FAQ

What makes this different from other “Raising Money” seminars that I see advertised?

What is most different about this conference is that it's clearly not a sales job. Let's face it, most finance events have a hidden agenda of trying to sell you something, and they rely on slick canned presentations to persuade you. This conference is very different because it's completely unbiased and interactive. Instead of a single speaker, this conference is made up of a series of panels, each with several experts, each answering direct questions from the audience. In fact, this conference couldn't become an ad even if we wanted it to, because there are over a dozen different Merger and Acquisition experts involved, many from different — and in some cases competing — companies.

Is this event trying to sell me something?

No. This conference is an open forum of company owners and senior executives with some of Calgary's leading Merger and Acquisition experts. The objective of the day is to de-mystify the process of selling or funding a company, and the agenda is totally focused on sharing current and up-to-the-minute information.

Of course, the panelists are all actively in the business of helping companies who are either selling or funding their business, so it would be naïve to think that they don't want to make a good impression, but they'll do that through their expertise and ability to communicate with the audience — not through a sales pitch.

What level of expertise is this conference aimed at?

The content that will be presented by each panelist is very current, and should be of interest to audience members of virtually all levels of financial sophistication. Having said that, the panel sessions are expected to be made up of at least 50% Q&A (audience questions with answers from one or more panelists), and there is no way to tell the level of questions that will arise.

What sort of people will attend?

This conference is not aimed at financial professionals, it's aimed at entrepreneurs. The sorts of questions that are anticipated will be of most interest to company owners and their senior teams — particularly those who anticipate buying, selling or funding a private company.

Where is the next event being held?

Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre (held in conjunction with Buildex Vancouver)

When is it?

Thursday, February 15, 2007

How much does it cost?

Are there handouts?

Since this is an interactive format with expert panels, it is not possible to offer the sort of handout that is typical of a “canned” workshop. Panelists that use PowerPoint slides for their overview may provide those slides as handouts.

Is there a test at the end?

No, but there will be wine and cheese :-)

Questions? Call us at 604.739.2112.