[LSU News]

The Louisiana Business & Technology Center at LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center will partner with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber of Commerce to host the annual “Business Boot Camp II: Advanced Training” seminar Saturday, July 14, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in room 1109 of the CEBA Building on LSU’s main campus.

“Business Boot Camp II: Advanced Training” is geared toward anyone considering starting a high-growth company, entrepreneurs with an early-stage high-growth company, parties seeking equity financing for high-growth companies, and companies planning to participate in the 2007 Louisiana Purchase Venture Capital Forum. Participants will learn how to conduct effective market research and competitive analysis, perform financial modeling and forecasting for ventures, analyze venture business valuation, how to pitch a venture concept, and gain valuable insight from those that have raised equity rounds.
The event will feature multiple sessions with LBTC personnel and well-known local business professionals moderating the discussions.

“We have invited professionals that we know have a certain understanding of these topics as well as the understanding of how the fundraising process works,” said Charles D’Agostino, executive director of the LBTC. “This event will offer insight into what to look for and uncovers the issues that may not be readily apparent to people who want to start or expand high-growth businesses.”

The cost of the seminar is $50 for the general public and $35 for students and faculty with a valid ID. Pre-registration is required and payment prior to the event is preferred. To register for the event, visit www.lsbdc.org/events.aspx. For information, visit www.sbdc.lsu.edu.

Boot Camp II Presentations (Adobe PDF):
Financial Forecasting
The Art of Pitching
Valuation