A comprehensive guide to alternative investment funding sources. Most business failures can be attributed to a lack of investment capital to meet rapidly growing customer demand, to take advantage of profitable growth opportunities, and to restructure debt-ridden balance sheets. This book examines several financing options that offer greater amounts of cash at less risk and many times at less cost than most commercial banks. Companies of all sizes-from small retail and sevice businesses to multi-million dollar manufacturers, may benefit from Tuller's in-depth analysis of funding sources that can free entrepreneurs form the handcuffs of bank debt. This book contains guidelines, source listings, evaluation questionnaires, checklists and calculation formulas to help guide you through the process of locating alternative funding. Also included are numerous examples of real-world companies that succeeded through creative financing.