20 minutes CPA / Deciphering a financial statement
To understand the basic concepts of this indispensable tool. Too few entrepreneurs take the time to understand their financial statements, yet they are an essential tool for success, not just a necessary evil to pay taxes. This lecture will demystify the essentials of a financial statement, as well as how your CPA can help you establish relevant ratios to measure the progress of your business. This will be followed by a 15 minute question and answer session. CPAs will also be available to answer your questions between activities.
20 minutes CPA / The essentials of SME taxation?
To get to the bottom of this once and for all! Our speaker will explain the essentials of taxation for your SME, so that you can make informed decisions. What are the main deductions possible? What are the different types of remuneration and the main principles of taxation? Learn how to manage your SME while taking its taxation into account. Followed by a 15-minute question period. CPAs will also be available to answer your questions between activities.
History of a commitment to the environmental cause: discussion with Léa Ilardo (In collaboration with the JCCM)
You can ask our guest all the questions you want! During this meeting, you will have the opportunity to exchange with her on your personal or professional issues. Activity in collaboration with the JCCM.
MT Lab Reverse Pitch: discover the innovation challenges of the Palais des congrès de Montréal and the Olympic Park
Since 2017, the MT Lab has been organising Reverse Pitch events to encourage meetings and discussions between innovators from the ecosystem and the MT Lab's major partners.These meetings represent a unique opportunity for startups to learn more about the innovation needs and challenges of large companies in tourism, culture and entertainment.As part of Expo Entrepreneurs, the MT Lab is pleased to hold a Reverse Pitch on Tuesday, May 3 from 11:00 to 11:30am in the company of the Palais des congrès de Montréal and the Olympic Park. Join us to learn about the latest developments regarding - the Palais' innovation posture, its role in the ecosystem and collaboration opportunities - the needs and issues of the business tourism industry that the Palais wishes to address within its Events Lab; - the great transformation since 2020, the innovation posture and the projects recently accomplished by the Olympic Park; - an overview of the sectors of the Olympic Park: the Olympic Stadium, the Montreal Tower, the Sports Centre, the Esplanade and outdoor areas, as well as the largest underground car park in the country; - the innovation needs in sport, tourism, culture and entertainment that the Olympic Park wishes to address such as transactional and operational efficiency, customer experience and more.
Towards more inclusive financing: some ideas
It is impossible to ignore the importance of finance when starting a business. However, when it comes to finance, not all entrepreneurs have the same opportunities. Find out more about inclusive finance and how to ensure fair opportunities for the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Formalise your strategic execution plan and sharpen your data to attract investors
As a prerequisite for financing, your strategic execution plan must define precisely where you want to go, clearly explain the resources you wish to mobilise and enable an investor to measure whether you will succeed. Beyond the traditional pitch deck, come and discover a data-driven methodology capable of promoting a better understanding of the assumptions that condition the success of your project and a constructive dialogue with your future investors and financial partners.
