Introduction Overview Page
Preparing for your Journey Figuring out where you are, where you're going and how to get there.
The Long Haul from Zero-to-IPO Roadmap and travel guide to the each of the four stages of growth.
The Short Sprint from Zero-to-Asset Sale Building a company to sell for a profit.
The Slippery Slope to Shutdown Understanding how a cash crisis develops, how to raise funds, cut costs and avoid bankruptcy.
Valuing the Company Figuring out what the company is worth.
Negotiating the Deal Getting what you want through negotiation.
The Fundraising Process How to raise funds from investors.
Selling the Company The M&A Process: step-by-step guide to selling your company.
Every Journey Tells a Story The various routes your journey could take.
Resource Guide Directories of investors, advisors, agencies & other resources.
Journeys don’t always go as smoothly as we’d like. We don’t always stay on course and we don’t always reach our target destinations. This chapter looks at some of the alternative routes your startup could take.