HOSTED BY COMMUNITY FUTURES SASKATCHEWAN // MERIDIAN REGION

Everything a Startup needs to know to successfully raise money in Saskatchewan:

- Where to find money in Saskatchewan*

- How much it's going to cost you

- How to get lenders/investors to say YES;

*Information on funding programs specific to entrepreneurs with disabilities will be also provided.

There’s money out there (and lots of it) to start and grow your business. But tapping into it is another ball game completely. In fact, accessing capital can be a Startup’s biggest challenge. Not to mention an on-going on. Because when you’re truly “growing” your business the need to raise funds is ever present.

In this session, we'll cover the essential, need-to-know basics such as your credit score and its impact on your ability to find money, the difference between equity and debt financing, as well as tips on perfecting your pitch to lenders and investors.

WHAT YOU'LL GET OUT OF THE BOOTCAMP //

- How to best structure your business for a capital raise

- Knowing if debt or equity financing is a better fit for you

- How to build a compelling pitch deck

Let us know if you require any specific disability accommodation.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER //

Taunya Woods Richardson’s reputation as a Startup's money maven is built on her ability to dive into the uncomfortable topic of finance with tremendous transparency, empathy and humour. She is a thought leader, solution architect and financial literacy champion, with the rare ability to both motivate entrepreneurs and equip them with actionable change strategies to better control their finances and outcomes.

ABOUT THE HOST //

Community Futures is a part of a national economic development program that has been supporting small business and community economic development since 1986. Community Futures strives to build social, community economic and entrepreneurial capacity, placing emphasis on long-range planning and results. www.cfsask.ca

Supported by The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) helping people with disabilities or health conditions start or expand businesses in rural Saskatchewan. This program is open to anyone with a viable business idea who has a self-declared disability or a health condition. www.justwatchmecontest.ca

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