<p>The phenomenal success of the initial public offerings (IPOs) of many new internet companies obscures the fact that fewer than six out of 1 million business plans submitted to venture capital firms will ever reach the IPO stage. Many fail, according to start-up expert John Nesheim, because the entrepreneurs did not have access to the invaluable lessons that come from studying the real-world venture experiences of successful companies. Now they do. <BR> This revised and updated edition of Nesheim's underground Silicon Valley bestseller incorporates twenty-three case studies of successful start-ups, including tables of wealth showing how much money founders and investors realized from each venture. Acclaimed by entrepreneurs the world over, this practical handbook is filled with hard-to-find information and guidance covering every key phase of a start-up, from idea to IPO: how to create a winning business plan, how to value the firm, how venture capitalists work, how they make their money, where to find alternative sources of funding, how to select a good lawyer, and how to protect intellectual property. Nesheim aims to improve the odds of success for first-time high-tech entrepreneurs, and offers an insider's perspective from firsthand experience on one of the toughest challenges they face -- convincing venture capitalists or investment banks to provide financing. <BR> This complete, classic reference tool is essential reading for first-time high-tech entrepreneurs, and entrepreneurs already involved in a start-up who want to increase their chances of success to rise to the top.</p>

High Tech Startup: The Complete How-To Handbook for Creating Successful New High Tech Companies

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John L. Nesheim

Management & Leadership

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Have you ever wondered exactly what your rights are when your flight is overbooked, baggage lost, damaged, or delayed, connection missed, non-refundable ticket unused, your tickets lost or stolen, rental car tire flat, hotel room given away, or your passport stolen? The answers to these questions are not easy to find.. Who has to pay? What are the compensation limits? Who can you contact? Or, do you just have to take your lumps? Sometimes you have no choice. Charles Leocha, on of America's most respected travel writers, gives you the answers you need based on four decades of international travel experience combined with intensive research and discussions with dozens of government agencies, airlines, and corporations. He clearly outlines your travel rights and tells you what you can do to try to straighten out a problem.

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