FINANCES

Instructor: Richard Healy

Course Description

This section will deal with preparing a basic business plan. Elements of the plan including market research, target market identification, branding and positioning will be covered. In addition Cash Flow forecasting, basic accounting concepts will be discussed. Regulatory requirements when operating a business – HST rules will be discussed. Finally, we will discuss basic principles when dealing with Banks and operating business accounts and applying for credit.

About Richard Healey

Richard has over 25 years experience as a business leader, corporate executive, and entrepreneur, with a diverse background in Management, Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Business Development.  Richard’s industry experience includes, Financial Services, Retailing & Franchising, Professional Services, Software Development and Consulting.  Richard has been coaching the business planning and sales processes throughout his career and brings a wealth of first-hand experience to both seasoned professionals and new entrepreneurs.

As a former Commercial Lender and Small Business Banker Richard has assisted countless entrepreneurs with funding requests for both new business ventures and established enterprises.  Richard has also launched new businesses from start-up, and can provide young entrepreneurs with guidance through all the steps of starting their own business.

Richard has a BA (Honours) and MBA, from Queen's University.