Presented by: The Business & Investment Network

1. Presented by:The Business & Investment Network Busnetwk.comProviding the business expertise that is necessary for start-up and early stage development companies to succeed

2. Introduction Introduction Although start-up and early stage development companies are at the heart of economic growth and job creation , the number of these of businesses being created has been in steady decline. Research has shown that there are two primary reasons why start- up and early stage development companies are having such a difficult time: • The lack of funding being invested in this area • The lack of the necessary high-quality business skills that are required at this stage of development

3. Chicken and Egg Dilemma Unfortunately, this situation has created “chicken and egg” dilemma. Most investors are reluctant to invest in companies that do not have a high quality business plan and financial model and most start-up and early stage companies are reluctant to spend the money that is necessary to create them. The busnetwk.com services team was created to address this need.

4. Skill Sets and Prohibitive Cost Skills sets and prohibitive cost Creating a high quality business plan and financial model can be time consuming and expensive. • The owner must have clear vision, enthusiasm and specific product/service expertise • Research must be conducted to determine if the product or service has broad application • An analysis must be performed with regard to commercial viability and feasibility • A sales, marketing and distribution plan must be researched and drafted • A financial model must be developed that demonstrates the commercial viability and long-term profitability of the business  _______________________________________________________________________

5. The busnetwk.com solution The busnetwk.com solution • For start-ups and early stage development companies bringing these skill sets in-house or obtaining them individually on a piecemeal basis can be time consuming and expensive • The busnetwk.com business support team has brought these divergent skills under one roof. Since each team member is responsible for a specific aspect of a company’s business plan and financial model, the cost of such expertise can be spread among several start-ups and emerging business simultaneously • The end result is a timely, high quality and cost effective business plan and financial model that can be submitted to the investing community for evaluation  _______________________________________________________________________

6. Additional benefits of the busnetwk.com solution Additional benefits of the busnetwk.com solution In addition to creating a high quality business plan and financial model, busnetwk.com: • Has created a centralized platform for local service providers to make their products and service available • Provides a collaboration tool that allows business owners, advisers and potential investors to share documents and communicate on a secure, centralized platform • The busnetwk.com team can provide advisory service as your business grows and develops • Busnetwk.com attracts investors and lenders to search for and evaluate investment and lending opportunities  _______________________________________________________________________

7. Getting started is easy Getting started is easy Simply complete the Contact Us form on the Contact Us page and a member of the businewk.com services team will be in touch.