Accessing Money: How to Beat the Odds - Webinar Session 1

Within the regions of BC, access to capital is a key barrier to the growth of innovative companies as many businesses are stalled by the lack of capital, and overcoming this challenge and growing a successful business requires additional support. A major drawback for many companies is a limited knowledge of funding sources for start-up, research, development and expansion.

The Access to Capital Program was created by the Mid-Island Science, Technology & Innovation Council (MISTIC) and developed in consultation with Tom O’Flaherty, former President of Bedford and Richmond Software (Maximizer). This program has proven to increase the chances for entrepreneurs by assisting in identifying appropriate funding sources, preparing for various funder requirements, developing a properly prepared plan, and creating linkages with peers and investors. The program will be facilitated by Tom and delivered as a series of four webinar sessions using GoToWebinar as the program delivery platform.

Webinar Session 1 – Accessing Money: How to Beat the Odds

A major drawback for many companies is a limited knowledge of funding sources for start-up, research, development and expansion. The Accessing Money: How to Beat the Odds is the first webinar of the Access to Capital Program, which will be presented in a 1 hour session.

During this session, participants will be able to identify the appropriate source of funding they can access based on the type and stage of their business. Tom will deliver the Accessing Money: How to Beat the Odds webinar and discuss overcoming financing challenges to grow very successful companies. The webinar will also include who/what are the main sources of financing; what does each source of capital look for in an investment; and how to match up your business’s needs with suitable financing options.

To register for the webinar sessions, visit www.viatecaccesstocapitalprogram.eventbrite.com

Upcoming LIVE Webinar Dates

September 2010

Webinar Session 1 – Accessing Money: How to Beat the Odds
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Webinar Session 2 – Becoming Investable: Business Plan and Targeting Your Market
Thursday, September 16, 2010 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Webinar Session 3 – Becoming Investable: Corporate Matters
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Webinar Session 4 – Becoming Investable: Valuation, Projections, Exit
Thursday, September 23, 2010 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

February 2011

Webinar Session 1 – Accessing Money: How to Beat the Odds
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Webinar Session 2 – Becoming Investable: Business Plan and Targeting Your Market
Thursday, February 17, 2011 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Webinar Session 3 – Becoming Investable: Corporate Matters
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Webinar Session 4 – Becoming Investable: Valuation, Projections, Exit
Thursday, February 24, 2011 | 12:00 – 1:00pm

Entrepreneurs participating in these webinar sessions will receive an electronic copy of the comprehensive resource manual once they register and pay for the session. The cost of each webinar is $15 per participant. NOTE: Webinars can be taken individually yet must be taken in order. Webinar session 1 is a pre-requisite to webinar session 2, etc.