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SUMMARY:Cowichan Tech Workshop 2: Funding Sources for Startups & Businesses
URL:http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/cowichan-tech-workshop-2-funding-sources-for-startups-businesses/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom :: 634 Humboldt St. Victoria, 
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:<p>It takes dedicated effort to secure project funding; you must be clear on your project stage, business type, industry and proposed use of funds. Are you &ldquo;ready&rdquo; to raise debt or equity financing, dealing with lenders or investors? Are you prepared for the due-diligence process; do you have your ducks in a row? Have you considered strategic partnering or joint-venture opportunities? Learn the basics of valuation and capitalization and how to access available Government programs and venture investment options.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>By the end of this session you will be able to:</p>=0D=0A=
<p>~Determine what financial/funding instruments fit your business stage and industry</p>=0D=0A=
<p>~Explain the differences between debt and equity, what&rsquo;s required to qualify for debt financing and what are the expectations of investors when placing equity investments.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>~Identify if you have a consumer product that could conceivably get traction/sales on a crowdfunding platform. If you do: this is now a precursor to many Angel/VC investments.</p>=0D=0A=
<p>~Differentiate betwen different financing models for start-ups vs a going concern business: revenue financing &ldquo;factoring&rdquo; and debt vs. equity financing</p>=0D=0A=
<p>~Describe the trends that are showing up in a COVID &ldquo;recovery&rdquo; economy</p>
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