Free Online Course on Raising Capital

Business Week will be offering a free online course on raising capital for a small business.

http://www.bwcourses.com/courses/overview.jsp?courseId=1113

This course covers the three main sources of capital open to small business owners -- venture, growth, and debt capital -- as well as tips on negotiating the best financing package. The course is based on How to Raise Capital: Techniques and Strategies for Financing and Valuing Your Small Business by Jeffry A. Timmons, Stephen Spinelli, and Andrew Zacharakis (McGraw-Hill).

Understand the three core principles of entrepreneurial finance
Find out how to determine your capital requirements
Learn about the three main types of venture capital available to small businesses -- venture, growth, and debt capital -- as well as which type is right for your situation
Get tips for valuing your company and negotiating the best financing package for your business

Lessons
Introduction to Entrepreneurial Fund-Raising
Introduction to Venture and Growth Capital
Introduction to Debt Capital
Negotiating the Best Deal