VIRTUALLY ALL TYPES OF FAST-TRACK GROWTH strategies, especially the organic-growth strategies such as internal expansion or mergers and acquisitions, will require capital for successful implementation. Your ability to develop a viable capital-formation strategy for your company will ultimately determine the company's long-term success. In an environment where the capital markets are tightening, it is more important than ever that your company and its business-growth plans focus on solid revenues, real profits, strong customer relationships, and technology that provides a genuine competitive advantage. This chapter offers an overview of the development of a capital-formation ...