Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Introduction -- Building a financial forecast -- Setting financial goals -- Understanding financial statements -- Revenue forecasting -- Expense forecasting -- Integrated financial model -- Managing the financial resources of a venture -- Monitoring financial performance -- Day-to-day cash flow management and forecasting -- Sources of financing -- Financing over the life of a venture -- Start-up financing from the entrepreneur, friends, and family -- Bootstrapping -- External sources of funds : equity -- External sources of funds : debt -- Financing the high-growth business -- Planning for the entrepreneur's transition -- Business valuation -- Exit planning.