This document provides information on starting a business, including what qualities make a successful entrepreneur, the steps to legally start a business, and options for financing a new business venture. It discusses the importance of developing a business plan that describes the business, management team, marketing strategy, and financial projections. The document also outlines various financing options for startups, such as personal loans, lines of credit, and term loans. It promotes the financing and consulting services available through the Business Development Bank of Canada.
The document discusses the need for Niinue, a Kenyan marketplace investment platform that uses debt-equity crowdfunding. It notes that young Kenyan entrepreneurs struggle to access capital from banks to fund innovations, while middle-class Kenyans' individual investments often fail. Niinue aims to address this by allowing entrepreneurs to raise capital from many small investors, and investors to pool and spread their risks across multiple businesses. The platform facilitates equity crowdfunding through structured debt investments to comply with Kenyan laws.
Niinue is a marketplace investment platform that enables Kenya's middle class to invest in short, medium, and long-term opportunities. It uses debt-equity crowdfunding to allow investors to make small investments in startups and growing companies, spreading their risk across multiple ventures. By pooling capital from many investors and investing in scalable companies, Niinue aims to generate high returns for investors while also providing capital to entrepreneurs.
This document provides instructions for investors to use the Niinue investment platform. It explains how to register an account as either a Standard, Silver, Gold, or Platinum investor, with each level providing additional benefits and access to more features. It then outlines the key sections of the platform, including viewing investment opportunities, communicating with entrepreneurs, investing in campaigns, and accessing employment, bidding or directorship opportunities based on investor level. The tutorial aims to guide new investors on navigating the platform and taking advantage of the resources available to evaluate and make investments wisely.
The document discusses what entrepreneurs need to know when seeking venture capital funding. It states that securing venture capital is difficult, with less than 1% of startups receiving it. Investors want to see strong leadership and a cohesive team that can adapt to change. They also want evidence of significant revenue potential and scalability. Simply having a good idea is not enough - the business must demonstrate traits like addressing a large market, producing high returns, and having product traction to attract venture capital funding.
Startup funding scenario in India _Entrepreneur surveySaiswaroopa Iyer
Results of a brief survey conducted among entrepreneurs in India. The subject was about the early stage funding scenario in India. Entrepreneurs responded to several Questions about their experiences in raising funds, challenges faced and future expectations
Whether you've been in business one week or five years, an infusion of funds is always welcome. But what type of financing is best for your business? There are so many factors to consider--from the stage of your business to how much it'll cost to get the money--that just choosing a path to follow can be overwhelming.
It takes more than just a great idea to run a successful business. Entrepreneurs and existing business owners need capital to pursue their vision.
Raising funds is the most tedious and complex question faced by every startups. There are few options by which startups can raise funds are been listed in this presentation
How to raise money via marketplace investingniinue123
- Crowdfunding/marketplace investing allows entrepreneurs, artists, and causes to pitch ideas and raise funds from online communities through websites. It works by setting fundraising goals and deadlines. If goals aren't met by the deadline, no funds are collected.
- To raise funds successfully, one must identify target audiences, plan the campaign in advance with timed messages, leverage social networks, break large projects into smaller pieces, tell a compelling story, and properly credit backers. Focusing on the benefits to backers and engaging supporters are also important.
The document discusses 12 common reasons why startups fail. It provides details for each reason: 1) Market problems where there is no market for the product. 2) Business model failure where the cost to acquire customers is higher than their lifetime value. 3) Poor management team that lacks strategy and execution. 4) Running out of cash before reaching milestones. 5) Developing a product that does not solve customer problems. 6-12 discuss issues like arrogance, shortsightedness, hubris, egotism, sloppiness, imbalance, and inflexibility.
The document discusses the need for Niinue, a Kenyan marketplace investment platform that uses debt-equity crowdfunding. It notes that young Kenyan entrepreneurs struggle to access capital from banks to fund innovations, while middle-class Kenyans' individual investments often fail. Niinue aims to address this by allowing entrepreneurs to raise capital from many small investors, and investors to pool and spread their risks across multiple businesses. The platform facilitates equity crowdfunding through structured debt investments to comply with Kenyan laws.
Niinue is a marketplace investment platform that enables Kenya's middle class to invest in short, medium, and long-term opportunities. It uses debt-equity crowdfunding to allow investors to make small investments in startups and growing companies, spreading their risk across multiple ventures. By pooling capital from many investors and investing in scalable companies, Niinue aims to generate high returns for investors while also providing capital to entrepreneurs.
This document provides instructions for investors to use the Niinue investment platform. It explains how to register an account as either a Standard, Silver, Gold, or Platinum investor, with each level providing additional benefits and access to more features. It then outlines the key sections of the platform, including viewing investment opportunities, communicating with entrepreneurs, investing in campaigns, and accessing employment, bidding or directorship opportunities based on investor level. The tutorial aims to guide new investors on navigating the platform and taking advantage of the resources available to evaluate and make investments wisely.
The document discusses what entrepreneurs need to know when seeking venture capital funding. It states that securing venture capital is difficult, with less than 1% of startups receiving it. Investors want to see strong leadership and a cohesive team that can adapt to change. They also want evidence of significant revenue potential and scalability. Simply having a good idea is not enough - the business must demonstrate traits like addressing a large market, producing high returns, and having product traction to attract venture capital funding.
Startup funding scenario in India _Entrepreneur surveySaiswaroopa Iyer
Results of a brief survey conducted among entrepreneurs in India. The subject was about the early stage funding scenario in India. Entrepreneurs responded to several Questions about their experiences in raising funds, challenges faced and future expectations
Whether you've been in business one week or five years, an infusion of funds is always welcome. But what type of financing is best for your business? There are so many factors to consider--from the stage of your business to how much it'll cost to get the money--that just choosing a path to follow can be overwhelming.
It takes more than just a great idea to run a successful business. Entrepreneurs and existing business owners need capital to pursue their vision.
Raising funds is the most tedious and complex question faced by every startups. There are few options by which startups can raise funds are been listed in this presentation
How to raise money via marketplace investingniinue123
- Crowdfunding/marketplace investing allows entrepreneurs, artists, and causes to pitch ideas and raise funds from online communities through websites. It works by setting fundraising goals and deadlines. If goals aren't met by the deadline, no funds are collected.
- To raise funds successfully, one must identify target audiences, plan the campaign in advance with timed messages, leverage social networks, break large projects into smaller pieces, tell a compelling story, and properly credit backers. Focusing on the benefits to backers and engaging supporters are also important.
The document discusses 12 common reasons why startups fail. It provides details for each reason: 1) Market problems where there is no market for the product. 2) Business model failure where the cost to acquire customers is higher than their lifetime value. 3) Poor management team that lacks strategy and execution. 4) Running out of cash before reaching milestones. 5) Developing a product that does not solve customer problems. 6-12 discuss issues like arrogance, shortsightedness, hubris, egotism, sloppiness, imbalance, and inflexibility.
So you want to start a business and need funding. Here are more than a dozen ways to finance your new business, from using your own assets all the way to an initial public offering, just like Facebook.
This document provides information on various venture capital firms operating in India. It lists the name of each firm, the people associated with it, the industries and startups they typically invest in, their investment structures and amounts, and contact details. Some of the major venture capital firms mentioned include Helion Venture Partners, Accel Partners, Sequoia Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, and Kalaari Capital.
This is my presentation in Entrepreneurship Class at Sampoerna University. This presentation is about types of Source of Capital for Small Business.
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Design by: Hedi Fauzi
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The document provides an overview of venture capital, including its history, key roles, advantages, and factors for success. It discusses how venture capital emerged in the US after WWII and fueled growth in the tech industry. Venture capital firms invest in startups and growing companies, and their roles include providing funding, management advice, networking opportunities, and helping companies exit. The advantages are that it promotes innovation, job growth, and profit for investors and entrepreneurs. Factors for success include experience, business skills, judgment, patience, and drive to guide entrepreneurs.
Introduction to Venture Capital and Private Equityguest89b446
I was invited to speak at the HR College of Commerce in Mumbai today as part of their "Corporate Dialogue" lecture series. This deck introduces freshman and sophomore students in commerce, economics and finance to venture capital, private equity and entrepreneurship. It also presents a primer on career options in finance for college graduates in India.
The Fastest Way To Get A Business Started With Other People's Money!Uzzal Hossain
The OPM (Other People’s Money) strategy aid in getting business started with fast startup capital.
As well you need to grow your business; do not let it get stagnant. Do not think that your startup capital by using other people’s money is sufficient. Take progressive steps to enhance your business performance, which brings better profits. Do not depend solely on investors; they, too, expect to see your business grow. .
The document discusses various sources of financing for new businesses. It begins by explaining bootstrapping, which involves operating frugally without external financing. It notes the advantages of bootstrapping include full control and no need to answer to investors, but the disadvantages include slower growth without investment. The document then discusses different types of investors that provide financing over the stages of a business, from friends and family and angel investors in the early stages, to venture capital, asset-based lenders, and public financing like IPOs in later stages.
An Overview of Venture Capital in India by Dhanpal JhaveriStartupCentral
The document summarizes key topics relating to private capital and venture capital in India. It discusses the evolution of private capital in India from the 1980s onward. It provides data on historical venture capital deal value and volume in India, with 2011 being a record year. The top 5 venture capital deals of 2011 are listed. The rest of the document outlines various aspects of the venture capital process, including the pre-investment and post-investment phases, managing exits, tips for a successful partnership between entrepreneurs and investors, and challenges that can arise.
Venture capital is funding provided to startup companies and small businesses with perceived long-term growth potential. It involves three main actors: venture capital funds that manage money from investors, the investors who provide this money, and the entrepreneurial companies that receive the funding. There are typically five stages of venture capital funding as a company grows from an idea to commercialization to expansion. Venture capital carries high risk but also high potential returns and has played an important role in economic growth and job creation.
Venture capital is more than just money - it provides resources like talent, connections and advice to help startup businesses succeed. Venture capitalists work closely with companies, providing guidance and networking opportunities. They typically invest in early stage companies and help them through multiple funding rounds until an exit event like an IPO. Venture capital is best suited for companies that have the potential for high growth and valuation increases that will provide attractive returns for investors.
Heated competition to get into top private-equity funds is leaving some investors out in the cold.
Pension funds, endowments and wealthy individuals that invest with private equity are finding it increasingly hard to get into the most sought-after funds, according to data and industry participants.
Private-equity firms, which raise money from such investors and then put it to work in various investment strategies, are generally filling their coffers faster this year from clients. The proportion of private-equity funds that reached or exceeded the maximum amount the firms set out to raise this year is at its highest level since at least 2009, according to a snapshot of funds for which private-equity tracker Preqin has data. Typically, firms put a limit on the size of the fund they are raising, known as a hard cap, at the beginning of the fundraising process. That hard cap generally can’t be exceeded without approval from fund investors.
As of Nov. 13, 55% of roughly 280 funds for which Preqin had hard-cap data reached or surpassed that maximum size. Last year, 43% of funds hit or exceeded those limits.
SEED Capital is a venture capital firm that finances and assists startups in Denmark and Southern Sweden. It looks for startups in life sciences, IT, and cleantech. SEED has over 70 companies in its portfolio and has had 12 exits with over a 1x return on invested capital. The investment process at SEED involves an introduction, convincing phase where startups pitch internally, a deep diving due diligence phase, and completion with final investment agreements. SEED looks for highly innovative products and teams that can solve big problems and scale to over 1 billion euros in market potential.
Venture capitalists have different interests than entrepreneurs and are less invested in company performance. VCs seek companies in large market categories that have potential to dominate rather than focusing on current valuation. They look for founding teams that can build and lead giant new categories. Additionally, VCs have their own investors to answer to, do relatively few deals each year, and generally prefer less risk than entrepreneurs perceive. The type of VC, whether a smaller one more aligned with founders or a larger one able to invest more but with different priorities, is also an important consideration. Family offices are presented as an alternative source of funding that may better understand entrepreneurial experiences.
This document provides an overview of seed and early stage venture capital for entrepreneurs. It discusses the different stages of startup development and associated funding needs. The stages covered are concept, pre-seed, seed, and early. For each stage, typical funding amounts, timelines, milestones, sources of funding, and risk levels are outlined. The document also discusses angel investors and Small Business Innovation Research grants as potential early funding sources. It emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurs understanding these stages and funding options to develop an appropriate funding strategy.
Venture capital is a type of private equity capital provided to startup companies that are too risky for traditional banks or capital markets. Venture capital funds pool money from third-party investors to invest in these high-risk startups in exchange for equity. Kae Capital is a sector-agnostic venture capital fund that invests between $50,000 to $2.5 million in early-stage companies, primarily in India. They focus on innovative companies addressing gaps in industries like mobile, e-commerce, education, and healthcare. Kae evaluates companies based on their team, innovation, market size, value proposition, and scalability, and provides portfolio companies with guidance on growth.
Venture capital refers to investments made in startup companies and small businesses with high growth potential. The concept originated in the United States in the 1940s. Venture capital is typically invested in stages from seed funding to later expansion rounds. It is a high-risk investment that provides capital as well as management expertise to growing companies. While the venture capital industry has grown in South Asia, Bangladesh has relatively few venture capital funds to support its small and medium enterprises. The document recommends expanding venture capital availability and support for entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.
This document discusses financing options for new or existing businesses. It provides an entrepreneurial profile questionnaire to help entrepreneurs understand their attributes and match them with potential investors. The 9-question profile addresses topics like the entrepreneur's demographic characteristics, business type and market, amount of funding needed and intended uses, and preferences around debt versus equity. Understanding these details helps entrepreneurs find investors that may have an affinity for their business based on factors like location, industry or funding needs.
This document provides information on starting a business, including what an entrepreneur is, qualities of a successful entrepreneur, and initial steps for starting a business such as obtaining insurance, registering the business, and choosing an organizational structure. It also discusses components of a business plan such as an executive summary, company description, marketing plan, and financial projections. The document outlines financing options for starting a business including personal loans, lines of credit, grants, and programs through the Business Development Bank of Canada.
This presentation covers a number of issues relevant to starting and running a business, including:
* Starting a business: What you need to know
* Ownership structures: Pros/Cons of each
* Business plan: Your roadmap to success
* Financing your business
* Building a relationship with your bank
* Why businesses fail
Speaker: Ms Veni Iozzo, Vice President, CML Business Development, CIBC
More information: http://www.marsdd.com/Events/Event-Calendar/Ent101/2007/mechanics-business-20071212.html
So you want to start a business and need funding. Here are more than a dozen ways to finance your new business, from using your own assets all the way to an initial public offering, just like Facebook.
This document provides information on various venture capital firms operating in India. It lists the name of each firm, the people associated with it, the industries and startups they typically invest in, their investment structures and amounts, and contact details. Some of the major venture capital firms mentioned include Helion Venture Partners, Accel Partners, Sequoia Capital, Nexus Venture Partners, and Kalaari Capital.
This is my presentation in Entrepreneurship Class at Sampoerna University. This presentation is about types of Source of Capital for Small Business.
Slide: PowerPoint 2013
Design by: Hedi Fauzi
Image: Freepik, Google Image, Made by myself
If you need the original file for your reference, feel free to ask me via email: hedi.fauzi@hotmail.com with subject [SlideShare] (Your Subject)
The document provides an overview of venture capital, including its history, key roles, advantages, and factors for success. It discusses how venture capital emerged in the US after WWII and fueled growth in the tech industry. Venture capital firms invest in startups and growing companies, and their roles include providing funding, management advice, networking opportunities, and helping companies exit. The advantages are that it promotes innovation, job growth, and profit for investors and entrepreneurs. Factors for success include experience, business skills, judgment, patience, and drive to guide entrepreneurs.
Introduction to Venture Capital and Private Equityguest89b446
I was invited to speak at the HR College of Commerce in Mumbai today as part of their "Corporate Dialogue" lecture series. This deck introduces freshman and sophomore students in commerce, economics and finance to venture capital, private equity and entrepreneurship. It also presents a primer on career options in finance for college graduates in India.
The Fastest Way To Get A Business Started With Other People's Money!Uzzal Hossain
The OPM (Other People’s Money) strategy aid in getting business started with fast startup capital.
As well you need to grow your business; do not let it get stagnant. Do not think that your startup capital by using other people’s money is sufficient. Take progressive steps to enhance your business performance, which brings better profits. Do not depend solely on investors; they, too, expect to see your business grow. .
The document discusses various sources of financing for new businesses. It begins by explaining bootstrapping, which involves operating frugally without external financing. It notes the advantages of bootstrapping include full control and no need to answer to investors, but the disadvantages include slower growth without investment. The document then discusses different types of investors that provide financing over the stages of a business, from friends and family and angel investors in the early stages, to venture capital, asset-based lenders, and public financing like IPOs in later stages.
An Overview of Venture Capital in India by Dhanpal JhaveriStartupCentral
The document summarizes key topics relating to private capital and venture capital in India. It discusses the evolution of private capital in India from the 1980s onward. It provides data on historical venture capital deal value and volume in India, with 2011 being a record year. The top 5 venture capital deals of 2011 are listed. The rest of the document outlines various aspects of the venture capital process, including the pre-investment and post-investment phases, managing exits, tips for a successful partnership between entrepreneurs and investors, and challenges that can arise.
Venture capital is funding provided to startup companies and small businesses with perceived long-term growth potential. It involves three main actors: venture capital funds that manage money from investors, the investors who provide this money, and the entrepreneurial companies that receive the funding. There are typically five stages of venture capital funding as a company grows from an idea to commercialization to expansion. Venture capital carries high risk but also high potential returns and has played an important role in economic growth and job creation.
Venture capital is more than just money - it provides resources like talent, connections and advice to help startup businesses succeed. Venture capitalists work closely with companies, providing guidance and networking opportunities. They typically invest in early stage companies and help them through multiple funding rounds until an exit event like an IPO. Venture capital is best suited for companies that have the potential for high growth and valuation increases that will provide attractive returns for investors.
Heated competition to get into top private-equity funds is leaving some investors out in the cold.
Pension funds, endowments and wealthy individuals that invest with private equity are finding it increasingly hard to get into the most sought-after funds, according to data and industry participants.
Private-equity firms, which raise money from such investors and then put it to work in various investment strategies, are generally filling their coffers faster this year from clients. The proportion of private-equity funds that reached or exceeded the maximum amount the firms set out to raise this year is at its highest level since at least 2009, according to a snapshot of funds for which private-equity tracker Preqin has data. Typically, firms put a limit on the size of the fund they are raising, known as a hard cap, at the beginning of the fundraising process. That hard cap generally can’t be exceeded without approval from fund investors.
As of Nov. 13, 55% of roughly 280 funds for which Preqin had hard-cap data reached or surpassed that maximum size. Last year, 43% of funds hit or exceeded those limits.
SEED Capital is a venture capital firm that finances and assists startups in Denmark and Southern Sweden. It looks for startups in life sciences, IT, and cleantech. SEED has over 70 companies in its portfolio and has had 12 exits with over a 1x return on invested capital. The investment process at SEED involves an introduction, convincing phase where startups pitch internally, a deep diving due diligence phase, and completion with final investment agreements. SEED looks for highly innovative products and teams that can solve big problems and scale to over 1 billion euros in market potential.
Venture capitalists have different interests than entrepreneurs and are less invested in company performance. VCs seek companies in large market categories that have potential to dominate rather than focusing on current valuation. They look for founding teams that can build and lead giant new categories. Additionally, VCs have their own investors to answer to, do relatively few deals each year, and generally prefer less risk than entrepreneurs perceive. The type of VC, whether a smaller one more aligned with founders or a larger one able to invest more but with different priorities, is also an important consideration. Family offices are presented as an alternative source of funding that may better understand entrepreneurial experiences.
This document provides an overview of seed and early stage venture capital for entrepreneurs. It discusses the different stages of startup development and associated funding needs. The stages covered are concept, pre-seed, seed, and early. For each stage, typical funding amounts, timelines, milestones, sources of funding, and risk levels are outlined. The document also discusses angel investors and Small Business Innovation Research grants as potential early funding sources. It emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurs understanding these stages and funding options to develop an appropriate funding strategy.
Venture capital is a type of private equity capital provided to startup companies that are too risky for traditional banks or capital markets. Venture capital funds pool money from third-party investors to invest in these high-risk startups in exchange for equity. Kae Capital is a sector-agnostic venture capital fund that invests between $50,000 to $2.5 million in early-stage companies, primarily in India. They focus on innovative companies addressing gaps in industries like mobile, e-commerce, education, and healthcare. Kae evaluates companies based on their team, innovation, market size, value proposition, and scalability, and provides portfolio companies with guidance on growth.
Venture capital refers to investments made in startup companies and small businesses with high growth potential. The concept originated in the United States in the 1940s. Venture capital is typically invested in stages from seed funding to later expansion rounds. It is a high-risk investment that provides capital as well as management expertise to growing companies. While the venture capital industry has grown in South Asia, Bangladesh has relatively few venture capital funds to support its small and medium enterprises. The document recommends expanding venture capital availability and support for entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.
This document discusses financing options for new or existing businesses. It provides an entrepreneurial profile questionnaire to help entrepreneurs understand their attributes and match them with potential investors. The 9-question profile addresses topics like the entrepreneur's demographic characteristics, business type and market, amount of funding needed and intended uses, and preferences around debt versus equity. Understanding these details helps entrepreneurs find investors that may have an affinity for their business based on factors like location, industry or funding needs.
This document provides information on starting a business, including what an entrepreneur is, qualities of a successful entrepreneur, and initial steps for starting a business such as obtaining insurance, registering the business, and choosing an organizational structure. It also discusses components of a business plan such as an executive summary, company description, marketing plan, and financial projections. The document outlines financing options for starting a business including personal loans, lines of credit, grants, and programs through the Business Development Bank of Canada.
This presentation covers a number of issues relevant to starting and running a business, including:
* Starting a business: What you need to know
* Ownership structures: Pros/Cons of each
* Business plan: Your roadmap to success
* Financing your business
* Building a relationship with your bank
* Why businesses fail
Speaker: Ms Veni Iozzo, Vice President, CML Business Development, CIBC
More information: http://www.marsdd.com/Events/Event-Calendar/Ent101/2007/mechanics-business-20071212.html
The document provides an overview of the key considerations for starting a business, including researching the market, choosing an ownership structure, registering the business, and preparing a business plan. It discusses sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations as potential ownership structures. It also outlines how to finance a business through equity financing like personal savings or investors, and debt financing like lines of credit, term loans, or government programs. The document concludes with common reasons why businesses fail like being undercapitalized, poor management, or failing to adapt.
This document provides guidance on financing a business start-up. It discusses developing an effective business plan with financial projections, sales forecasts, and an exit strategy. Sources of financing discussed include banks, venture capital, finance companies, and government loans/grants. Banks primarily look for management experience and a viable plan to repay obligations. Venture capital wants high returns and board representation. The key is having a strong business plan and pitch that convinces lenders of the opportunity and manages their expectations and risks. Maintaining transparent communications after receiving financing is also advised.
This is a BDC presentation and not StartMeUp Ryerson.
The BDC promotes entrepreneurship by providing highly tailored financing, venture capital and consulting services to help companies continue with operations and to promote their success.
importance of Business plan in entrepreneurshipNeha Chouhan
This document discusses the importance of developing a business plan for entrepreneurship. It begins by defining a business and entrepreneurship. It then explains that a business plan is a selling document that conveys the promise of a business to potential backers. The document outlines the key components of a business plan, including an executive summary, company summary, products/services, market analysis, strategy, management, and financials. It emphasizes that a business plan provides insight into a business, can help secure financing, and allows owners to objectively evaluate strengths and weaknesses. Developing an extensive plan takes time but can prevent business failure and guide long-term success.
How to get a startup business loan with no money? If you are facing this problem, then you are in the right place. and sometimes getting a startup business loan with no money that can be challenging, but it's not impossible. Start by developing a well-researched business plan that highlights your market potential and revenue projections. Explore government-backed loan programs, such as Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, which offer favorable terms for startups.
Throughout this article, today we will explore "how to get a business loan with no money" and how seek out alternative funding sources like angel investors, venture capitalists, or crowdfunding platforms. Building a strong personal and professional network can also help you connect with potential lenders. Be prepared to demonstrate your commitment and passion for the business, and consider leveraging personal assets or securing a co-signer if possible. Persistence and thorough preparation are key to securing funding for your startup.
Here are the top 10 frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to business.pdfLife Today
A business plan is a comprehensive written document that outlines the goals, strategies, and operations of a company. It serves as a roadmap for a business, detailing its mission, vision, target market, financial projections, and various other key aspects. A well-structured business plan provides a clear and strategic direction for the company, helping entrepreneurs and stakeholders understand how the business will operate, grow, and achieve its objectives.
This document discusses various sources of funding available to entrepreneurs, including bootstrapping, personal savings, friends and family, banks, venture capitalists, private investors, and public offerings. It describes different types of funding such as debt, equity, and various financial instruments. The key sources of startup funding mentioned are personal savings, credit cards, loans from friends and family, followed by potential sources such as banks, venture capitalists, government grants, private investors if the business grows successfully.
This document provides information on business services offered by Really Useful Brokers and Really Useful Factoring, including business planning, funding options, cash flow management, and outsourcing services. Funding options discussed include grants, the Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme, small business loans, cash flow finance, asset-based lending, and unsecured business finance. Contact information is also provided for commercial finance providers.
Concepts of a Business by Harlan Harley Kirwan HarleyKirwan
The document provides an overview of key elements to include when creating a business plan. It discusses including an executive summary that introduces the business and key details. It also recommends including sections on the business concept, market analysis, management team, marketing plan, and financial plan. The financial plan section specifically translates business goals into financial targets and projections. The document emphasizes that a strong business plan can help attract investors, set milestones, and monitor business progress.
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The document discusses the key elements of an effective business plan, including an executive summary, business concept, market analysis, management team, marketing plan, financial plan, and operations/management plan. It emphasizes that a good business plan is essential for attracting investors, outlining the business, and setting milestones for success. The document provides guidance on how to develop each section of a business plan to clearly present the goals, strategies, and financial projections of a company.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective business plan. It outlines key components that should be included in a business plan, such as an executive summary, business concept, market analysis, management team, marketing plan, and financial plan. The financial plan is described as the most essential part, as it shows investors timeframes for becoming profitable. An effective business plan can help attract investors, set business goals and milestones, and monitor business performance.
The document provides guidance on creating an effective business plan. It outlines key components that should be included in a business plan, such as an executive summary, business concept, market analysis, management team, marketing plan, and financial plan. The financial plan is described as the most essential part, as it shows investors timeframes for becoming profitable. An effective business plan can help attract investors, set business goals and milestones, and monitor business performance.
The document discusses the key elements of an effective business plan, including an executive summary, business concept, market analysis, management team, marketing plan, financial plan, and operations/management plan. It emphasizes that a good business plan is essential for attracting investors, outlining the business, and setting milestones for success. The document provides guidance on how to develop each section of a business plan to clearly present the goals, strategies, and financial projections of a company.
based on entrepreneurship and the business.Bojamma2
The document provides guidance on creating an effective business plan. It outlines key components that should be included in a business plan, such as an executive summary, business concept, market analysis, management team, marketing plan, and financial plan. The financial plan is described as the most essential part, as it shows investors timeframes for becoming profitable. An effective business plan can help attract investors, set business goals and milestones, and monitor business performance.
The document discusses the key elements of an effective business plan, including an executive summary, business concept, market analysis, management team, marketing plan, financial plan, and operations plan. It emphasizes that a good business plan is essential for attracting investors, outlining the business, and setting milestones for success. The document provides guidance on how to develop each section of a business plan to clearly present the goals, strategy, finances, and operations of a business.
This document provides an overview of creating an effective business plan. It identifies the key elements that should be included in a business plan, such as an executive summary, business concept, market analysis, management team, marketing plan, and financial plan. The document explains that a good business plan is important for attracting investors, testing the viability of your business ideas, outlining each area of the business, and setting milestones. It also stresses that an effective business plan clearly defines goals and describes how the business will achieve those goals.
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This presentation is a curated compilation of PowerPoint diagrams and templates designed to illustrate 20 different digital transformation frameworks and models. These frameworks are based on recent industry trends and best practices, ensuring that the content remains relevant and up-to-date.
Key highlights include Microsoft's Digital Transformation Framework, which focuses on driving innovation and efficiency, and McKinsey's Ten Guiding Principles, which provide strategic insights for successful digital transformation. Additionally, Forrester's framework emphasizes enhancing customer experiences and modernizing IT infrastructure, while IDC's MaturityScape helps assess and develop organizational digital maturity. MIT's framework explores cutting-edge strategies for achieving digital success.
These materials are perfect for enhancing your business or classroom presentations, offering visual aids to supplement your insights. Please note that while comprehensive, these slides are intended as supplementary resources and may not be complete for standalone instructional purposes.
Frameworks/Models included:
Microsoft’s Digital Transformation Framework
McKinsey’s Ten Guiding Principles of Digital Transformation
Forrester’s Digital Transformation Framework
IDC’s Digital Transformation MaturityScape
MIT’s Digital Transformation Framework
Gartner’s Digital Transformation Framework
Accenture’s Digital Strategy & Enterprise Frameworks
Deloitte’s Digital Industrial Transformation Framework
Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Framework
PwC’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cisco’s Digital Transformation Framework
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Are you ready to start?
What is an entrepreneur?
– "An entrepreneur is a person who
assumes the organization, management
and risks involved in a business
venture."
Qualities that make a successful
entrepreneur:
– Decision Maker
– Analytical Ability (problem solving skills)
– Good Interpersonal Skills
– High Drive (highly motivated)
– Risk Taker
What you need:
Personal skills
Business knowledge
A good idea!
Start-up money
Support
Good personal
credit history
What you need:
Personal skills
Business knowledge
A good idea!
Start-up money
Support
Good personal
credit history
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Lets get down to business
From a legal
stand point
From a fiscal
stand point
From an insurance
stand point
Choose the form of
business:
– Sole proprietor
– Partnership, or
– Incorporation
Register your form
of business
Get a business
licence
Get a business
number
Register for GST
and PST
Buy business
insurance
– Liability
– Disability
– Key people
– Business interruption
Prepare to have
employees
First steps to start a business:
4. 4
Your proposal
Your proposal will include your business
plan as well as additional documentation
such as:
–Market research
–Industry trends
–Other information supporting your
project’s viability
5. 5
Your business plan
What is a business plan:
A business plan can help
you detail your goals, and
serves as an operational
plan for achieving them
Everyone who is going
into business and who is
operating a business requires
a business plan
Why a business plan?
It describes your business
It conveys your vision to
potential investors
It explains your business
goals
It raises potential problems
and ways to solve them
It states the amount of
capital required to finance
your venture
Why a business plan?
It describes your business
It conveys your vision to
potential investors
It explains your business
goals
It raises potential problems
and ways to solve them
It states the amount of
capital required to finance
your venture
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Your business plan
What it should include:
1. An executive summary
2. A description of your company
3. A description of your management team
4. An overview of your marketing plan
5. Human resources plan
6. Financial planning
7. Appendices that boost your credibility
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Your business plan
What it should include:
1. An executive summary
Your industry, products/services, competitive
advantages, amount of financing required
2. A description of your company
Legal status, date company founded, mission,
objectives and vision
3. A description of your management team
Roles, experience and competence, education
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Your Business plan
Overview of your
Marketing plan
Is there a proven market
for your products or
services?
Who are your competitors?
What is your client profile?
What will you offer that is
better?
How will you get them to
switch?
Overview of your
Marketing plan
Is there a proven market
for your products or
services?
Who are your competitors?
What is your client profile?
What will you offer that is
better?
How will you get them to
switch?
4. Marketing Plan
Four sections should be detailed:
1. Your product or services
Why your products/services will sell?
1. Your market potential
Target clients, market size and
penetration, demographic factors
1. Overview of your competition
Their strengths and weaknesses
1. Marketing strategy
Overview of your Marketing plan,
media chosen, partners, etc.
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Your Business plan
5. Human resource plan
– Determine how you will recruit, retain and develop employees:
– HR Policy
– Subcontracting and outside professionals
– Organizational and development plan
6. Financial planning
– Forecasts, balance sheet, statement of income, cash flow
budget
7. Appendices that boost your credibility
– Brief bios of your management team, market studies, client
testimonials, etc.
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Finding financing
What lenders look for:
Proof of experience, skills, determination, and self-
confidence to successfully carry out your project
Your personal credit history – past performance can
affect perception about how you will perform in the future
Your business plan must be clear, structured, and short,
but it must cover all elements of your business idea
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Finding financing
What lenders look for:
For new and existing companies:
–Forecast for next 2 years
–A cash flow analysis that describes
your forecasts:
• Shows the seasonal fluctuations in your
business and prescribes the need for capital
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Financing to get started
Finding initial financing:
Proof that you have a long-term
commitment to your project
Proof that you have a long-term
commitment to your project
1. Personal investment
money: Cash/collateral on
your assets.
Bankers consider this asset as “patient
capital”
Bankers consider this asset as “patient
capital”
2. Gift capital or love money:
Money loaned by loved one
and that will be repaid later.
3. Investments from others:
Money you raise from
investors.
Bankers regard such investment highly
Proof that your idea is sound but can often
diminish the degree of control you have
over you own company
Bankers regard such investment highly
Proof that your idea is sound but can often
diminish the degree of control you have
over you own company
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Financing to get started
Finding initial financing:
Policy for paying suppliers based on their
payment conditions (often 30 or 60 days after
delivery).
Check with each supplier, since many offer
discounts for quick payment.
Policy for paying suppliers based on their
payment conditions (often 30 or 60 days after
delivery).
Check with each supplier, since many offer
discounts for quick payment.
4. Supplier (A/P)
Financing:
You may have access to grants, subsidies or
tax credits to help recover expenses such as
salaries or equipment.
You may have access to grants, subsidies or
tax credits to help recover expenses such as
salaries or equipment.
5. Grants,
Subsidies and
Tax Credits:
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Financing to get started
Money loaned to you, not your business
Loan secured by your personal assets
Many banks offer this type of loan to start-up businesses
or those with few assets (land, building or equipment)
Money loaned to you, not your business
Loan secured by your personal assets
Many banks offer this type of loan to start-up businesses
or those with few assets (land, building or equipment)
1. Personal Loan
Type of loans:
Short term, flexible financing that you manage yourself
Borrowing as much as you need up to a determined
amount
Secured by your inventory and accounts receivable, and
your bank can require full repayment at any time
Short term, flexible financing that you manage yourself
Borrowing as much as you need up to a determined
amount
Secured by your inventory and accounts receivable, and
your bank can require full repayment at any time
2. Operating Loan
- Also called
Line of Credit
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Financing to get started
Long-term financing option for fixed assets such as
equipment, land or building
Long-term financing option for fixed assets such as
equipment, land or building
3. Term Loan
Type of loans:
Long-term financing to cover projects such as
Growth, Export, Marketing, e-Business, R&D, etc.
Help provide you the cash flow to fuel your growth
Complement your existing line of credit
Long-term financing to cover projects such as
Growth, Export, Marketing, e-Business, R&D, etc.
Help provide you the cash flow to fuel your growth
Complement your existing line of credit
4. Working capital
Loan
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Financing to get started
About BDC:
BDC is a Crown corporation with a mission to help Canadian
entrepreneurs start and grow their companies
BDC acts as a complementary lender in the market and
operates on a commercial basis (must be financially
sustainable)
Building tomorrow's businesses:
For over 60 years, BDC has provided flexible financing and
consulting solutions that are tailored to the needs of
entrepreneurs and designed to help their business prosper
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Why choose BDC
BDC can provide support to entrepreneurs who:
Are in the start-up or early growth phase
(first 12 months of sales)
Can demonstrate realistic market and sales potential
Possess experience or expertise in their chosen field
Demonstrate key personal characteristics of a successful
entrepreneur
Have assembled a competent management team
Have invested reasonable financial resources in the
enterprise
Can provide personal and credit references
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Why choose BDC
Co-Vision
(Start-up financing program)
Term Financing
(Flexible long-term financing)
Customized term financing up to
$150,000
For new businesses demonstrating
long-term viability
BDC can provide personalized
management support
Can not be used for change of
ownership
For a variety of commercially viable
projects such as:
– expansion
– plant overhauls
– purchase of existing businesses
– acquisition of fixed assets
In some cases, may be used to
reconstitute working capital depleted
by capital expenditures or to finance
sales growth
BDC start-up solutions at a glance:
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Why choose BDC
BDC start-up solutions offer a total solution
for entrepreneurs
BDC may be able to offer:
– Up to $150,000 in financing
– Up to a 6-year repayment period
– Progressive or seasonal repayment options
tailored to your business’s cash flow
– Consulting and mentoring solutions
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Good to know…
Insights on investors and lenders
Many entrepreneurs are intuitive and rely on their
experience, industry knowledge, and gut feelings to tell
them whether a project “makes sense”
Most bankers are methodical, and won’t draw conclusions
quickly- especially if they don’t have all the facts before them
Given that they don’t have your technical knowledge, they
will want to see that you have thoroughly analyzed and
planned your project
A thought out business plan is key to your success
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Useful resources
To help you get started:
Strategis (Industry Canada): www.strategis.ic.gc.ca
– Useful resource to find industry-related information and tons of
information on what you need to do to get your business started
Canada Business Service Centre: www.cbsc.org
– Excellent resource centre to help in writing business plans,
determining types of loans and other resources that may be
applicable to your business
BDC: www.bdc.ca/startup or 1-800 INFO BDC
– # 1 resource for all your financing and consulting needs.
Templates of business plans available and lots of pertinent info.
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Thank you!
To find out more about BDC
Contact: Marie Bruno, Senior Manager
153 Great Northern Road
Phone: (705) 941-3039
marie.bruno@bdc.ca
www.bdc.ca
Editor's Notes
Personal skills
Determination
Ability to take decisions
Coordination skills: Ability to juggle several jobs
Organization skills: Organize all resources to make the business run efficiently
Ability to deal with stress
Self-confidence
Business knowledge
Know your product / service / market
Know what the competition offers
Know what you’re talking about!
Ability to manage yourself and eventually other people
Ability to manage money: Cash flow, credit line, financing and to negotiate with clients / suppliers
Start-up money
Savings - Love-money - Banks - Personal credit - Associate - Silent investors
Support
Surround yourself with a strong support system :Family, Friends, Professionals
Get involved in community associations: Network with local business groups
Which Structure is for You?
Sole Proprietorship: Unincorporated business owned by one person, called a "proprietor." The owner does not have separate legal status from the business (although the business name itself may have to be registered) and pays personal income tax on the net taxable income generated by the business.
ADVANTAGES
Simplest and least expensive to set up, minimal registration requirements
Inexpensive to maintain
Proprietor owns the profits and runs the business
Possible tax benefits: e.g. losses may be applied against other income of proprietor
DISADVANTAGES
You’re on your own
You assume all the risk of the business. You are responsible for payment of all business debts. Creditors can seize your personal assets
Possible tax disadvantages e.g. profits must be added to personal income.
Partnership: An association or relationship between two or more individuals or corporations that join together to operate a trade or business for profit. Partners include their share of income or losses on personal or corporate income tax returns.
ADVANTAGES
Easy to set up and very flexible
Partners provide additional capital and skills
DISADVANTAGES
If disagreements arise, business can suffer
Partners assume personal liability for debts of the business
Incorporation: A separate legal entity which can enter into contracts and own property, separately and distinctly from its owners who are the shareholders. A corporation has to pay tax on its net taxable income and file its own income tax return. A corporation can be federally or provincially incorporated.
ADVANTAGES
Limited liability of the owner(s) – liabilities generally limited to individual's personal investment in the business
Money for the business can be raised by selling shares (equity) or by issuing debt (a promise to pay)
DISADVANTAGES
Paperwork required to meet regulations can be onerous
Tax rules can be complex
More expensive and complicated to set up and maintain
Tips for an effective proposal
Written simply: Put yourself in your reader’ shoes. Long complicated words and sentences won’t impress your banker as much as the right information.
Work with a professional if writing isn’t your force, BDC Consulting can help you put a good proposal together.
Back-up any statements with facts.
Don’t write a novel. It must be complete, but concise.
Image counts. If you’re not particularly talented in page layout, work with a professional.
Your proposal must show your company at is best and convince the reader that your are uniquely qualified to make your project succeed.
Sell yourself!
What your business plan says about your company:
A business plan conveys:
Your business goals
Strategies you'll use to meet them
Potential problems that may confront your business and ways to solve them
Organizational structure of your business (including titles and responsibilities)
States the amount of capital required to finance your venture and keep it going until it breaks even.
It needs to be constructed somewhat like a story…. Needs to answer what, who, where, when, why, as well as how.
1) A good executive summary is, above all, short. It should briefly describe:
• Your industry
• The products and services you offer or plan to offer
• Your competitive advantage
• The amount of financing required and why
• Your company or your credentials (in 50 words or less)
TIP: Executive summary should be done last.
2) Description of your company, this section provides details about your company and should include:
• Company name
• Address
• Legal status (sole proprietorship, Partnership, Corp., Coop.)
• Date company founded
• Mission, objectives and vision, industry
3) Description of your management team:
Sell yourself and your management team. Include information such as:
Your respective roles (such as President, Chief Financial Officer, Marketing and Sales, Research and Development, Technology…)
Your experience and competence (be sure to highlight similar or related projects)
Your education
Include the following sections:
Product or services: A description of what you offer and explanation of how your clients will benefit (why your products or services will sell)
Market Potential: Include information about the future of your market or industry.
Economics: facts about your industry (market size, market share, current demand, trends, consumer preferences, trends in product development.
How to overcome barriers such as: high capital costs, production costs, marketing costs, brand recognition, training & skills, unique technology & patents, shipping costs, etc…
3. Your Competition: Offer proof that you know your competition well, marketing efforts, future prospects. Show your competitive advantage and how you will stand out; analyze the possible reactions of your competitors to your presence and indicate how your plan takes this into account.
4. Your Marketing Strategy: An overview of your marketing plan:
Addresses the previous 3 sections and includes proof of effectiveness as well as information on the media chosen, partners, etc.
Be specific; give statistics, numbers & sources. Marketing plan will be the basis, later on, of the all-important sales projection.
HR planning: In many industries, qualified human resources are scarce. You might have to explain how you will have the ability to recruit, retain and develop your human resources. Be sure to mention:
What type of HR policies you would privileged to attract qualified employees
• Any subcontracting you plan to do
• Outside professionals you plan to use (lawyers/accountants, etc.)
• An overview of your organizational and development plans (your major divisions, training initiatives, career planning, etc.)
Financial planning: This is the section that provides financial forecasts for the next 2 to 3 years and should include:
• Balance sheet
• Statement of income
• Cash flow budget (if possible, 3 scenarios – best-case, realistic and worst-case)
Appendices: Appendices do not add any new information – their purpose is to show that your proposal is based on facts.
Brief bios of your management team
Market studies or other research that supports your conclusions
Proof of any calculations or hypotheses such as copies of leases, subcontractor estimates, letters of intent
Client testimonials
Lenders will also have a high interest in:
The amount of personal investment (money and/or equipment) you are investing in your project
If there is a risk sharing strategy with a third party (another bank for instance) or
If you are counting on your financial institution to take all the risk.
BDC Working capital solutions
Complement your existing line of credit
Help provide you the cash flow to fuel your growth.
Offering flexible repayment terms and,
Up to $150,000 long-term financing,
BDC can be a winning partner for success.Financing possibilities:
Increase inventory to boost sales and receivables;
Provide working capital required to develop new markets and products;
Pay R&D costs associated with introducing these new products or services;
Finance development of e-commerce initiatives, such as Web sites;
Implement a marketing plan or growth strategy;
Explore new export markets;
Adopt quality management standards, such as ISO certifications and HACCP.
One of the few financial institution to provide financing as well as consulting solutions across the country
Provides financing at every stage of growth
Work hand-in-hand with chartered banks and Caisses as we don to offer short term financing and are there to share the risks with them
We do not offer grants nor interest-free loans and have eligibility criteria to respect (no loans to businesses operating in industries related to the promotion of alcohol, sex or gaming and to companies that do not respect environmental regulations).
Co-Vision Solution is designed to encourage the creation of new businesses that have good prospects of being viable by providing term financing adapted to their needs.
Solution offered to most industries with an emphasis on manufacturing, distribution, construction, business services and tourism
Home-based businesses: some conditions apply
Businesses with store front operations in the house of one of the owner(s) and
Businesses with no store front operations, which include the internet businesses.
Changes of ownership are not eligible with Co-Vision solution but can be assessed under other type of loan at BDC
Maximum total commitment: $150K
Restaurant / Retail industries / Home-based business: minimum required credit score.
Line of Credit (personal or corporate) is mandatory for cash flow needs (Working capital)
Equity: debt to equity ratio: must not exceed 4:1
Repayment period: 6 years including initial postponement period of 12 months.
Blended payments are not allowed.
Documents needed:
Business plan mandatory (including financial forecasts and opening balance sheet)
Personal statements of Assets is mandatory (with proofs of declared assets)
Signed permission to do an Equifax check on ALL shareholders
Possibility of deferred capital payment
Guaranteed term: financing cannot be recalled without due cause
Your choice of floating or fixed interest rates
Fast track, no penalty repayment options up to 15% of remaining balance per year.
CBDC
Community Business Development Corporations stimulate private sector employment through business financing, counselling and advisory services to small businesses.
Visit www.dbdc.ca to find the CBDC nearest you and view their profile.