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by Michael S. Manahan (Author)
What if I told you there are techniques you could use to raise money for your business right now?Are you tired of pitching your deal to investors, funds and bankers only to be told no? The Second Edition Just Released July 2020 with new chapters on angel investors, crowdfunding, government funding and more.Secrets to Raising Capital is the definitive guide on how to get funding for your business. Unlike other books on raising capital, it is not a list of lenders, investment bankers, and investors nor is it filled with instructions on how to value your business. The content of Secrets to Raising Capital is unique. The challenge faced by the business looking to obtain funding is convincing the money source to actually make the loan or the investment. That's where Secrets to Raising Capital comes in. This easy to read, strategy filled book is packed full of insights and actionable ideas on what to do, and how to do it, to make sure your business gets the money it needs. This book contains the secrets that money guys won't tell you, and most CFOs and consultants don't know. You will find information on: -what never to say to a money guy-how to handle deal killers-how to deliver a compelling presentation-how you can ruin a potential funding in one sentence. Secrets to Raising Capital is packed with pages of dos, don't, how tos, rules and instructions. It's not some theoretical book from academia, but a hands-on guide with real life examples. And it's not just for early stage companies and startups. The secrets included in this book will be of value to any CEO or CFO trying to raise capital-even in larger corporations and established companies. It doesn't matter how good you think your business is, or how good a manager you are, there are hundreds of reasons why you may not be getting the funding you need. Understanding the process of raising capital is key to funding your business. In Secrets to Raising Capital you'll discover how the money world works, and how you can raise money for your business the easiest and fastest way possible.Download a free chapter at professormanahan.com
Author Biography
Mr. Manahan is a financial strategist, change expert and educator. During his successful career as a financial executive and consultant Mr. Manahan has helped companies raise in excess of $250 million. Mr. Manahan has worked with more than 100 management teams, as an external consultant or advisor, and as a member of the management team. He has held the position of chief financial officer for four companies, including three publicly traded companies and a division of a multi-billion dollar furniture manufacturer. He has held senior finance positions in a number of other companies. Mr. Manahan has more than 30 years of financial, executive, organizational and strategic management experience with a diverse group of companies operating in such sectors as real estate development, industrial distribution, consumer and industrial services, computer software, Internet, healthcare, food manufacturing, entertainment, energy, furniture manufacturing and consumer products. Further, Mr. Manahan has assisted companies in structuring and completing joint ventures, acquisitions, divestitures, financings and reorganizations, as well as coaching companies through the pre-IPO stage. Mr. Manahan has extensive experience in SEC reporting, corporate finance, public markets, investor relations and corporate development. Pursuing a life-long love of educating, Mr. Manahan has held numerous engagements to coach CEOs in effective communication styles and management strategies, and is also an adjunct professor in the School of Business and Public Policy at California State University, Dominguez Hills where he teaches business communications to CEOs of the future. Mr. Manahan a graduate of the British Columbia Institute of Technology with a major in financial management. In 2005 Mr. Manahan enrolled at Pepperdine University in the doctorate of organization change program and is currently working on his doctoral dissertation. Mr. Manahan received his masters of business administration from Pepperdine in 1992.
