The Nuts and Bolts Series: Are you ready to take on an external investor?

Lighthouse has a strong track record of supporting entrepreneurs, researchers and inventers on the path from concept to commercialisation. Since July 2008, Lighthouse has worked with over 990 unique enterprises and provided group and peer based services to over 3400 enterprises and individuals. For over five years Lighthouse has successfully delivered business advice, education, mentorship and networking opportunities to help these businesses commercialise their ideas and grow their companies. Lighthouse also delivers programs for the ACT Government including the ACT Microcredit Loan Program. Visitwww.lighthouseinnovation.com.aufor more information.

Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre Ltd

Are you considering investment? Do you know what you need to have ready before hand, during the process and once the investor is on board?
Join us for this workshop on how to get investor ready, presented by Amer Qureshi and Ross Corcoran from Deloitte Private. 
Key points of discussion include:
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Getting organised - your in-house agreements and being due diligence ready;
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Understanding what you need - it could be more than money;
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Valuation approaches and methodologies;
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Negotiating a position;
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The terms and conditions;
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The due diligence process - what does it entail?;
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The shareholder agreement; and
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Ongoing obligations.
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Introducing Amer Qureshi
Amer Qureshi is a Small Business and Entrepreneurship specialist with extensive experience in working with SMEs, start-ups and family-owned business in Australia and internationally.
International published author of 'The A to Z of Healthy Small Business', 'Making Money in Small Business', 'Succeeding in Your Business', 'Tax and Financial Planning for Young Professionals, and 'Leadership Insights'.
Key Expertise:
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Business Planning
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Profitability Analysis and Improvement
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Strategic Financial Management
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Succession Planning
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Organisational Reviews
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Coaching and Mentoring
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Introducing Ross Corcoran
Ross Corcoran is a Manager with Deloitte Private and specialises in providing accounting advice and tax services to a wide range of businesses across many different sectors. Ross is leading the marketing and development of the Deloitte Private Connect offering, which is a unique cloud based accounting solution for businesses that simplifies their record keeping and reporting.
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Accounting Systems
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Cashflow Management
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Tax Structures
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Valuation
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Financial Modelling and Analysis
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Please Note: Refunds will not be issued within the 4 days prior to this workshop.

Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre

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