Part One - The Basics

This section of the book describes the basics of raising external finance which affect all deals. It starts by considering the personal and business implications of raising external finance. It goes on to an analysis of the external financing options which are available, principally lending and equity and their variations, and looks at the objectives of the investors or lenders who provide each category of finance, and it ends with a review of the sources of advice available and how to make best use of them.