Comments on: The Handbook of Financing Growth: Strategies, Capital Structure, and M&A Transactions http://abmfin.com/general/the-handbook-of-financing-growth-strategies-capital-structure-and-ma-transactions-2/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:10:33 +0000 hourly 1 By: William Laughlin http://abmfin.com/general/the-handbook-of-financing-growth-strategies-capital-structure-and-ma-transactions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-137 William Laughlin Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:15:06 +0000 http://abmfin.com/general/the-handbook-of-financing-growth-strategies-capital-structure-and-ma-transactions-2/#comment-137 As a CEO I usually don't have the time or inclination for doing reviews on books, but I found the Handbook of Financing Growth to be a "must read" for any Business Owner looking for money to grow their business. The book is written in a very readable format and gives a good educational insight on the different types of financing that can be put in place to help grow your business. I have read the first edition twice, given two copies to other CEO's and have had two of my Presidents read it as well. Excellent read and one of the 5 Books on my CEO must read list! Rating: 5 / 5 As a CEO I usually don’t have the time or inclination for doing reviews on books, but I found the Handbook of Financing Growth to be a “must read” for any Business Owner looking for money to grow their business. The book is written in a very readable format and gives a good educational insight on the different types of financing that can be put in place to help grow your business. I have read the first edition twice, given two copies to other CEO’s and have had two of my Presidents read it as well. Excellent read and one of the 5 Books on my CEO must read list!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Kenneth H. Marks http://abmfin.com/general/the-handbook-of-financing-growth-strategies-capital-structure-and-ma-transactions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-136 Kenneth H. Marks Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:00:37 +0000 http://abmfin.com/general/the-handbook-of-financing-growth-strategies-capital-structure-and-ma-transactions-2/#comment-136 This handbook comes with access to its online funding sources database (active Sept 1, 2009)...with search features based on your criteria. The database includes over 700 firms that provide a variety of debt and equity financing for emerging growth and middle-market companies. <br /> <br />The Handbook of Financing Growth is a practical guide and reference for CEOs, CFOs, Board Members, Managers and Advisors of growth and turnaround companies as well as a solid text for educators, students and others interested in how to fund a company as it progresses through various stages; all with a focus on creating value. Rating: 5 / 5 This handbook comes with access to its online funding sources database (active Sept 1, 2009)…with search features based on your criteria. The database includes over 700 firms that provide a variety of debt and equity financing for emerging growth and middle-market companies.

The Handbook of Financing Growth is a practical guide and reference for CEOs, CFOs, Board Members, Managers and Advisors of growth and turnaround companies as well as a solid text for educators, students and others interested in how to fund a company as it progresses through various stages; all with a focus on creating value.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: James J. Gettel http://abmfin.com/general/the-handbook-of-financing-growth-strategies-capital-structure-and-ma-transactions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-135 James J. Gettel Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:18:39 +0000 http://abmfin.com/general/the-handbook-of-financing-growth-strategies-capital-structure-and-ma-transactions-2/#comment-135 This book is especially helpful at a time when bank leveraged transactions are less available and alternative sources of capital and workable and creative financing structures are needed. I often recommend this book to business owners who want to better understand the possibilities of various capital structures. Even with years of experience in financing transactions, I turn first to this book for good summaries, explanations, examples and advice. Rating: 5 / 5 This book is especially helpful at a time when bank leveraged transactions are less available and alternative sources of capital and workable and creative financing structures are needed. I often recommend this book to business owners who want to better understand the possibilities of various capital structures. Even with years of experience in financing transactions, I turn first to this book for good summaries, explanations, examples and advice.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Barry Yelton http://abmfin.com/general/the-handbook-of-financing-growth-strategies-capital-structure-and-ma-transactions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-134 Barry Yelton Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:53:21 +0000 http://abmfin.com/general/the-handbook-of-financing-growth-strategies-capital-structure-and-ma-transactions-2/#comment-134 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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. Rating: 5 / 5 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.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: George A. Howard http://abmfin.com/general/the-handbook-of-financing-growth-strategies-capital-structure-and-ma-transactions-2/comment-page-1/#comment-133 George A. Howard Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:32:56 +0000 http://abmfin.com/general/the-handbook-of-financing-growth-strategies-capital-structure-and-ma-transactions-2/#comment-133 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! Rating: 5 / 5 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!
Rating: 5 / 5

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