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Participants will learn how to use basic
financial statements to evaluate the financial health and operation of a
business. They will investigate financing options to understand the
interaction between marketing, management, and operating decisions and the
financial needs of the enterprise. They will become aware of the long-term
effects of different financing decisions on the operations of a firm and the
value to the entrepreneur. They will learn to effectively communicate
opportunities of value in order to finance a new venture.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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understand
the use of basic financial documents in managing a business.
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investigate
the array of investment options available to the entrepreneur.
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identify
real investment opportunities for the participant’s business venture.
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learn to
make decisions as to which investment alternatives to pursue and which to
pass up.
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master tools for screening investment
opportunities in the absence of ‘hard’ financial data.
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make intelligent investment decisions
regarding highly risky entrepreneurial ventures
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develop a
strategic perspective for joint decisions that must be made in terms of
planning and financing.
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