Dialogue in the Den with KPMG
By KPMG LLP (Canada)
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Podcast Description
The CBC television program Dragons' Den provides a unique opportunity for some of Canada's brightest and aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to "the Dragons" -- a prestigious group of Canadian business moguls. KPMG Enterprise works directly with each Dragon as they review and assess the business opportunity at hand. In this audio podcast series, KPMG Enterprise shares business insights and lessons learned from each episode of Dragons' Den. Listen to an informative roundtable discussion featuring the Dragons along with business professionals.
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CleanCultivating an entrepreneurial spirit | In preparing to make a deal, entrepreneurs improve their skills and hone their talents. Whether or not the deal succeeds, entrepreneurs benefit from the deal experience. | 4/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDecisions determine the outcome of a deal | Before a deal closes, entrepreneurs and investors face a number of critical decisions. The outcome of the deal depends not only on these decisions but also on the way they’re executed. | 3/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWorking capital: Raising the right money at the right time | Entrepreneurs need working capital not just to start their business but also to build their business into a successful enterprise. | 3/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe value of advice: What you don’t know can hurt you | Entrepreneurs may know what they want to accomplish with their businesses, but they might not always know how or the best way. For that, they may need the help and expertise of trusted business advisers. | 3/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAssessing the future in uncertain times | Economic indicators may be volatile and unpredictable. But even in the midst of this uncertainty, entrepreneurs still have to plan for their companies’ future success. | 3/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAsk any good questions lately? | At any stage of a business, entrepreneurs and investors should ask questions and listen closely to the responses. As journalist and Dragons’ Den host Dianne Buckner observes, businesses operate on information, and entrepreneurs and investors can never get enough. | 2/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanAfter the deal: What happens next? | An entrepreneur faces a new set of challenges and opportunities when she closes a deal with investors. As successful Dragon's Den participant Barb Stegemann observes, the deal itself is just the beginning. | 2/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanDoing Business in Non Traditional Countries | Dealing with unfamiliar distributors or suppliers in unfamiliar places involves risk, whether they operate from another street, another city or another country. Entrepreneurs who address the risk effectively can add value to their own business and to the business of their suppliers. | 2/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat drives the value of a business? | At each stage of a company's business cycle, an entrepreneur needs to know how to maximize value. As Dragon Jim Treliving observes, value may depend on different factors at different stages, but the fundamentals never change. | 1/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFast-growth options: Franchising and licensing | Companies need money before they can expand, and money takes time to accumulate. As Dragon Jim Treliving observes, a company may choose a faster path to expansion through franchising or licensing. | 1/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe case for professional management | Entrepreneurs have to decide when to step back and hand over management of their business to a professional. As Dragon Jim Treliving observes, the right professional managers can add value and take the business to the next level. | 12/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhy deals come undone | A verbal deal with investors, partners or purchasers may end in disappointment if the business doesn"t live up to their expectations. As Dragon Jim Treliving observes, an entrepreneur needs hard data to keep a deal alive. | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhen cash is hard to come by | In a tight financial market, entrepreneurs have a harder time than ever raising capital. As Dragon Arlene Dickinson observes, the best entrepreneurs know when to persevere in the face of financial challenges. But they also know when to walk away. | 11/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMarketing: Building value in a brand | Growing companies need a solid operating and sales infrastructure. But according to Dragon Arlene Dickinson, they also need to market themselves before they can build value. | 11/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanGreen Business: Fad, trend or legitimate revenue driver | There"s no question that consumers look closely at a company"s green credentials. But as Dragon Arlene Dickinson observes, even the most environmentally conscious business still has to deliver good value at a competitive price. | 11/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe people factor: What do investors look for in an entrepreneur? | Business is inherently risky, so investors look for entrepreneurs who can manage it properly. Listen to Dragon Robert Herjavec to find out more about managing business risk. | 11/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanRisky business and the business of risk | Business is inherently risky, so investors look for entrepreneurs who can manage it properly. Listen to Dragon Robert Herjavec to find out more about managing business risk. | 3/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBankruptcy: Not a dirty word? | Most people regard bankruptcy as failure. Yet it may be the only choice for a business that suffers an irreversible turn in its finances. Listen to Dialogue in the Den to see if there"s opportunity after bankruptcy. | 2/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCash is king: Financing in today"s market | In periods of financial and commercial distress, entrepreneurs who can no longer tap conventional sources of financing may find other financing opportunities. Join Dragon Robert Herjavec in exploring liquidity and financing options for today"s market. | 2/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanReality check: The high cost of chasing a dream | Entrepreneurs make sacrifices as they follow their passion to innovate and build a successful business from nothing. Yet as Dragon Robert Herjavec observes, they also have to assess their prospects realistically and remember that their family"s financial stability comes first. | 2/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Clean51%: When it makes sense to give up control | Even when new capital is required, entrepreneurs often feel reluctant to relinquish control of their company. But without capital, their business may not succeed. Listen to Dialogue in the Den to learn more about the pros and cons of selling control of a growing business. | 1/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanShow me the money: Building an investor-ready business | To raise capital, an entrepreneur has to present tangible evidence to show that a business will succeed. Dragon Kevin O"Leary explains what else he looks for before he considers financing any entrepreneur. | 1/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCommercializing R&D | Entrepreneurs might invent the next best technology, but unless they find a market for their product or service, they still don"t have a business. As Dragon Kevin O"Leary explains, building a commercially viable business is more important than the features and benefits of the product itself. | 1/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanValuation: More than just numbers | Proper valuation is essential to sell a business or raise private or public capital. Dragon Kevin O"Leary discusses the variables involved in valuation and its impact on completing a deal. | 12/2/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBusiness negotiation | Successful negotiation requires confidence, persuasiveness and flexibility. As Dragon Arlene Dickinson observes, the key to negotiating a successful deal is thorough preparation. | 11/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanForecasting: Not a wild guess | With an accurate forecast, an entrepreneur can identify future problems and requirements and address them before they happen. Listen to Dialogue in the Den for tips on making accurate forecasts. | 11/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe education of entrepreneurs | Canadian entrepreneurs need skills and knowledge to build their business empires. Listen to Dialogue in the Den as Dragon Kevin O'Leary talks about the education of an entrepreneur. | 11/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanTaking brands global: A cultural affair | In a global economy, strong brands can act as ambassadors when companies enter new markets. Listen to Dialogue in the Den for tips on taking a brand global. | 11/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBrand building: More than meets the eye | A solid brand strategy can build shareholder value and attract good employees. As Dragon Arlene Dickinson observes, a strong brand also attracts loyal customers and contributes to the long-term value of a business. | 10/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBeyond borders: The risks and rewards of foreign expansion | Even under adverse economic conditions, most entrepreneurs say they will continue their global growth and expansion strategies. Listen to Dragon Jim Treliving to find out more about expanding a business into the global marketplace. | 10/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhy entrepreneurs need a business plan | Just as a road map keeps a traveler on course, a good business plan keeps an entrepreneur focused from start-up phase through to succession or sale. As Dragon Jim Treliving observes, the plan also reassures investors that they will be compensated for taking a risk on the entrepreneur. | 10/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhat is the profile of an entrepreneur? | Want to be your own boss and run your own business, but don't know if you have what it takes to become an entrepreneur? Dragon Jim Treliving joins Dialogue in the Den to discuss the key characteristics an entrepreneur needs to succeed. | 10/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWhen two heads work better than one | When entrepreneurs become emotionally involved in a business, they lose their perspective. A good business adviser provides much-needed objectivity and alerts entrepreneurs to risks that they might not recognize themselves. Listen to Dialogue in the Den for tips on selecting the right business adviser. | 9/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFair is Fair in Business | Dragons' Den host Dianne Buckner joins Dialogue in the Den with questions for KPMG Enterprise to answer from the show's viewers about the terms and conditions relating to the deals and what is fair. | 11/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanKeeping it in the Family | Mix business with family and you get a vital segment of the Canadian economy. Listen to Paul Moyer from a 9th Generation family business that pitched to the Dragons and Lawrence Barnes, CEO of the Canadian Association for Family Enterprise as they discuss the nuances of keeping business in the family. | 11/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanFinancing Options for Entrepreneurs | Raising capital in today"s market poses a real challenge even for the most successful CEOs and CFOs. Join Beth Wilson and Peter Hatges of KPMG Enterprise as they discuss financing options available for Entrepreneurs. | 11/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanBusiness is War | Grooming any business for financing takes time. Listen to Dragon Kevin O'Leary and Chris Van Staveren of KPMG Enterprise to learn what angel investors are looking for and how to prepare in advance. | 11/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanValue is in the eye of the beholder | How do you know what your business is worth? Listen to Dialogue in the Den and learn about how to assess and determine value of your business. | 10/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanSame business, many opportunities | When a business succeeds, an entrepreneur may decide to expand its marketplace through licensing or franchising. Dragon Jim Treliving joins this episode of Dialogue in the Den along with Colleen Spring Zimmerman, Partner from Borden Ladner Gervais to share their expertise and experience. | 10/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanHow to throw the perfect pitch to investors. | Whether you have 20 seconds or 20 minutes to catch the attention of your angel investor listen to practical tips to throw the perfect pitch. | 10/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanWho owns your big idea? | Just like buildings and technical equipment, intellectual property (IP) has value. Listen to Dialogue in the Den and learn about the importance of protecting IP, avoiding infringement and the various caveats entrepreneurs may experience. | 10/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCould your million dollar idea be a viable business opportunity? | Successful entrepreneurs know that it takes planning to turn an idea into a successful business. Many people have good ideas, but before leaping from the idea to the implementation, listen to the first Dialogue in the Den to learn about critical first steps to success. | 9/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 42 Episodes |
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