Venture capital and high tech: the affair heats up

Article Abstract:

The troubles that resulted from the overfunding by venture capitalists of certain narrow technology markets in 1982 and 1983 have led to a more cautious, selective, and diversified venture capital industry. Within three or four years, an increasing shift in emphasis toward consumer retailing and medical services will result in venture portfolios representing 70 percent technology, rather than the current 95 to 100 percent. Technology-based companies are now being more thoroughly scrutinized so that those which do reach the initial public offering market are of higher quality. Technology stocks have improved recently, however, and more investments in technology-based and computer-related companies are being made.

Usage, High technology industry, Venture capital

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Forfaiting: a new financing tool for CFOs

Article Abstract:

Forfaiting, a form of nonrecourse financing, can benefit export companies that manufacture capital goods, since this financing technique allows these companies to be paid immediately upon product delivery, thus transferring export risks from the company to its bank. The new financing technique is described in depth, and examples of forfaiting are explained. Despite certain disadvantages, such as the potential of an importer's bank refusing to guarantee payment, there are usually more advantages to forfaiting than there are disadvantages. A guideline lists steps to be taken by a firm interested in forfaiting.

Innovations, Export trading companies, Foreign trade promotion

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How to finance your marketing strategy

Article Abstract:

The executive in charge of marketing must examine the financing alternatives of the various product lines, new products in development, and product mixes. When a product line represents a big gamble, the source of financing should be stable so that there is a lower overall company risk. So that the monetary return from the product will be enough to finance the debt, the long-range product plans should be financed with long-range financing.

Methods, Marketing, Product management

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