Description
This course provides an introduction to the f inancing and financial management of small bu siness enterprises from start-up to ongoing s ustainable operations. Topics include the fin ancing of new ventures; working capital and c ash flow management; financial statement and ratio analysis; financing the ongoing busines s and future growth; financial structure and leverage; valuation methods; and the importan ce of financial management controls. The rol e of venture capitalists, angel and other inv estors; sources of debt, financing; and avail able funding from federal, state and regional agencies will be explored.