Creating Business Plans That Actually Get Financed

"My experience on Shark Tank has taught me how to spot the startups most likely to succeed and get funding. The strategies taught by Cheree offer entrepreneurs the best shot at receiving capital from investors like me." - Barbara Corcoran, Author of Shark Tales: How I Turned $1000 into a Billion Dollar Business and Star of ABC's Shark Tank "As in any business, it is not what you want to sell that matters. It is what the customer wants to buy. This book is a terrific reality handbook for raising capital and understanding EXACTLY what investors want to buy from you when they are looking to invest in your company." - Valerie S. Gaydos, President of Capital Growth, Inc and Founder of Angel Venture Forum "As a commercial banker, I have the opportunity to speak with lots of entrepreneurs and view plenty of requests for financing. The strategies within "Creating Business Plans that Actually Get Financed" create a roadmap that all entrepreneurs should consider in order to successfully receive bank financing." - Rafael Martinez, Commercial Banker - Access National Bank Small businesses received over $200 billion in financing in 2011 and more in 2012. When considering bank loans, angel investments or venture capital, financing sources want to know specific information before you can play with their money. In this book, you'll learn: * The difference between banks, angel investors and venture capitalists and who to approach for your investment * Eleven questions banks and investors want answered * How to position your business to receive Yeses from multiple sources * What makes a bank or investor say NO to a great business idea * Where to find money even if you have no rich uncles or friends What makes the difference between a No and a Yes? This book tells you.