How to Determine Your Small Business Capital Structure

This practical guide was produced as the missing manual to share experiences gained over a number of years by practitioners in the field of business development services (BDS) who have worked with small business owners in building a successful enterprise from the scratch. The conceptual framework of the capital structure manual is based on 10 years work of the author in product design, business analysis, investment evaluation, market research and operations management for small businesses in Nigeria. The manual is designed for owners of product or service-based enterprise who have no formal training/skills in running small business. Also, for young or old people interested in starting a new and sustainable business, understanding the right capital structure is nonetheless critical for beginners.