Includes index.

Chapter1. Introduction -- Chapter2. Setting financial goal -- Chapter3. Understanding financial statement -- Chapter4. Revenue forecasting -- Chapter5. Expense forecasting -- Chapter6. Integrated financial model -- Chapter7. Monitoring financial performance -- Chapter8. Day-to-day cash flow management and forecasting -- Chapter9. Financing over the Life of a venture -- Chapter10. Start-up financing from the entrepreneur, friends and family -- Chapter11. Bootrapping -- Chapter12. External sources of funds: Equity -- Chapter13. External sources of funds: Debt -- Chapter14. Financing the high-growth business -- Chapter15. Business valuation -- Chapter16. Exit planning .

The book provides an integrated set of concepts and applications, drawing from entrepreneurship, finance and accounting, that will prepare aspiring entrepreneurs for the world they will most likely face as they start their new businesses. The contents are designed to follow the life cycle of a new business venture. Topics are presented in logical order, as entrepreneurs will likely face them as they begin the process of business start-up and move into growing the business. Both undergraduate and graduate students will appreciate the clear presentation of complex issues, and this book is an essential resource for budding entrepreneurs as well.