Securing adequate funding for a start-up business venture is given a thorough, hands-on treatment in this resource for entrepreneurs. This guide displays the best ways to raise money for growing or starting a small business by discussing each source of public and private debt and equity capital, from bootstrapping and IPOs to commercial loans and SBA-guaranteed programs. Covered are methods for determining how much capital is needed, planning successful applications and presentations, and choosing an appropriate source and type of financing. Sample forms are integrated into the text to facilitate learning the details and data-gathering skills needed for the financing process. This new edition includes the latest changes in tax law, the most current SBA and other government financing sources, and updated forms for the many procedures discussed.