Milestones to Success: Raise Serious Capital for your SME February 9, 2009

Your small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) is doing the hard work to become a worthy investment opportunity. Now it is time to begin raising early-stage capital. But how, from whom, how much, at what price, in what form, on what terms? If you have any of these questions, this seminar is for you. It will provide you with a proven, step-by-step approach to raising serious early-stage capital for your SME.

The seminar:

* identifies the financing options available to early-stage SMEs and describes the pros and cons of each,
* identifies a number of early-stage investor types and describes the different needs and interests of each,
* provides a step-by-step fundraising strategy that has a proven track record of raising serious early-stage capital, and
* describes the milestones that must be achieved in a specific sequence to maximize the effective execution of this fundraising strategy.

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The mechanics of raising serious early-stage capital are described in 8 modules delivered in an action-packed day. These modules are synergetic and together form a comprehensive, effective and efficient roadmap for building an SME destined for financing success.

Who is the principal speaker?

Roger Killen has founded 4 SMEs, taken 1 company public and been an angel investor 5 times. He has 25 years of front-line experience in assisting companies raise seed and expansion capital. Roger has spent the last 10 years developing and delivering business-building and financing seminars to entrepreneurs, SMEs and their stakeholders in BC and the Yukon. Other content experts will address specialized topics.

Official Website: http://www.sfu.ca/uilo/seminars.html