Secure Capital for Business Expansion
21mIntermediate2025-04-30
Authors
Madecraft
Full-Service Learning Content Company
Hailey Margetta
Course details
Securing the right capital is essential for business growth and achieving long-term goals. In this course, finance expert Hailey Margetta guides you through assessing capital needs, exploring funding options, and preparing for investors and lenders. You'll also learn strategies for negotiating favorable terms and finalizing funding deals. After completing this course, you'll be equipped to build a capital strategy that supports sustainable growth and financial stability.
Learning objectives
Accurately assess your capital needs for business expansion.
Explore and evaluate various funding options, including loans, equity financing, and crowdfunding.
Prepare compelling business plans and financial statements to attract investors and lenders.
Understand how to effectively pitch your business for capital.
Learning objectives
Accurately assess your capital needs for business expansion.
Explore and evaluate various funding options, including loans, equity financing, and crowdfunding.
Prepare compelling business plans and financial statements to attract investors and lenders.
Understand how to effectively pitch your business for capital.
Skills covered
Small Business FinanceSmall Business and EntrepreneurshipBusiness StrategyFinance and AccountingLimited SeriesBusiness Analysis and StrategyLeadership and Management
Concepts
Introduction
- Scale your business by securing capital
Determine Your Capital Needs
- Clarify your specific capital needs
- Align your needs with your business objectives
Explore Your Funding Options
- Choose between debt and equity
- Examine common debt instruments
- Differentiate between equity financing options
Prepare for Investors and Lenders
- Prepare to pitch to an investor
- Prepare to pitch to a debt provider
Negotiate and Close the Deal
- Assess your bargaining power
- Close your deal
Conclusion
- Develop a long-term capital strategy for sustainable growth