Access to Finance Seminars and Workshops for Women

Project aim

Victoria has become the leading state in growing and supporting women in small business. In June 2004, there were 126,000 female small business operators in Victoria, comprising nearly one-third (31.8%) of all small business operators.

The Women's Access to Finance Program consists of seminars and workshops designed to assist women who are running their own businesses to better understand and access finance for business expansion.

Nature of Assistance

Access to Finance Seminars

The seminars run for approximately two hours, providing women with a snapshot of all the options available in finance - both debt and equity. They will also cover useful tips on how to best approach financiers as well as presentation skills.

Some of the subjects covered during the seminar include:

• understanding debt and equity funding
• the financier's perception of risk
• selecting the right debt product for you
• alternatives for funding/support

Access to Finance Workshops

The workshops are designed for those who want more detailed help and information. The full workshop consists of two 4-hour sessions, as described below:

Workshop Part 1: Understanding Financial Statements

• managing and forecasting cash flow
• analysing balance sheets and liabilities
• improving profitablility and price strategies

Workshop Part 2: Submitting a Finance Plan

• presenting business information effectively
• understanding and mitigating risk
• confidence and presentation skills

Workshop materials
Participants will receive a complimentary financial manual, Show Me the Money! : A Woman's Guide Through the Financial Maze

Contact

For workshop dates, bookings and further information see the Business Victoria Events Calendar. You can also contact your nearest Victorian Business Centre or call:

Victorian Business Line
Tel: 13 22 15