Countries all around the world are joining together to carry the banner of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative aimed at young people everywhere. During the week of November 17 - 23, 2008, partner organizations will conduct a range of activities - from simple speeches to comprehensive competitions - designed to inspire, connect, inform, mentor and engage the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Being an ambassador for your region is not only simple, it will also make permanent mark on New Zealand’s scale towards being known as a center for entrepreneurship around the world. There are many ways to get involved and to show that your region is active in the rise of Global Entrepreneurship Week NZ.
■ Sign up as a member at http://www.unleashingideas.org
■ Start an event in your region and register it with GEW, there are countless types of events that can be held.
■ Events vary in size and type. They can be as small as sitting down with your co-workers for a half an hour and discussing ways to help better change the face of entrepreneurship in New Zealand, or as large as a 200 person lecture on the benefits of entrepreneurship to society. There are endless amounts of events and ideas that can be produced and acted upon. Every registered event counts, and each one will be a huge contribution towards GEW.
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Essential Guide to Capital Raising Workshop
Posted by:
Escalator
Uploaded by:
Escalator
Event Description:
The mi$$ing tool for High Growth potential businesses • How do I get an investor to invest in my business? • What if you had $500K or $1M invested in your business, what would you do? • How do they calculate what my business is worth? This high impact intensive workshop is designed for business owners who want to know more about seeking external investment and how to go about securing it. Workshop Agenda: (4 hours) • What do investors look for in your business • Calculating a valuation for your business • The process of closing the deal and what are the common terms • How are deals structured • What help is out there to help you become investment ready • Update on the market in NZ including Angel Group access
Event Location:
Christchurch
Canterbury
Website:
www.escalator.co.nz
Event Hours:
9:00 AM to 13:00 PM
2008-11-18 - 2008-11-18
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Power Pitching Workshop
Posted by:
Escalator
Uploaded by:
Escalator
Event Description:
Want to catch the ear of Investors? Unleash the potential of your company with … Power Pitching Workshop Getting your “story” or pitch right, is not only the secret to gaining access to investors but it will also open the gateway to attracting talented staff and profitable customers. It’s amazing that the majority of companies fail in the basic task of explaining what they do. It takes practice and time to master this talent in an effective way. Most companies will fail to secure investment and limit their growth potential if they do not master the talent of pitching. The Escalator Service helps aspiring companies raise capital. There is no charge to attend this workshop. If you are looking at raising finance within the next 2 years then you should attend. This workshop is an interactive working session where you will learn what investors are looking for in an investor pitch. Most importantly we will help you craft your company “pitch”.
Event Location:
Christchurch
Canterbury
Website:
www.escalator.co.nz
Event Hours:
13:00 PM to 17:00 PM
2008-11-18 - 2008-11-18
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Women's Enterprise Day Lunch- Panel/Round Table Discussion- Christchurch
Posted by:
Kirsty77
Uploaded by:
Women in Technology
Event Description:
GEW is about entrepreneurship: Inspiring New Zealanders to have ideas and make then happen regardless of location. The focus is toward supporting an enterprise culture among New Zealanders in the broadest sense. This could be starting a business, influencing social entrepreneurial opportunities or by turning an idea into reality at work. It is about New Zealanders thinking big, turning ideas into reality and making their mark. Women's Enterprise Day is the 19th of November. In events generously sponsored by IBM, WIT is celebrating in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch by inviting a panel of exciting female entrepreneurs to share their experiences with us. In Christchurch we have Dominque Dowding and Mary Devine. To register your interest, please email Kirsty kirstyh@womenintechnology.co.nz, with a brief note about your entrepreneurial idea. Numbers will be limited so those attending get the maximum benefit from the experience. Register now!
Event Location:
Christchurch
Christchurch
Website:
www.womenintechnology.co.nz
Event Hours:
12:00 PM to 14:00 PM
0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
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