition of this successful book provides a survey of the foundations of the finance discipline. It covers the three major financial areas: Institutions & Markets, Investments, and Financial Management. This approach helps readers develop an integrated perspective of the different foundations of finance.

Product Description: How do financial markets and institutions affect businesses and individuals? How do firms raise funds? How can an individual use markets and institutions to meet their own personal goals? In order to answer these questions, a reader must have a strong understanding of financial markets and institutions...read more

Product Description: The Twelfth Edition of this successful book provides a survey of the foundations of the finance discipline. The authors covers the three major financial areas:  Institutions & Markets, Investments, and Financial Management, helping you develop an integrated perspective of the different foundations of finance...read more

This book applies tools and techniques of corporate finance to the entrepreneurial venture. It closely follows a "life-cycle of the firm" approach, and does so in a very accessible and student-friendly way.

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