School for Startups - London entrepreneurial masterclasses - June 2009

Doug Richard, entrepreneur and well known for his appearances on Dragons' Den, is holding the next series of "School for Startups" entrepreneurial master classes in London this June.

The Six Rules for Startups – Get Started Right & Grow Fast Now

15th June - British Library, London - Find out more here

Before an entrepreneur invests valuable time and money into a business idea, there are six essential questions they should ask themselves: Who are my customers? What makes my proposition attractive? Do I have a sustainable competitive advantage? What type of industry am I in? Do I have the right skills and experience? Who else do I need to make this work?

Hosted by Doug Richard with guest speakers, this seminar provides the framework within which entrepreneurs can answer these questions for themselves and offers an educational, insightful and inspiring introduction to how to succeed in business.

How to Make Money: Funding – Investment – Revenue – Profit

22nd June - British Library, London - Find out more here

The fastest way to fail in business is to get the finances wrong. Yet by understanding the basic rules of startup economics, entrepreneurs can radically increase their chances of success. In this seminar we explain the pros and cons of the most popular business models and examine a wide range of proven, profitable revenue models. We focus on the two most critical questions: “How will I fund my business?” and “How will my business make money?” providing a detailed analysis of investor motivation and piecing together the ingredients for “The Perfect Investor Pitch”.

Hosted by Doug Richard with guest appearances from other experienced entrepreneurs, this seminar provides the framework within which entrepreneurs can answer these questions for themselves and offers an educational, insightful and inspiring introduction to how to succeed in business.