An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Entrepreneurial Finance
Where the Art of Business Innovation Meets
the Science of Financial Investment
Course Overview
This leading edge GLOMACS Entrepreneurial Finance training course will take you to the place where the messy and exciting world of entrepreneurship and business innovation meets the well organised and no-nonsense world of investors, capital markets and financial analysts. These two worlds could hardly be more different and to the entrepreneur the highly disciplined world of finance may seem unattractive. But in today’s world, where competition is fierce for both customers and capital, the success of any venture depends not only on a source of good ideas, it relies on access to financial investors prepared to take a calculated risk on the entrepreneur’s dreams.
This leading-edge course provides an essential practical briefing for the non-financial entrepreneur and business manager, as well as an invaluable refresher for finance professionals, into the methodology, skills and techniques involved in capital financing, business investment decision making and shareholder value management.
This training course will highlight:
- The essentials of business strategy and entrepreneurship
- The structure and meaning of financial reports
- How to use powerful financial analysis and forecasting tools
- Principles of business funding and capital structure
- The key to successful business investment and capital allocation
Training Objectives
This training course has been designed to provide you with the most up to date knowledge and practical financial skills required in funding, building and managing a competitive business.
By the end of this training course, you will have learned to:
- Understand how to build and defend a winning business model
- Analyse and interpret published financial reports
- Apply tested techniques to manage and improve cash flow and profit
- Use powerful tools for financial forecasting
- Make informed funding, investment, and capital allocation decisions
Who should Attend?
This GLOMACS training course would be highly relevant to all of those advising or involved in starting up, building, and managing a successful stand-alone or divisional business enterprise either in the private sector and public / governmental sector.
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Entrepreneurs
- Head office team members
- Strategy and planning team members
- Finance professionals
- Investment analysts
- Bank investment team members
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Competitive Strategy and Entrepreneurship
- The aims and principles of competitive strategy
- Building a winning business model
- Understanding business model disruption
- What makes a successful entrepreneur?
Understanding and Interpreting Financial Reports
- Basic concepts in financial reporting
- The format, structure, and purpose of financial statements
- The limitations of financial reports
DAY 2: Business Finance Essentials
- The key drivers of business cash flow
- Avoiding common causes of business failure
- Understanding gross margin and profit
- Effective pricing strategies
The Tools of Financial Analysis
- Understanding the drivers of return on investment
- Analysing capital structure and risk
- Calculating key shareholder value measures
DAY 3: Financial Forecasting and Modelling
- Basic forecasting techniques in Excel
- Principles of financial modelling
- Building a profit forecasting model
Funding the Business
- Sources of business funds
- How capital markets work
- Finding an optimum capital structure
- Calculating the company’s cost of capital
DAY 4: Principles of Investment Decision-Making
- Understanding Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
- Common approaches to investment decision-making
- Avoiding innovation killers
Key Decisions in Capital Allocation
- Profit – Retain or distribute
- Business growth strategies
- Dividends and share buy-backs
- Avoiding common mistakes in capital allocation
DAY 5: Managing Shareholder Value
- The effect of gearing on shareholder value
- Using Du Pont analysis
Business Valuation Methods
- Choosing the appropriate valuation method
- Building a shareholder value added model
- Testing the valuation for sensitivity to risk
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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