Why Build Businesses?

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1 Lets Build Businesses Overview of what NEDC is, their programs and services What NEDC looks for A couple funding examples Where to start Assistance available Examples of businesses and industries that NEDC has assisted. What is NEDC? Why Build Businesses? Helps start, acquire or expand a business; A Nuu-chah-nulth owned corporation; Governed by a Board of Directors representing the 14 First Nations and the NTC. Create employment Fulfill needs and wants Keep people in the community Keep money in the community More convenience

2 Debt Financing Debt Financing Equity Financing Commercial loan (loan for business) Line of Credit Credit Card Investors Love money family, friends Fundraising incl. Overdraft Crowdsourcing Grants/contributions NEDC can help you Develop business ideas; Offer guidance in business planning; Put together a loan application; Access other loans; Match up with a mentor; Access training resource. NEDC assists as much as possible. Eligibility Aboriginal with proof Equity Financing with a business case Status Indian Non-status Indian Inuit Métis individuals Sole-proprietors Partnerships Companies Other legal business entities Within NEDC delivery area

3 What Funding is Available? Loans Lots! Forgivable Loans FCF NTC Contributions ABC/BEP Equity Match NRT Grant vs. Contribution Grants > often minimal to no reporting requirements NOT THE SAME THING! Contributions have conditions attached. Prove that all conditions of the contribution are met before getting funds and during contract period, Funds are only allowed to be spent on approved expenditures, Business is monitored for up to FIVE years, If conditions not met, then the contribution may have to be repaid. Contributions toward Planning costs For Business Plans Feasibility Studies Engineering Studies Business Valuations Environmental Assessments Business Support Community Economic Studies

4 Loans & Contribution for Start-up, Acquisition, Expansion Costs Capital costs Equipment, vehicle, leasehold improvements, computers & software, etc Operating costs (up to 3 months typically): rent, utilities, insurance, supplies, inventory, etc Marketing costs websites, advertising, etc. Common Funds Available National Funding: Aboriginal Business Canada Aboriginal Regional Funding Business Equity Program - Aboriginal First Citizens Fund Aboriginal NRT Equity Match First Nations BDC Loan Nuu-chah-nulth Specific NTC Forgivable Loan Program Nuu-chah-nulth only NTC Youth Interest Buy-down Nuu-chah-nulth only NTC Contribution Program Nuu-chah-nulth only Other special and general loan funds Aboriginal Business Canada Must be Canadian Aboriginal Contributions up to $99,999 ($250,000 Tribes) Generally 30-40% start-up/expansion/acquisition costs 75% planning/support costs Referred to as: ABED (Aboriginal Business and Entrepreneurship Development) Historically ABDP, ABC, BEF (Business Equity Fund), BEP

5 Business Equity Program (what we call ABC since 2000) Based on ABC program delivered to Vancouver Island region For business start-up, expansion, and acquisitions, must have a loan and cash equity component Contributions (<$99,999) Be 19 years or older Reside and operate or propose to operate from Vancouver Island Who is a youth in business? Aboriginal Business Canada (ABC) Defines a youth as someone 19 to 35 years old

6 First Citizen s Fund Nuu-chah-nulth region Lifetime maximum loan of $75, % administration fee on all loans which helps pay for business support A deferred 40% contribution Pay 15% principal, receive 10% contribution (4 times) 50%-100% of the equity must be cash (based on loan size) NRT Equity Match Dollar for Dollar Tied to Commercial Financing through an approved ACC Up to $5000 Lifetime Limit (Tribes $25,000) Max. 25% of Project Costs BC First Nations only BDC Up to $20,000 Throughout VI Flexible Equity Requirements

7 NTC Forgivable Loan Program For Individual NCN Members Must be attached to a repayable loan If not receiving other contributions: 40% of repayable loan to a maximum of $10,000 If receiving other contributions (such as ABC or BEP): 20% of repayable loan to a maximum of $5,000 NTC Contribution Program For Individual NCN Members Contributions to economic & business planning costs Equity requirement: 10% (no loan req d) Maximum contribution: $25,000 Must have the capacity to implement project. (I.E.; If contracting a feasibility, must have the requirements and intent to start the business if the study indicates viability.) Had Enough Yet?? Don t worry! You are not expected to be a funding specialist!