Use these books for MBA Courses or for Entrepreneurial Workshops.
These books are used for MBA courses in Entrepreneurship at the University
of Minnesota and for workshops for entrepreneurs.
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We do not ship outside the U.S. It is too expensive for us to ship by tracking delivery systems for $4 and we have found that the postal systems in the U.S. or abroad cannot always be relied upon.
If you still want the book, please contact Dr. Rao at drao@umn.edu.
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“Bootstrap to Billions”
by Dr. Dileep Rao
Learn Success from the Truly Successful. Learn Success Intelligently®.
Bootstrap to Billions offers inspiring profiles about some of the country’s, and world’s, greatest entrepreneurs, and how they used innovative strategies to lift their companies from the bottom of the pyramid to the top. Entrepreneurs profiled include those who built the world’s largest medical device company, world’s largest consumer electronics retailer, world’s largest wireless security equipment manufacturer, world’s largest private health- care management company, and other great companies. The profiles offer a step-by-step analysis of how these entrepreneurs started their businesses and grew them from startup to profits, and then from profits to wealth. The profiles are easy-to-read to maximize learning in minimum time, and include lessons for future generations of entrepreneurs and executives to help them achieve their own dreams.
Learn to Create Wealth & Keep It! A key reason for the
exemplary track records of the profiled entrepreneurs was their innovative linkage of capital-efficient business, financial and financing strategies to create wealth
and keep it -- by doing more with less, i.e. Bootstrap to Billions. Learn these lessons and apply them to your business today.
“... insightful analysis of entrepreneurial success stories... draw(s) lessons that will serve future entrepreneurs well... ‘must read’ for entrepreneurs and executives” ... Richard N. Cardozo, Professor Emeritus, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. |
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“FINANCE ANY BUSINESS INTELLIGENTLY®”
by Dr. Dileep Rao
This book describes in layman’s language how to structure the right financing for your business and how to select the right financiers for your specific needs. It explains how your business financing is affected by external factors and your decisions, and how to decide the right financing for you -- how much you need, the right mix of equity, senior debt and subordinated debt you should get and the type of sources and instruments you should consider. In addition, it provides details on how to get the right financing for specific situations, such as financing for startup and growth stages, working capital, equipment, real estate and import-export.
Reviews include:
“The most critical knowledge for small business owners is a panorama of the right financial vehicles to grow their business…. Dr. Rao provides one of the most useful guides on the topic yet…a roadmap that matches entrepreneurial passion with the financial insight needed for success.”…Dan Silmore, V.P., AllBusiness.com
“Dileep not only is one of the nation’s true experts on business finance, he may be the only one who truly knows how to communicate this confusing world in a way that anyone can understand... book is a MUST-read and then re-read at least once per year“ ... Sam Richter, President, James J. Hill Library
“(The book) lays out in incredible detail the numerous components of commercial and small business finance to assist entrepreneurs at all stages" ...C. Earl Peek, V..P., Corporate and Commercial Lending Div., Industrial Bank
“definitely puts everything in one book... use at any stage of business“ ... Floyd Adelman, Inner Circle Int’l
“...practical, useful tips and information on obtaining financing for start-up ventures or for the next round of financing of existing business.. save thousands of dollars in legal and accounting professional fees by arming (yourself) with the valuable insight this provides, before meeting with (the) advisory team ”... Chris Shorba, CPA, KDV Ltd.
“recommend that all entrepreneurs of new or growing businesses study this book carefully before seeking financing if they want to make their business stronger, and save time and money”... William Spell, Spell Capital |
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HANDBOOK OF BUSINESS FINANCE (5th edition):
Find Equity, Debt & Low-Cost Financing Intelligently™
by Dr. Dileep Rao
(214 pages)
Getting the right financing can mean the difference between success and failure. However, for most businesses, there are few financial advisors who are aware of all the financing options available to such businesses and how to structure them for maximum advantage. The fifth edition of this classic describes in layman’s language all the relevant details for entrepreneurs about equity, debt and development finance sources, and debt, equity and hybrid instruments, to help entrepreneurs select the right ones for their business. This book offers detailed information about 11 types of equity financing, six types of debt financing, six other financial sources that offer unique types of financing, two types of equity instruments, 21 types of debt and leasing instruments, five other types of financial instruments for growth, and numerous types of local, state and federal financial sources. The book also offers details about how to raise money via private placements or public offerings so you can select the right option for you. The book also shows you financial institutions and instruments that are possible for four different types of businesses based on their growth rate and potential to offer a perspective of how to narrow your choices in specific situations. This book shows you how to use the financial system to your needs.
As Inc. magazine said: “… business needs all the help it can get. Like the U.S. Cavalry, this Handbook enters the scene just in time.”
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To Raising Money |
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A New York Times Pocket MBA Book
This is a New York Times Pocket MBA Series Book designed
for business owners and entrepreneurs. It is written to help
you understand the fundamentals to raise money. |
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COMMANDMENTS TO FIRE UP YOUR BUSINESS PLAN |
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11 Commandments to Fire Up Your Business
Plan is designed to help growing businesses focus their
efforts, minimize wasted resources and obtain financing.
The book offers 11 Commandments that you ignore at your own
peril if you want to grow your business. These rules explain
how to organize your thoughts, your data and your analysis
to develop your plan. And then it helps you write the plan
in the format that financiers expect. |
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“Hierarchy of Institutional Venture
Capitalists & Implications for Venture-Based
Economic Development”
by Dr. Dileep Rao
Understand types of venture capitalists and implications for your
area’s venture development. For a copy of this paper, send
your card and a $10 check to InterFinance Corp, P.O. Box 27055, Golden
Valley, MN 55427. |
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