The Dynamics of Crowdfunding Friday, November 30, 2012 8:30 am - 10:00 am Access to capital is a key component to launching and growing your business. Few small businesses with less than 3 years’ operating history can qualify for bank loans or equity from angel investors. With the passage of the JOBS Act in 2012, small businesses have much improved access to capital via the internet through “crowdfunding.” Soon, the competition for capital will be intense! Learn how your business can take advantage “before the crowd” by attending this seminar. If you’ve heard about crowdfunding and wondering if the “crowd” may be a source of capital for your business venture, this course is pre-requisite for success.Who Should Attend: Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs looking to raise capital for 2013What You Will Learn: Attendees will come away with a broad knowledge of the dynamics of crowfunding includingDifferent funding models availableHow to choose a platform to market your offeringHow to prepare your business to raise money from small investorsReal world examples of crowdfunding winners and losersWhat to expect post-closingValuable insights into evaluating this new funding opportunityTopics Covered:Crowdfunding: Best new idea since Apple’s App Store?Choosing the Right Funding Model for Your BusinessCrowdfunding Platform OptionsPreparing Your Business for a Crowdfunding Capital Raise$179 (breakfast and parking included) Register by November 16th to save $50 on registration ($149) Tickets are nonrefundable, but may be applied to future seminars. Sessions may not be recorded or photographed. The City Club of Buckhead, Atlanta Financial Center  8:30 am - 9:00 am: Breakfast, Registration and Welcome 9:00 am - 10:00 am: SeminarSpace is limited, so please register as soon as possible.  See you soon! Gene G. WrightManaging Partner, Northstar Consulting LLC Gene Wright is a seasoned business executive and advisor to many small and mid-market businesses in the US and abroad. With the development of warehouse clubs and supercenters across the United States to expertise into global markets with Fortune 100 companies while a senior executive at Accenture, Gene has helped many business leaders realize their goals. His quick insight into people and special ability to analyze market opportunities and risks give him a unique perspective to the challenges of today’s business environment. Read More . . . brought to you by  Northstar Consultingand Metro Atlanta Business NetworkBringing You the Best in Professional Training  Early Registration 149.00 Regular Registration 179.00