Crowdfunding
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- ISBN 9781118492970
- Weight: 499g
- Dimensions: 160 x 236mm
- Publication Date: 15 Apr 2014
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Crowdfunding has gained considerable traction over the last few years. By combining the Internet/social media with equity-based financing, it is poised to usher in a new asset class that will change how early stage and small business financing transactions are consummated. Author Steven Dresner, Founder and CEO of Dealflow.com, understands the nuances of how crowdfunding can help companies gain much needed access to capital, and now he shares those insights with you.
Engaging and informative, this book will serve the needs of a global audience comprising entrepreneurs, financiers, and other professionals. It skillfully addresses the market dynamics that are catapulting crowdfunding into the mainstream and explores essential issues ranging from planning an online campaign, post-transaction management, and business planning to securities law and tax issues.
- Puts the business of crowdfunding in perspective with a look at the current marketplace, overview of important data, and legitimate concerns
- Examines effective techniques for communicating with the crowd
- Details equity-based financing and other sources such as debt instruments
- Contains contributions from a wide array of individuals involved in the worlds of finance, law and accounting, social media, marketing, as well as DealFlow Media's own staff
Crowdfunding affords-start ups and other smaller businesses better access to capital via the Internet/social media. It also allows an investor of any size to back a business of their choosing. This new book will show you what this process entails and how it can benefit everyone involved.
STEVEN DRESNER is the founder and CEO of Dealflow.com which provides software for deal marketing and transaction analysis. Steven’s experience includes managing businesses in the areas of software development, financial databases, and media. Steven has a BS in psychology and both an MBA in finance and a graduate degree in computer communications and networks. Steven is co-author and editor of two prior books on financing strategies and is frequently quoted in the media on ways companies can successfully raise capital.
