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Growing Investment to Grow Regional Business

By GACC - 2nd April 2003 - Back to News

Growing Investment To Grow Regional Business

Better Manage The Growth Regional Business

Access to capital and expertise is imperative to the success of all entrepreneurial ventures. This seminar shows you how to attract investors to your business and helps you make the right funding decisions. Topics covered include:

The roadmap for investment Sources of capital Becoming investment-ready What documents you need

Meeting legal compliance Leveraging intellectual property Reaching export markets Successful case studies

You will also be provided with additional material and comprehensive course notes, which includes:

Investment readiness guide CD Template investment document

Case Study Booklet Six Steps into Export Guide

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Gain an understanding of the different ways to fund your business
• Learn how to make your business attractive for investors/financiers
• Improve your ability to achieve growth

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Business owners seeking capital for growth

WHEN:	Wednesday, 2 April 2003
WHERE:	The Latrobe Motel and Convention Centre Princes Highway TRARALGON  VIC  3844
TIME:	3:30pm - 7:00pm
COST:	FREE

If you would like to register please contact Alison Turner, Gippsland Area Consultative Committee on (03) 5175 0600 or email alisont@gippslandacc.com.au

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