# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Buy, Build, or Scale: How to Finance and Grow Your Business Empire
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: About the event
?  Join Nadine Shemilt – a Commercial Banker with BDC and a former business owner who has bought and sold numerous companies – for a discussion about Buy, Build, or Scale: How to Finance and Grow Your Business Empire.

She will be sharing firsthand insights into what she is seeing in the current business market, along with the real truths about mistakes business owners often make when it comes to growth strategies.

Right now, there is a huge opportunity with retiring business owners looking to exit creating a prime chance for new companies to compete.

Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs are not preparing for this, often focusing on the most tax-efficient strategies instead of what needs to be done to leverage loans and capital. For example, many businesses don’t realize they can finance up to 100% of owner-occupied commercial properties.

This session is your insider’s track to growing by using other people's money while also learning about the fine print to watch out for—not to mention the opportunities to plan for.

You'll learn:

✅ Common financial mistakes most entrepreneurs make and how you can avoid them.

✅ How much down payment (loan-to-value) is really required to buy a business.

✅ The key financial ratios you need to know before buying a business.

✅ Which financial statements lenders care about most when determining lendability.

✅ The role of profit margins and EBITDA in evaluating a business’s financial health.

✅ How to assess cash flow and its impact on securing financing.

Most importantly, she will share the truths she wishes she had known in business to ensure you make the most of upcoming opportunities. It’s time to learn how to profit and grow your empire!

❤️? THEME: Celebrate Canada by wearing Red & White! Supporting Canada and Canadian Businesses matters now more than ever, as our strength lies in coming together as a community to celebrate our resilience and shared values during these challenging times. Let's show our pride and unity by wearing red and white! Together, we'll stand strong and inspire each other to create positive change. 


?‍♀️ MEET & MINGLE: Connect with like-minded professionals in a dynamic atmosphere designed to spark meaningful conversations and potential collaborations. Whether you're seeking a mentor, a new business partner, or simply inspiring friendships, this is your opportunity to expand your network and elevate your success!

? PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS (included in your annual membership):

WEBSITE: Ensure we have your business logo, photo, and contact information for maximum exposure.

SLIDESHOW: Your business will be featured in our member slideshow during the event.

BUSINESS CARDS: Bring your cards to display and increase your visibility.

? DISPLAY TABLES: Limited half-table rentals (4 ft) available for $25. Showcase your products or services and get a minute to speak before the door prize draw!
? MEMBER BENEFITS: Discover all the perks of membership - click here!
? 50/50 BURSARY PROGRAM: Support future leaders by purchasing tickets for our VIU Bursary.

?‍♀️ INVITE GUESTS: Help us create a vibrant community! Bring colleagues and friends to experience the power of our network.

? 2025 MEMBERSHIP: Join now or renew your membership to unlock a year of growth and connection!

? YOUR INVITATION TO TRANSFORM: This isn't just another networking dinner - this is your launchpad to reimagine health, success, and connection. Are you ready to break through limitations, gain game-changing insights, and surround yourself with extraordinary women who are committed to growth? One evening could spark the breakthrough you've been waiting for. Limited seats available - don't just think about it, make it happen! Your future self will thank you for taking this step.

Grab your ticket now and step into a room where potential meets purpose!


See you on April 30th!

Buy your tickets here:
https://www.nanaimowbn.com/event-details-registration/buy-build-or-scale-how-to-finance-and-grow-your-business-empire
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nanaimo/buy-build-or-scale-how-to-finance-and-grow-your-business-empire/200028057162004
- **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nanaimo
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Nanaimo Golf Club
- **lat**: 49.198692335541
- **long**: -123.98371030175
- **full address**: Nanaimo Golf Club, 2864 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo, BC V9S, Canada,Nanaimo, British Columbia

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Buy, Build, or Scale: How to Finance and Grow Your Business Empire being held?
  - **A:** Buy, Build, or Scale: How to Finance and Grow Your Business Empire takes place on Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm at Nanaimo Golf Club, 2864 Highland Blvd, Nanaimo, BC V9S, Canada,Nanaimo, British Columbia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Buy, Build, or Scale: How to Finance and Grow Your Business Empire?
  - **A:** Buy, Build, or Scale: How to Finance and Grow Your Business Empire is organized by Nanaimo Women's Business Network.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Buy, Build, or Scale: How to Finance and Grow Your Business Empire is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nanaimo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Buy, Build, or Scale: How to Finance and Grow Your Business Empire sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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