Spank The Bank: THE Guide to Alternative Business Financing

How Do You Finance A Business In A Tough Economy?

by Karlene Sinclair-Robinson

Spank The Bank: THE Guide to Alternative Business Financing
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Spank The Bank: THE Guide to Alternative Business Financing

How Do You Finance A Business In A Tough Economy?

by Karlene Sinclair-Robinson

Published Jan 11, 2013
310 Pages
Genre: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Entrepreneurship



 

Book Details

How do you finance a business in a tough economy? Leave the bank out of it!


This step-by-step guide shows startups and smaller companies how to locate and tap into non-bank financing. Rising financial star Karlene Sinclair-Robinson shares the wealth of knowledge she gained through personal experience as an entrepreneur.

 

Book Excerpt

Spank the Bank clearly and succinctly explains each type of funding, the amounts typically available, and time frames to secure the money. You’ll see real-world examples of businesses that successfully accessed funding through sources such as asset-based loans, microloans, peer-to-peer lending, crowdfunding, purchase order financing, and more. Technical financial terms are demystified, and you will see funding potential and opportunity for your business that you never guessed at—options that bypass the short-sighted credit policies of traditional lending.

In tough times, entrepreneurs and small business owners have to think creatively to keep their doors open. Spank the Bank provides the dos and don’ts so vital to business survival in tough times.



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What people say about Spank the Bank

SmallBizTrends.com
“Few books covers finance details with the scope Sinclair-Robinson has provided. Spank The Bank is a winning addition to the business library. It will help many small business owners craft one of the most important, sought-after resources and deploy it effectively.” ~Pierre DeBois, Founder of Zimana

BookIdeas.com
“One has to have one’s financial ducks in a row whether applying for a loan from a bank or start-up funds from an angel investor or family member.I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking to start a business. I could also see this as a way for non-business people to rethink their debt and finances as well.” ~John L. Hoh, Jr.

ReadersFavorite.com
“Spank the Bank” is a book written to help businesses think outside the box when thinking about financial help for their business…If you are a business owner, I really want to encourage you to invest in a copy of this book. You will find a wealth of information here to help give your business a big boost!” ~Joy Hannabass

MidwestBookReview.com To make money you need money, and getting that money is always the toughest part of the endeavor. “Spank the Bank” is a guide that advocates better business financing without resorting to bank loans by looking to other ways to get that start up capital through small loans, crowdfunding, and other financial techniques to get the business of of the ground. “Spank the Bank” is a strong addition to general finance and reference collections for willing entrepreneurs." ~Helen Dumont, Reviewer




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About the Author

Karlene Sinclair-Robinson

Karlene Sinclair-Robinson is the Managing Member of KsR Solutions, LLC, a business consulting firm focused on strategic business solutions, including financing and diversification. She has successfully assisted numerous clients in accessing millions of dollars through non-traditional financing.

In addition, she teaches entrepreneurship and alternative financing at local small business development centers and community colleges in Northern Virginia and Maryland. Karlene is married, with two children: a son diagnosed with autism, and a daughter. She lives in Northern Virginia with her family. If you would like to connect with Karlene, you may contact her via info@SpankTheBank.biz, or follow her on Twitter @KarleneSinRob.

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"In life or business, giving up is not an option. You will achieve your dreams when you have laser focus, reaching within & never giving up." ~Karlene Sinclair-Robinson




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