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With a target audience of SMEs and entrepreneurs, this course gives participants an overview of the processes involved in raising various kinds of funds for their activities. It begins by looking at a few techniques to evaluate financial need. Then, it explores the differences between equity, grants and debt (both long and short-term), and details the various capital providers from which SMEs might raise funds. Finally, it concludes with a detailed examination of the process of securing funds, due diligence, and the post-funding relationship that you might want to build with your capital provider. Learn what it takes to raise funds for your business today!
Course structure:
- Module 1: Introduction to Raising Funds for Your Business
- Module 2: Finding the Right Capital Provider for your Needs
- Module 3: Securing Funds
- Forum Task
- Case study Exercise
Target Audience
SMEs and entrepreneurs
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the different financial instruments available to them;
- Explain the basic features of capital providers; and
- How to manage the negotiation and post-financing phase.
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