The objective of the seminar is to outline the process involved in raising venture capital.  Participants will learn about the venture capital market in Ireland; the main players, available funds and who to target for funding.

Who Should Attend:
Owners/managers of either new or existing companies with:-

(a)          A clear and demonstratable business concept

(b)         A business plan including basic financial projections

(c)          An initial investment and the need for additional capital

1.  Self assessment/start your own business

2.  Legal issues for start ups

3.  Preparing a business plan

4.  Marketing for the small business – an introduction

5.  Researching the market

6.  Finance

7.  Funding sources/ approaches

8.  Basic bookkeeping

9.  Sales

10. ICT and the small business

How to manage your debtors, handling new accounts, paper documentation, collect bad debts, third party legal options, systems etc.