Learn@Lunch: Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Financing

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Le financement peut accélérer le lancement ou la croissance de votre entreprise, mais de nombreuses demandes sont refusées en raison d'erreurs évitables.
Lors de cet atelier, découvrez ce que recherchent réellement les organismes de financement et apprenez à préparer une demande plus solide.

### Ce que vous apprendrez

✅ Les erreurs les plus fréquentes à éviter
✅ Les documents essentiels à préparer
✅ Comment renforcer votre demande de financement
✅ Les ressources de financement disponibles au Québec

### À qui s'adresse cet atelier?

• Entrepreneurs en démarrage
• Propriétaires d'entreprise
• Toute personne souhaitant obtenir du financement pour son projet

Conférencières : Mila Peretrukhina, gestionnaire du développement des affaires, Futurpreneur, et Kathy Metri, gestionnaire de comptes, Financement, BDC

🗓 Atelier en ligne – webinaire en direct (en anglais)
✅ L’inscription préalable est obligatoire
📩 Les instructions de connexion seront envoyées par courriel après l’inscription

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Securing financing is one of the most important steps in launching or growing a business, but many entrepreneurs are unaware that funding applications are often declined because of avoidable mistakes in preparation, documentation, positioning, or understanding program requirements.

This workshop explores the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when applying for financing through organizations that support startups and small businesses.

### What You'll Learn

✅ Why financing applications are delayed, rejected, or require additional review
✅ How to prepare a stronger financing application
✅ The key documents and financial information funding organizations typically require
✅ Common misconceptions about financing programs and eligibility criteria
✅ A practical checklist to improve your financing readiness
✅ Financing resources and support organizations available in Quebec

### Why Attend?

Many entrepreneurs approach financing without fully understanding what lenders and funding organizations are looking for. As a result, they miss opportunities, experience delays, or submit applications that could have been much stronger.
By understanding the expectations of financing organizations and learning from the most common mistakes, you'll be better prepared to navigate the funding process with confidence.

### Who Should Attend?

• Aspiring entrepreneurs
• Business owners looking to grow
• Individuals interested in entrepreneurship

### What You'll Leave With

You'll leave with practical tools, actionable recommendations, and a clearer understanding of how to strengthen your financing applications and improve your chances of securing funding.

Speakers: Mila Peretrukhina, Business Development Manager, Futurpreneur and Kathy Metri, Account manager, Financing, BDC

🗓 Live online workshop (presented in English)
✅ Pre‑registration required
📩 Login instructions will be emailed after registration

👉 Save your spot and start building a business that truly works for you.

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In order to attend, you must pre-register using this link.

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This low registration fee is only possible thanks to our generous funders and partners.