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Thank You meshmarketing Sponsors!

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A key goal for mesh has been to create a Canadian forum where people could discuss what’s next online, and how that is changing the way we live, work and play.

Our partners have let make mesh a national conversation. Yahoo! And Desjardins were quick to lend their support to Calgary, Edmonton and our up coming Dec.5 event in Vancouver.

You would be hard-pressed to find a conference that appreciates its sponsors more then mesh so we’d like to say thank-you to those who have made this journey possible!

CIRA has been a key part of mesh. The .ca domain is like a Canadian flag that says you believe in a safe, secure and trustworthy experience.  We, at mesh, are honoured they have chosen mesh as a key way to engage the Canadian online community.

Chevrolet is another partner supporting mesh on a national level.  While we might fly to get to some of these places, we drive a Chevy! In fact, if you can’t find Mathew Ingram on November 15, it’s possible he is still circling the block in his wickedly cool Volt, courtesy of our friends at GM.

Marketwire + Sysomos is the newest partner to mesh on a national level.  Their focus on integrating traditional media and digital and social environments to drive more meaningful conversations couldn’t align better with what the core messaging at mesh is all about.

We are also very excited to welcome Entrinsic to meshmarketing, an amazing sponsor that joined us at mesh11 last May. Entrinsic is a corporate social media agency run by Eli Singer, a long-time participant in Toronto social media and unconference scene.  Eli and Entrinsic are producing Social Media Week Toronto on Feb. 13-17, 2012.

When we were in Edmonton, we partnered with MiniGroup, and we’re excited to bring them to meshmarketing. Minigroup is a private platform that lets you share the right stuff with the right people without intrusion from strangers, friends-of-friends, or search engines…all from a single account. Welcome to Toronto MiniGroup!

While the content at mesh why we sell out every year, we know, secretly, you all love the snacks and swag mesh is so well known for! Please show our sponsors some love on Nov. 15,. We can’t wait to see you all there!

Yahoo! + meshwest. . .Calgary- we are on our way!

By mesh news

When I got the call that the “guys” had decided it was time to head west, I said “Yahoo, Calgary here we come” and literally Yahoo! and I were talking the next day!

Their eagerness to partner with us, support us and help take the mesh message to Calgary on June 8, Edmonton in October and Vancouver in December was more then we could ask for. Yahoo, like mesh, has the reach to get to the qualified audience you’re seeking.

As a creative and innovative company, they make a perfect partner in our meshwest adventure.

So giddy up and Yahoo!

See you next week in Calgary!

 

Advice from KPMG

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Looking to raise capital or sell your business?   A major stumbling block for many entrepreneurs is often the clarity of their financial statements.  Evidence of good financial management and reporting is a critical “deal or no deal” factor for potential investors. The key to overcoming this is preparation. Review your financial statements through the eyes of a financial institution or investor, know how much to ask for if looking for financing and what sort of financing package is achievable.  Breaking up your financial statements into manageable key elements, such as a putting together a profit and loss statement, separating personal vs. company transactions, understanding your working capital cycle, and preparing financial forecasts will aid in this process.  Anticipate questions and be prepared to backup your numbers.  All of this will go a long way in helping you get the financing and in getting through the due diligence when raising money or selling your company.