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Raising Capital for DummiesWhile raising capital has never been easy, it has become a lot more difficult over the past few years. The dot com debacle has made investors skittish, especially when it comes to financing early stage start ups. As a result, more and more entrepreneurs are being forced to compete harder and harder for a spot around the money well. At the end of the day, all most have to show for their efforts are tattered Rolodexes and battered egos. What they need
While raising capital has never been easy, it has become a lot more difficult over the past few years. The dot-com debacle has made investors skittish, especially when it comes to financing early-stage start-ups. As a result, more and more entrepreneurs are being forced to compete harder and harder for a spot around the money well. At the end of the day, all most have to show for their efforts are tattered Rolodexes and battered egos. What they need is the competitive edge that comes with having a friend in the business-an advisor who'll cut through the mumbo-jumbo and tell them in plain English how to get the money they need. What they need is Raising Capital For Dummies.Whether you're just starting your business and need a little seed capital to launch your first product, or you're looking for a little help expanding an established business into a new market, this friendly guide helps you get the financing you need to realize your dreams. You'll discover how to:
- Tap personal sources of financing, as well as family and friends
- Approach customers and vendors for financing
- Hook up with commercial lenders
- Find angel investors
- Get an SBA loan
- Raise cash through private equity offerings
- Woo and win investment bankers and venture capitalists
Venture capital guru, Joseph Bartlett explains in plain English the capital-raising strategies and techniques used by some of today's most successful businesses, including tried-and-true methods for:
- Assessing your financial needs and creating a solid financial plan
- Researching sources of financing and making first contact
- Finding, contacting, and convincing angels
- Getting your customers to finance your company
- Understanding and exploiting matching services
- Exploring commercial banks, savings institutions, credit unions, finance companies, and the SBA
- Qualifying for a loan
- Working with placement agents
- Raising cash through IPOs and mergers
From raising seed capital and funds for expansion to IPOs and acquisitions, Raising Capital For Dummies shows you how to get the money you need to survive and thrive in today's winner-take-all marketplace.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: For Dummies
Published: 08/02/2002
ISBN: 9780764553530
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 7.50h x 9.20w x 0.80d
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★★★★★ 4
Nice tool, but with a 4 year life span.
I bought this on Nov. 2020, after hand surgery left me temporarily unable to do simple yet necessary tasks- like opening a wine bottle. 🤪
It's compact, nicely designed, and reliable. I kept it plugged in all the time with no issues. The only negative so far is the blue light which stays on whenever the unit is in the base, fully charged or not. (Not a fan of the many small yet bright lights from all appliances! Placing a Talking Yoda figurine in front of it blocked enough of the light to satisfy me).
I found it easy to use and appreciated the foil cutter. Worked well on all types of corks.
Flash forward to spring 2024... Despite the constant charging, the corkscrew dies at maybe a half inch into the cork. Just slows down and dies. Having read earlier reviews, I may try to crack it open and replace the battery. But ultimately, having regained my hand strength back, I'm more likely to go back to an old fashioned, reliable, hand operated corkscrew and celebrate the loss of weird lights and needed electricity.
Conclusion: unless you are recovering from hand surgery, just get a good quality non- electric corkscrew and use it for 75 years (optimistically). Best deal ever. And you can take it camping too.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Modern Solution and a Perfect Gift
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As someone who has struggled many times with opening wine bottles, this is a great thing to get. The build of the opener is a modern stainless steel look, matching perfectly with most modern appliances. The device is light, much lighter than I thought it would be, but never felt flimsy.
The operation was very simple, not even requiring the use of the instruction manual to understand how it functions. The ease with which it works was surprising but very relieving. The corkscrew is also strong enough to work without intervention, only requiring a firm grip on the opener and bottle.
It comes with other useful bits, especially the foil cutter, which worked with minimal fuss or effort. The stand is a bit light, but it works great at organizing the extras in one place.
To top it all off, the pricing is great for what you get. It was a great value for either gifting, or personal use; overall, I couldn't be happier and can absolutely recommend this.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Excellent Product
Style: Gift Style, Style: Gift Style
This 6-in-1 electric corkscrew is an excellent choice if you prioritize convenience and a polished presentation when opening wine. The corkscrew’s automatic opening mechanism is incredibly swift and effortless. Simply place it on the bottle and press a button, eliminating the need for pulling or forcing the cork. The set is comprehensive, featuring a foil cutter, vacuum pump, wine stopper, pourer, and a practical storage case. Everything is meticulously organized and ready for immediate use. The vacuum stopper effectively preserves the wine’s freshness for several days, while the pourer prevents spills. Furthermore, the corkscrew boasts a modern, elegant, and high-quality design, making it suitable for personal use or as a thoughtful gift.
This is a highly practical and well-designed accessory for any wine enthusiast.
I highly recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2025
★★★★★ 5
The best electric wine opener
Style: Gift Style, Style: Gift Style
So much better than a manual wine opener. Very easy to use and very durable. Price is very affordable. Great gift or personal use.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good wine opening kit!
Style: Gift Style, Style: Gift Style
Much better than a manual wine opener! It's easy to use and looks good too with a blue light that comes on when you use it! I like the holder that it comes with to keep the items organized.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2026