The Handbook of Financing Growth: Strategies, Capital Structure, and M&A Transactions (Wiley Finance) |  | Authors: Kenneth H. Marks, Larry E. Robbins, Gonzalo Fernandez, John P. Funkhouser, D.L. Williams
Publisher: Wiley
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 2
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 2.1
ISBN: 0470390158
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.15
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ASIN: 0470390158
Publication Date: September 8, 2009
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Praise for The handbook of Financing Growth "Once again, Kenneth Marks and company have hit the mark with a comprehensive analysis of corporate and commercial finance, which is both readable and up-to-date. This book is a must for any entrepreneur, middle-market company CFO, or graduate student looking for a thorough presentation of real world financial solutions. I highly recommend it."
—Barry D. Yelton, Senior Vice President and Region Manager, Federal National Payables, Inc. "This is a valuable tool to anyone raising capital. I've seen firsthand how the current environment is filled with dead ends for those seeking to grow their business. Having a blueprint for the process will save time and resources; two things any growth company can ill afford to spend. By looking at the process and explaining the various components of how capital forms, the authors provide necessary insight toward a productive effort. Anyone considering a capital raise should embark on that journey with this resource."
—Christopher Gaertner, Head of Technology Investment Banking, Managing Director, Merrill Lynch "All principals involved in financing their growth should keep a copy of this book handy and refer to it frequently for guidance. It provides clear guidelines and case studies that can be used by any of the 27 million firms in the U.S. that want to grow."
—James F. Smith, PhD, Chief Economist, Parsec Financial Management "Ken Marks and team have done a great service here to top management of middle-market companies, their advisors, as well as the investment community in understanding growth financing. This book is a perfect combination of being comprehensive (the glossary alone contains over 650 terms) yet very understandable. Too bad that more books written on this subject aren't written the way this one is."
—Bob Grabill, President and CEO, Chief Executive Network "I am enthusiastic about this Second Edition of The Handbook of Financing Growth. The authors have updated chapters throughout and introduced a very useful, 'new project leadership' tool in Chapter 2. I can't imagine a more complete business financing guide. And, because of the tremendous amount of business wisdom contained herein, this book is valuable for its general business planning guidance alone. Highly recommended; a copy belongs in every entrepreneur's library!"
—Peter Pflasterer, entrepreneur and founder, JPS Communications, Inc. "Considering the many financing challenges in the midst of our global recession, as a leading trade association for M&A professionals, we believe the new edition of The Handbook of Financing Growth is essential reading for any business owner, advisor, or investor. This ambitious sharing of 'hands on' experiences will surely prove to be very rewarding for any decision maker in the private capital marketplace today!"
—Michael R. Nall, CPA, CM & AA, and founder, Alliance of M&A Advisors
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A business strategy professional's go-to-first resource February 1, 2010
Philip E. Hamilton (Knoxville, TN)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Kenneth Marks and his team did it again. His 2005 Handbook on company financing and M&A strategies served me well as a tool written for both the experienced and those looking to understand what to consider when contemplating a company's move to the next level. After reading Kenneth's 2d Edition it exceeded my standard for a practical, concise and straight talking business resource on company financing, growth and business strategies. Most of the managers and entrepreneurs I've worked with lack a rounded understanding of business strategy and financing. So I've passed on this easy read to company leaders unsure of a path forward to give us a common basis for dialog based on the Handbook's clear presentation of options and principles founded on solid research and experience. This is the best resource I've found for small to medium companies and their management team, no matter what their experience level with business growth strategy development and execution. I highly recommend this book and like me, Kenneth Marks' "Handbook for Financing Growth" will be the go-to-first resource for you, your clients, your business partners, or your students.
Thesaurus December 16, 2009
John F. Adams III (Raleigh, NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In my work as a Vistage International Chair, and in my private consulting, I often need some ideas about all the issues that Ken Marks et al discuss in this book. I have been using it rather as a reference book to help me best advise my clients on possible options. It seems exhaustive in the areas of how to grow your business and how to best finance it, and it is in plain english, not jargon.
Financing Growth II December 8, 2009
James G. Greer (Karlsruhe, Germany)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Kenneth Marks and his co-authors have written an excellent overview of the process of financing growth in privately-held companies. A "handbook" in the true sense of the word, it is elegantly written in a no-nonsense style and with a carefully thought-out structure. The complementary appendices with glossary, overview of financial theory and directory of financing sources are a valuable addition to this comprehensive and practical guide.
- James G. Greer, principal at Garrison Consulting (Germany)
Crib sheet to judge the suits November 12, 2009
George A. Howard
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I highly recommend to the "Handbook for Financing Growth." As an owner of a growth company - but not a natural finance geek - I found the book tremendously helpful and exactly what I needed. My firm is blessed with good advisors, but I felt it could take decades for me develop the personal knowledge to judge a finance deal with any degree of confidence, or years to simply speak the language of finance. While HFG is not going to allow me let the lawyers go and kiss the i-bankers goodbye, it will allow me to judge their advice against the standards, protocols and norms described in the book, and talk the game with significantly more confidence. Consider the book a private crib sheet to prepare for and follow-up with the professional dealmakers. It's certainly a lot cheaper than bringing in another suit!
A Definitive Work on Finance October 30, 2009
Barry Yelton
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Kenneth Marks and his co-authors have created a book which literally defines how books about finance should be written. It is one of the most complete and informative books available on the financing of business.
Written for ordinary business people and students as well as seasoned CFO's, this book provides a broad overview of the multi-layered world of finance. It assimilates in highly readable language all the various avenues for capital acquisition available to small and middle market companies. As a bonus, it includes an extensive directory of sources of finance, providing a practical reference for those seeking funding of almost any variety. Rarely has a book been produced that is so thoroughly researched and accessibly written as this.
As a thirty five year veteran of the asset-based lending industry, I can comfortably assert that the section on my industry is right on point. So, in my opinion, are the other areas of finance covered in the book. The reader can easily access the particular field he or she is interested in, or can peruse the whole to obtain a thorough knowledge of the financing options available to the entrepreneurial company, as well as the growing established one.
Having previewed the book and written a cover blurb for it, I had a chance early on to gauge the quality of the work therein. I can assure the reader that they will not be disappointed. A remarkable book.
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