--For dummies

Includes index

Part 1: Getting started with new business funding -- Part 2: Exploring funding options -- Part 3: Navigating the funding landscape -- Part 4: Negotiating and closing the deal -- Part 5: Managing finances and growing your startup -- Part 6: The part of tens

"Funding a Startup For Dummies drills down to the top question on the minds of entrepreneurs--where can you find the funds to launch your new business? Connecting the dots between your vision and the capital needed to make it happen can be one of the most challenging parts of entrepreneurship. This book helps you over that hurdle, giving you the essential information and advice you need to navigate the path from idea to execution of a business plan. Discover how to evaluate all the options available, from tapping into your own savings to traditional loans to newer options like crowdfunding."