No-nonsense guidelines for growing a business from scratch Entrepreneurship remains the wave of the future, but as with anything in business, long-term success requires mastery of basic fundamentals. The Entrepreneur's Guide to Finance & Businessbalances quantitative with qualitative issues and provides a straightforward, practical overview of the business and financial knowledge required to become a successful entrepreneur. Professor Steven Rogers, a leader in the field and one of BusinessWeek's 10 best entrepreneur educators, goes beyond generic small-business issues to focus on highgrowth start-ups and innovators. Integrating hands-on aspects such as business valuation models and cash flow analysis with qualitative issues of marketing, management, and strategic planning, he provides: Clear explanations and examples of the differences between entrepreneurial and corporate finance Proven strategies for developing an effective business plan Innovative techniques for structuring a deal and financing a new business