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This step-by-step guide written by best selling business author and syndicated columnist Rhonda Abrams takes the mystery out of raising money and provides entrepreneurs a clear, comprehensive understanding of angel financing. Topics include: the valuation process and getting the best valuation for your company; preparing your business for the investment process; finding and convincing an investor; 12 key presentation slides; equity ownership calculation worksheets; questions investors will ask and red flags for investors; staging investment rounds to maximize your equity ownership; understanding investors' expected ROI; glossary of key financing terms; and negotiating the best deal. Kinkos founder and angel investor, Paul Orfalea, shares real world advice in the foreword to this guide. Finding an Angel Investor In A Day will help entrepreneurs understand what it takes to get a business funded-fast! From the Publisher Are you looking for money to start or expand your business? Do you wonder how to locate someone with the funds to help you achieve your dreams? Do you want to learn how to make the kind of pitch that will cause potential investors to whip out their checkbooks? Then this book is for you!

Written for anyone who needs to develop a business plan as soon as possible, Business Plan In A Day 3rd ed. breaks down the sometimes-intimidating process of business planning into easy-to-follow, manageable steps. By filling out the worksheets and checklists, using the timesaving tools, and following the expert advice in Business Plan In A Day 3rd ed., business owners examine each and every aspect of their businesses, develop a well-constructed and efficient plan, and move their companies forward.

Creating or growing a successful business depends on finding critical numbers, including market size and growth, sales numbers, and more. This distinctive book, paired with a helpful CD, guides readers through each step of the online research process.

Want to start your own business, but aren't sure which one to start? Want to find a business that's right for you-for your interests, skills, and goals-that will also be successful?America's foremost small-business advice guru Rhonda Abrams offers readers seven steps to identifying the right business for them, from determining their entrepreneurial type with the E-Type(TM) test, to exploring a wide range of business options, including 23 in-depth analyses and a listing of 450 hand-picked businesses ideal for new entrepreneurs. This book is packed with worksheets, resources, and insights from the author's rich experience in this field. Abrams's engaging, upbeat style offers inspiration as well as a step-by-step plan to help would-be entrepreneurs find the business of their dreams.From the PublisherMillions of people dream about owning their own business-most never do. This book helps you become one of the fortunate ones who succeeds! Highlights if this book include:· Listing of 463 hand-picked businesses ideal for new entrepreneurs· In-depth info on which businesses make money· Helps you define your aspirations, expectations, and financial goals for your new business· Learn how others have been successful, part-time or full-time· Comprehensive descriptions of E-Types and the best businesses for each· Learn the secrets to increasing your chance of success· Identify your niche and learn how it will make you more money· With a Foreword by Scott Cook, founder of Intuit, makers of Quickbooks!