TiE Institute Knowledge Series – 2 Day Offsite Workshop on Business Plan Writing & Valuation

This Off Site will focus on the following key areas of Starting-up

Bootstrapping your start-up : an entrepreneurial perspective
Writing an effective Business Plan

• Starting-up without VC Funding?
  
  Only a few start-ups get venture capital. If you are confident of successfully raising venture capital, this session may just be of academic interest. But if there is an outside chance that you may need to bootstrap your venture, it will be prudent not to miss this session.

  Bootstrapping is not a strategy. Often, it can be the only option. How then does an entrepreneur turn a challenge of resource constraints into an advantage to build a solid proof of concept to get investors interested in the venture?

  To learn about bootstrapping, or the art of proving your concept on a shoestring budget to demonstrate the viability your venture, register for an engrossing session where two successful entrepreneurs will share their experiences and learnings from bootstrapping their ventures.

• Why Develop an Effective Business Plan?
  
  The importance of Developing an effective business plan cannot be over emphasized, perhaps one of the most important documents which go a long way in any entrepreneurs journey not only from a funding perspective but also as a vision statement.

  So whether you are a start up entrepreneur or an entrepreneur who has a sizable operation but wants to reach the next level-The missing link is Investor funding. Entrepreneurs & business owners are finding Venture capital/ Angel funding as the more popular route given the value additions, network & advisory services the investor offers aside from the funding.

  The Eco System is now coming into place with an easier accessibility to angel / venture funding & a healthy number of deals getting closed.

• What is it that an Investor looks for while evaluating a proposal from an Entrepreneur?
  
  The answer lies in the critical aspect of what one calls a Business Plan, A business plan, simple as it may sounds, is in fact one of the most critical & important documents which breaks or makes your chances of getting funding. To train you proficiently & equip you with the skills to frame your business plan & your business, TiE Mumbai in association with a leading global professional firm providing consultancy services will conduct a 2 day workshop to sensitize you on the essential ingredients that go into an effective business plan that will excite a Investor within the first few minutes.

  On 11th & 12th August, 2007, we bring to you the an off-site workshop over 2 days full of case studies, exercises, lessons, talks, business plan presentations, networking and dinner at ICICI Learning Center.Khandala. Apart from the classroom sessions, there will be enough time to network and get mentored by the faculty members comprising of senior representatives of a leading consultancy firm, successful entrepreneurs & Investors.

  This workshop will also provide you the unique opportunity to get in depth feedback & insights directly from the Investors who will be evaluating the plans that you develop by way of team exercises. There will be several informal mentoring & networking opportunities for you to discuss your business proposals with the faculty.

Don't miss this opportunity to bridge the critical gap of building a world class enterprise.

Registration Fees:

• TiE Members : Rs. 4,000/-
• Non-Members : Rs. 6,000/-
• Students : Rs. 3,500/-

Cheque/DD to be in favour of "The Indus Entrepreneurs-Mumbai"

Reg Fees includes :

• 1 night twin-sharing accommodation at ICICI Learning Centre, Lonavala
• All meals as specified on both days
• Does not include commuting costs for Mumbai-Lonavala-Mumbai
• Any other costs incurred by attendee

Date : 11 & 12 August, 2007 - (Sat & Sun)

Venue : ICICI Learning Center, Khandala

For registration please visit http://tiemumbai.org/institute/registration.htm

For more details, you can mail to ruchi@tiemumbai.org

Regards,
Kumar Thirumal.