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Raising capital

Raising capital

Cost: Free

Duration: 25 minutes

Course Format: E-learning

Language: Available in English or French

Device Compatibility: Computer (optimal), tablet, smart phone

Category: Money and finance

Level: Basic

Author: BDC

How and when you obtain capital will have a big impact on your business’s growth. This course will help you understand debt versus equity financing; how banks evaluate your business; and the different types of business loans available to you.

It contains four library books that cover the following topics:

  • My options for financing
  • Debt or equity: What’s the difference?
  • How do I speak to my banker?
  • Getting the right loan

You can test your knowledge at any time with some gym exercises. When you’re ready, you can complete a business challenge where you’ll help an entrepreneur raise capital to pursue their business’s growth.

This module is also presented as part of the Financial fundamentals I game.

Enroll for free and enjoy many benefits:

  • stop anytime and save your session
  • easily resume your course
  • keep your course history
  • win awards and badges

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