A groundbreaking book on the growing trend of crowdfunding
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.



Series: Bloomberg Financial
Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (March 10, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1118492978
ISBN-13: 978-1118492970
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/Crowdfunding-Raising-Internet-Bloomberg-Financial/dp/1118492978/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1407626148&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Crowdfunding%3A+A+Guide+to+Raising+Capital+on+the+Internet