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Don't Play Hockey with your Prospective Investors
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After spending years evaluating business plans for a seed
fund investor, I can tell you that nothing screams 'amateur!" quite as loudly
as the hockey stick financial projection chart.
UPCOMING Event:
Financial Forecasting with Leigh Drake, Managing Director,
ARC Business Processes
This workshop will allow you to get the skills you need to
develop realistic financial forecasts for your business.
Take advantage of 2-days with our experienced
facilitator and other business people like yourself to share best practise and
work 'on' your business.
Details and Registration Details Here
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Your IP Licensing Terms
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Avoid Giving Away the Farm!
There is more to an intellectual property strategy than patents and
trademarks. In fact, all of your very expensive patent
work can be for naught if you don't also negotiate your client contracts with a
keen view towards your IP position.
Spelling out exactly what IP your clients have access to and
the terms of that access is crucial.
Leaving it to your BDM or Account Manager to sort out with no strategic
input could end up a disaster-particularly when it comes time to seek growth
capital or to sell your business.
UPCOMING Webinar Event
IP Growth Strategy for Early Stage Companies with Martin Suter, VP Business Development, BelAir NetworksDetails and Registration Info Here. |
| How are You Managing the Skills Shortage?
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We Want to Hear Your Story.Lighthouse
is looking for businesses and individuals willing to share their experience
with attracting, recruiting and retaining skilled workers from overseas for
participation in an upcoming seminar.
Alternatively, if you are sending work abroad (particularly programming
and electronic manufacturing), we would like to hear from you. Email us and we will be in touch
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New Connections from the ACT Government
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New Grant Funding Announced.
The ACT Government has announced the availability of two new
grant funding programs for innovation:
Innovation Connect aims to provide limited funding support
to accelerate the commercialisation process.
Trade Connect aims to assist ACT companies to enhance their
international market profile through participation in trade shows, market
research and access to export-focused
professional services.
Find Out About All ACT Government Grants Here
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The Lighthouse is Officially Open for Business!
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 No, we aren't a pub in Belconnen
We are, however, the ACT's newest business advisory service
sponsored by the ACT Government. and Epicorp Limited. Our mission is to assist entrepreneurs to
start and grow their businesses. We
offer strategic, hands-on, one-on-one mentoring, training and referral.
Our speciality is assisting individuals to get their
businesses investor-ready. So, if you are
thinking about shopping your idea around to prospective investors (including
grant applications), Lighthouse is a great place to start.
We offer FREE initial consultations and business plan
reviews. So, what are you waiting for? Contact Us
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From the Lighthouse General Manager
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 Anna Pino
The new LH GM has most recently been running her family
speciality retail businesses in Canberra.
She brings real-world, small business experience along with a significant
commercialisation skills and understanding to Lighthouse.
Read more about Anna and the rest of the Lighthouse team.
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Innovation In the News
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Key Recommendations for Growth Businesses
Dr. Terry Cutler has delivered his much-anticipated report on Australia's innovation system to the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, Kim Carr.
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