I received an invite from TD Canada Trust to attend a webinar on cash flow. It looks like it will be very practical.
This webinar will show you:
- Practical tips to help boost cash reserves
- How to recognize the danger signs of poor cash management
- Info on the free accounting tools and expert help that’s available
Here is the link: 7 Tips to Improve Your Business Cash Flow.
Please call New Business Navigators today at 604.308.2450 for better business results tomorrow!
Thank you.
Ken Flanders
General Manager
New Business Navigators
604.308.2450
ken@newbusinessnavigators.ca
Showing posts with label Finance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Finance. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Financing A Business
I attended a seminar on March 8, 2012 hosted by the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Food Innovation Centre of BC. The guest speaker was Corey Keith of Keith & Associates. His presentation addressed the various options of financing a business. He explained a new business will use different financing methods then a mature business. Then he clearly explained the pros and cons of the different methods. Please contact Corey if you are looking for advice on how to best finance your business.
Please call us today at 604.308.2450 better results tomorrow!
Thank you.
Ken Flanders
General Manager
New Business Navigators
604.308.2450
ken@newbusinessnavigators.ca
Please call us today at 604.308.2450 better results tomorrow!
Thank you.
Ken Flanders
General Manager
New Business Navigators
604.308.2450
ken@newbusinessnavigators.ca
Friday, September 23, 2011
Equity vs Debt
If you have not visited Khan Academy for a while please click here: http://www.khanacademy.org. There are many good business videos to watch and learn from. I recently watched Equity vs Debt and learned several important lessons: http://www.khanacademy.org/video/equity-vs--debt?playlist=Venture+Capital+and+Capital+Markets. Check it out!
If you want better sales tomorrow, please call us today at 604.308.2450.
Thank you.
Regards,
Ken Flanders
General Manager
New Business Navigators
604.308.2450
ken@newbusinessnavigators.ca
If you want better sales tomorrow, please call us today at 604.308.2450.
Thank you.
Regards,
Ken Flanders
General Manager
New Business Navigators
604.308.2450
ken@newbusinessnavigators.ca
Monday, May 17, 2010
Money and Start Up Let's Read
This is the start of an article from inc.com. Please read it!
"Greg Gianforte thinks he knows the single best way to launch a business. Here's his secret:
"Bootstrap it."
That's how Gianforte launched his first company, software maker Brightwork Development Inc., in 1986. Eight years later he and his partners sold the business to McAfee Associates for more than $10 million -- a move that enabled Gianforte to retire to Bozeman, Mont., at age 33. After realizing that he couldn't spend the rest of his life fly-fishing, Gianforte started his second major venture, RightNow Technologies Inc. In almost five years, RightNow has grown from a spare bedroom in Gianforte's home to 230 employees and $30 million in sales. So it's understandable that he might think that he's onto something good here."
Click here for the rest of the article: Gianforte continued
Call us at 604.308.2450 today for better sales tomorrow!
Ken
GM
NBN
"Greg Gianforte thinks he knows the single best way to launch a business. Here's his secret:
"Bootstrap it."
That's how Gianforte launched his first company, software maker Brightwork Development Inc., in 1986. Eight years later he and his partners sold the business to McAfee Associates for more than $10 million -- a move that enabled Gianforte to retire to Bozeman, Mont., at age 33. After realizing that he couldn't spend the rest of his life fly-fishing, Gianforte started his second major venture, RightNow Technologies Inc. In almost five years, RightNow has grown from a spare bedroom in Gianforte's home to 230 employees and $30 million in sales. So it's understandable that he might think that he's onto something good here."
Click here for the rest of the article: Gianforte continued
Call us at 604.308.2450 today for better sales tomorrow!
Ken
GM
NBN
Friday, March 26, 2010
Funding Opportunity for Technology Start-Ups
This article is copied directly from New Ventures BC and could be an excellent opportunity if you are an inventor or entrepreneur that is involved in a technology based products or services. Have a look and decide for yourself if this is the right tool for you.
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“New Ventures BC Competition 2010
Invest $200 in your technology business idea and learn how to develop it into a profitable company.
New Ventures BC is one of North America’s largest technology business-idea competitions.
It’s like a boot camp for business start-ups.
• Learn from some of B.C’s best business experts at our business-education seminars
• Network with top professionals in business, law, finance, government and academia
• Improve your business and strategies during each round of competition
• Receive advice and insight from mentors In Round 3
• Present your condensed business plan to a panel of ‘angel’ investors, venture capitalists and industry experts in Round 4
Plus, competition winners will share $300,000 in prize packages.
New Ventures BC is open to any B.C. resident, team or business with an innovative technology product or service that has not yet secured significant financing from external investors (i.e. investors other than friends, family and company founders).
The $200 fee covers all of the New Ventures BC business-education seminars and networking events – plus entry in the competition.”
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Cheers,
Ken
GM
NBN
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“New Ventures BC Competition 2010
Invest $200 in your technology business idea and learn how to develop it into a profitable company.
New Ventures BC is one of North America’s largest technology business-idea competitions.
It’s like a boot camp for business start-ups.
• Learn from some of B.C’s best business experts at our business-education seminars
• Network with top professionals in business, law, finance, government and academia
• Improve your business and strategies during each round of competition
• Receive advice and insight from mentors In Round 3
• Present your condensed business plan to a panel of ‘angel’ investors, venture capitalists and industry experts in Round 4
Plus, competition winners will share $300,000 in prize packages.
New Ventures BC is open to any B.C. resident, team or business with an innovative technology product or service that has not yet secured significant financing from external investors (i.e. investors other than friends, family and company founders).
The $200 fee covers all of the New Ventures BC business-education seminars and networking events – plus entry in the competition.”
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Cheers,
Ken
GM
NBN
Friday, April 3, 2009
Looking for Investors?
Call for Company Applications to present and exhibit to pre-screened private equity investors (20+ already pre-registered) at the 25th Angel Forum on May 26 in Vancouver. 70 investors registered for November's Angel Forum and two companies were funded to-date.
Survey: Over 80 Investors responded to our March 2009 survey: Outlook for Private Investing in 2009
- 78% said they would invest in the right new company in next 3 months and 30% would invest more than $150k
- 45% said Q2 of 2009 is the best time to invest and only 19% said they would only invest after Q1 of 2010
- 55% prefer companies with some sales < $1 million and 38% would consider pre-revenue companies
- Valuation of Pre-Revenue companies must be less than $1 million and < 3x trailing revenue for revenue companies.
"After presenting at a few events like this, I must say that yours is by far the best. Getting people in a room together is the easy part, putting together the follow-up process like you have is what sets it apart and really provides the value for both the entrepreneur and the angel investor". Sarath Samarasekera, CEO, Shopster E-Commerce Inc.
Post Presentation: To improve investor co-investment in your company, deal management and investor collaboration software is used. Our Investors-Only discussion after each presentation, focuses investors on each company and joining a company specific due diligence team. After the Forum, we link up the investors interested in your company with you. Tell your colleagues
Don't Delay: The earlier your registration, the lower the cost. Selection closes when we reach maximum capacity. Last time, over 60 companies applied for the 30 time slots and earlier applicants had a better chance. For presentation / exhibition details, review our Home, Selection Criteria and For Companies web pages. Submit Company Profile here and Apply / Register here Final deadline is May 9.
Sponsors: Business Development Bank - Venture Capital PricewaterhouseCoopers TSX - Venture Exchange Fasken Martineau, Industry Canada-ICT branch Province of BC - Investment Capital.
Questions? email Bob Chaworth-Musters
If you are serious about rasising money for your business, then this the place to start. Thanks for the great resource Bob.
Ken
Survey: Over 80 Investors responded to our March 2009 survey: Outlook for Private Investing in 2009
- 78% said they would invest in the right new company in next 3 months and 30% would invest more than $150k
- 45% said Q2 of 2009 is the best time to invest and only 19% said they would only invest after Q1 of 2010
- 55% prefer companies with some sales < $1 million and 38% would consider pre-revenue companies
- Valuation of Pre-Revenue companies must be less than $1 million and < 3x trailing revenue for revenue companies.
"After presenting at a few events like this, I must say that yours is by far the best. Getting people in a room together is the easy part, putting together the follow-up process like you have is what sets it apart and really provides the value for both the entrepreneur and the angel investor". Sarath Samarasekera, CEO, Shopster E-Commerce Inc.
Post Presentation: To improve investor co-investment in your company, deal management and investor collaboration software is used. Our Investors-Only discussion after each presentation, focuses investors on each company and joining a company specific due diligence team. After the Forum, we link up the investors interested in your company with you. Tell your colleagues
Don't Delay: The earlier your registration, the lower the cost. Selection closes when we reach maximum capacity. Last time, over 60 companies applied for the 30 time slots and earlier applicants had a better chance. For presentation / exhibition details, review our Home, Selection Criteria and For Companies web pages. Submit Company Profile here and Apply / Register here Final deadline is May 9.
Sponsors: Business Development Bank - Venture Capital PricewaterhouseCoopers TSX - Venture Exchange Fasken Martineau, Industry Canada-ICT branch Province of BC - Investment Capital.
Questions? email Bob Chaworth-Musters
If you are serious about rasising money for your business, then this the place to start. Thanks for the great resource Bob.
Ken
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Directory Assistance - Free and Easy
Leave it up to Google to come up with something like this!!! .........
Here's a number worth putting in your cell phone and your home phone speed dial:
1-800-goog411. (a.k.a. 1-800-466-4411)
This is an awesome service from Google, and it's free -- great when you are on the road.
Don't waste your money on information calls and don't waste your time manually dialing the number.
I am driving along in my car and I need to call the golf course but I don't know the number. (Read my example below and watch the short video before you try this.)
I hit the speed dial that I have programmed in (800-goog411), for information.
The voice at the other end says, "City & Province."
I say, " Langley, British Columbia "
He says, "Business, Name or Type of Service."
I say, "NitroLube."
He says, "Connecting" or Details or Back.
Details gives you address and phone number!
How great is that? This is nationwide and Google provides the service absolutely free!
No "Information" charge, and no long distance charge.
Click on the link below and watch the short clip for a quick demonstration.
http://www.google.com/goog411/
This information was supplied by Jason at NitroLube. www.nitrolube.com
Thanks Jason! You're one of the best!
Ken
Here's a number worth putting in your cell phone and your home phone speed dial:
1-800-goog411. (a.k.a. 1-800-466-4411)
This is an awesome service from Google, and it's free -- great when you are on the road.
Don't waste your money on information calls and don't waste your time manually dialing the number.
I am driving along in my car and I need to call the golf course but I don't know the number. (Read my example below and watch the short video before you try this.)
I hit the speed dial that I have programmed in (800-goog411), for information.
The voice at the other end says, "City & Province."
I say, " Langley, British Columbia "
He says, "Business, Name or Type of Service."
I say, "NitroLube."
He says, "Connecting" or Details or Back.
Details gives you address and phone number!
How great is that? This is nationwide and Google provides the service absolutely free!
No "Information" charge, and no long distance charge.
Click on the link below and watch the short clip for a quick demonstration.
http://www.google.com/goog411/
This information was supplied by Jason at NitroLube. www.nitrolube.com
Thanks Jason! You're one of the best!
Ken
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Are you looking for serious investors?
Bob Charworth-Musters and his Angle Form is one the best sources to find serious investors for your company. Please review the following message from Bob and contact him directly if you have questions.
First Call for Company Applications to present and exhibit to 70+ pre-screened private equity investors (20+ already pre-registered) at the 24th Angel Forum on Nov 17th in Vancouver. Nearly 100 investors registered at the last Angel Forum. Two companies are already funded.
"After presenting at a few events like this, I must say that yours is by far the best. Getting people in a room together is the easy part, putting together the follow-up process like you have is what sets it apart and really provides the value for both the entrepreneur and the Angel Investor". Sarath Samarasekera, CEO, Shopster E-Commerce Inc.
August 31st - the lowest cost application deadline (save up to $150) for companies to present. Investor preferences (detailed criteria) are for both tech and non-tech companies at the "starting sales" stage or "established sales" stage with good investor demand for "in-development" stage. Tell your colleagues.
Are you Investor Ready? see Equity Term Sheets and Company Valuation workshop details here
Post Presentation: To improve investor co-investment in a company, we use co-investment software to automate deal management and investor collaboration. Our Investors-Only discussion after each presentation, focuses investors on each company and joining a company specific due diligence team. After the Forum, we link up interested investors with each other and the company.
Don't Delay: Selection has started and registration closes when we reach maximum capacity. Last time, some 70 companies applied for the 30 time slots and earlier applicants had a better chance. For presentation / exhibition details, review our Home and for Companies web pages. Unsure? Submit your Company Profile here Final deadline is October 31st.
Sponsors: Business Development Bank - Venture Capital Price Waterhouse Coopers TSX - Venture Exchange Fasken Martineau, Industry Canada-ICT Branch Province of BC - Investment Capital Questions? Use bob@ANGELforum.org to reach Bob Chaworth-Musters
Good luck and if you need help, please call me.
Ken
First Call for Company Applications to present and exhibit to 70+ pre-screened private equity investors (20+ already pre-registered) at the 24th Angel Forum on Nov 17th in Vancouver. Nearly 100 investors registered at the last Angel Forum. Two companies are already funded.
"After presenting at a few events like this, I must say that yours is by far the best. Getting people in a room together is the easy part, putting together the follow-up process like you have is what sets it apart and really provides the value for both the entrepreneur and the Angel Investor". Sarath Samarasekera, CEO, Shopster E-Commerce Inc.
August 31st - the lowest cost application deadline (save up to $150) for companies to present. Investor preferences (detailed criteria) are for both tech and non-tech companies at the "starting sales" stage or "established sales" stage with good investor demand for "in-development" stage. Tell your colleagues.
Are you Investor Ready? see Equity Term Sheets and Company Valuation workshop details here
Post Presentation: To improve investor co-investment in a company, we use co-investment software to automate deal management and investor collaboration. Our Investors-Only discussion after each presentation, focuses investors on each company and joining a company specific due diligence team. After the Forum, we link up interested investors with each other and the company.
Don't Delay: Selection has started and registration closes when we reach maximum capacity. Last time, some 70 companies applied for the 30 time slots and earlier applicants had a better chance. For presentation / exhibition details, review our Home and for Companies web pages. Unsure? Submit your Company Profile here Final deadline is October 31st.
Sponsors: Business Development Bank - Venture Capital Price Waterhouse Coopers TSX - Venture Exchange Fasken Martineau, Industry Canada-ICT Branch Province of BC - Investment Capital Questions? Use bob@ANGELforum.org to reach Bob Chaworth-Musters
Good luck and if you need help, please call me.
Ken
Monday, May 5, 2008
Understanding Fees and Performance - A Referral Opportunity
Ever wonder why some people seem to build their business faster than others? One major factor is their ability to network and build trust with people. I have observed Ben at several networking meetings and watched how he listens and responds to people. Each time Ben demonstrated care and consideration in his answers. He built trust with each interaction and that is why I can recommend him to you. Here is his offer - I know if you take advantage of it you will not be disappointed.
Understanding Fees and Performance
Let’s face it… The market’s been a bit rough lately. Many Canadian mutual funds are down 6 to 10%, just in the last 6 months.
These same funds are charging management fees from 2.5 - 3%, which means that fees have contributed to as much as 50% of the recent decline!
If a fund manager can make money in a bad market, they should be fairly compensated. However this has not been the case, as the above illustration demonstrates.
It’s time to shine a light in the dark corners of your portfolio, where management fees are steadily eroding its value.
Call me to set up a no obligation portfolio review…
Ben Craig, FMA Financial Advisor Raymond James Ltd. Website: www.raymondjames.ca/bencraigPhone 604-882-1260
Toll Free 1-888-663-4235 Fax 604-882-1299
Thanks for the opportunity to share your professional services Ben.
Ken Flanders,
General Manager
Understanding Fees and Performance
Let’s face it… The market’s been a bit rough lately. Many Canadian mutual funds are down 6 to 10%, just in the last 6 months.
These same funds are charging management fees from 2.5 - 3%, which means that fees have contributed to as much as 50% of the recent decline!
If a fund manager can make money in a bad market, they should be fairly compensated. However this has not been the case, as the above illustration demonstrates.
It’s time to shine a light in the dark corners of your portfolio, where management fees are steadily eroding its value.
Call me to set up a no obligation portfolio review…
Ben Craig, FMA Financial Advisor Raymond James Ltd. Website: www.raymondjames.ca/bencraigPhone 604-882-1260
Toll Free 1-888-663-4235 Fax 604-882-1299
Thanks for the opportunity to share your professional services Ben.
Ken Flanders,
General Manager
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
So You Think You Have Mortgage Insurance - Think Again!
If you are like me then you try and make sure your family is well protected. Thus I have mortgage insurance. It turns out this may not be the protection I think it is.
Please take time to look at this information from Daniel Olson from Sun Life. It may be the best investment you make this year!
Insurance offered by your lender.
Before you complete that application for life or illness insurance offered by your bank take a few minutes to watch this CBC Marketplace report.
Individual insurance provided by a licensed insurance advisor or broker typically costs less, provides you with more options, and you will know if you qualify.
Personal insurance determines if you are insurable at time of application, creditor insurance determines if you were insurable at time of claim.
http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/in_denial/
Daniel Olson
Sun Life Financial Advisor
(604)588-5232 ext 263
(604) 308-9502 cellular
(604) 581-7330 fax
www.sunlife.ca/dan.olson
Ken
Please take time to look at this information from Daniel Olson from Sun Life. It may be the best investment you make this year!
Insurance offered by your lender.
Before you complete that application for life or illness insurance offered by your bank take a few minutes to watch this CBC Marketplace report.
Individual insurance provided by a licensed insurance advisor or broker typically costs less, provides you with more options, and you will know if you qualify.
Personal insurance determines if you are insurable at time of application, creditor insurance determines if you were insurable at time of claim.
http://www.cbc.ca/marketplace/in_denial/
Daniel Olson
Sun Life Financial Advisor
(604)588-5232 ext 263
(604) 308-9502 cellular
(604) 581-7330 fax
www.sunlife.ca/dan.olson
Ken
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