Finance for Startups
Learn strategies on how to manage your finances, calculate risks, weigh up the rewards and have contingency plans in place.
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Your Instructor
Matt Johnston
Born in Sydney, Australia, and having lived in Los Angeles for the past 10 years, he had an early career in the Investigation and Security industries, followed by several business exits before embarking on international business adventures.
As an innovator and visionary, he now sits at the helm of ILA Global an international business advisory firm, specialising in venture advising and deal origination.
Johnston is an entrepreneur and investor and is a mentor and advisor with a number of successful domestic and international technology accelerators. In addition to advising emerging startups through advisory board positions, he also devotes his time to several non-profits. When not having fun with his friends or extended family, Johnston can likely be found riding or racing motorcycles.
Current accelerators
- Blue Startups
- Braid Theory
- Expert Dojo
Businesses Owned
Product: Manufacturing / Retail/ Wholesale / International Distribution
Service: Consulting / Advising / Agency
Course Curriculum
Welcome to Finance for Startups
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Academy of Entrepreneurs Online Community
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Entrepreneurs Profile
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Assessment Information
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Class Slides
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StartClass Introduction
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StartLecture 1 Monday 31 August 2020
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StartTutorial 1 Thursday 3 September 2020
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StartLecture 2 Monday 7 September 2020
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StartTutorial 2 Thursday 10 September 2020
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StartLecture 3 Monday 14 September 2020
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StartTutorial 3 Thursday 17 September 2020
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StartLecture 4 Monday 21 September 2020
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StartTutorial 4 Thursday 24 September 2020
Class Recordings
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StartLecture 1 Monday 31 August 2020
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StartTutorial 1 Thursday 3 September 2020
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StartLecture 2 Monday 7 September 2020
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StartTutorial 2 Thursday 10 September 2020
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StartLecture 3 Monday 14 September 2020
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StartTutorial 3 Thursday 17 September 2020
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StartLecture 4 Monday 21 September 2020
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StartTutorial 4 Thursday 24 September 2020
Events Recordings
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1. Establish risk context
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Start1.1 Review organisational processes, procedures and requirements for undertaking risk management in accordance with current risk management standards - Introduction
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Start1.2 Determine scope for risk management process - Understand Risk and Risk Management
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Consultants
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StartValuable Resources
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StartLearning Activity: The Business of Lard
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StartLoss Evaluation
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StartLearning Activity: Resources
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StartStrategic Resources
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StartLearning Activity: Strategic Resource
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StartRisk Types
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StartLearning Activity: Types of Risk
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StartWhat is Risk Management?
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StartLearning Activity: Electronic Risk Management Tools
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StartRisk Management - Principles and Guidelines
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Management Principles
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StartActivity 1 - Gemma's Interview
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StartBook Recommendation
1. Establish risk context
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StartThe Risk Management Process
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Process Scope
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StartPolicies and Procedures
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StartRisk Management Strategy
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StartLearning Activity: Examine Risk Management Documentation
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Start1.3 Identify internal and external stakeholders and their issues - Stakeholders
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StartLearning Activity: Stakeholders
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StartLearning Activity: Stakeholders in the Risk Process
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StartLearning Activity: Communicating with Stakeholders
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Start1.4 Review political, economic, social, legal, technological and policy context - Understand Importance of Relevant Legislation
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Start1.5 Review strengths and weaknesses of existing arrangements - WHS Legislation
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StartLearning Activity: WHS Legislation
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StartPrivacy Act 1988
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StartContract Law
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StartLearning Activity: Application of Australian Privacy Principles
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StartLearning Activity: Contracts
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Start1.6 Document critical success factors, goals or objectives for area included in scope - Company Law
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StartLearning Activity: ASIC
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StartASIC
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StartLearning Activity: Director's Responsibilities
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StartCompany Records Compliance
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StartLearning Activity: Financial Record-Keeping
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StartThe Fair Work Act 2009
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StartThe Fair Work System
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StartLearning Activity: Unfair Dismissal
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StartAwards - Industrial Instruments
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StartLearning Activity: Awards
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Start1.7 Obtain support for risk management activities - Section Summary
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StartBlog Recommendations
2. Identify risks
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2. Identify risks
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Start2.1 Invite relevant parties to assist in the identification of risks
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StartChecklists
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StartLearning Activity: Checklists
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StartBrainstorming
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StartAffinity Diagrams
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StartLearning Activity: Staff Input to Risk Management
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StartFishbone Diagrams
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StartLearning Activity: The 8 P's
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StartFlowcharts
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StartLearning Activity: Flowcharts
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Management Tools
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Start2.2 Research risks that may apply to scope
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Start2.3 Use tools and techniques to generate a list of risks that apply to the scope, in consultation with relevant parties - Primary Data Collection Techniques
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StartInterviews
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StartFocus Groups
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StartObservations
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StartQuestionnaires
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StartDiaries
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StartSecondary Data Collection Techniques
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StartQuality of Information
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Research
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StartInvolve Others in Risk Identification
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StartLearning Activity: Staff Involved
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StartSection Summary
3. Analyse risks
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StartIntroduction
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StartAnalyse Risk
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Start3.1 Assess likelihood of risks occurring - Likelihood (Frequency)
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StartLearning Activity: Board Role for Risk Management
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Likelihood
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StartLearning Activity: Revised Risks
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Start3.2 Assess impact or consequence if risks occur - Consequence (Severity)
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Consequence
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StartLearning Activity: One of each
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Start3.3 Evaluate and prioritise risks for treatment - Evaluate Risk
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StartLearning Activtiy: Risk Evaluation
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Priorities
4. Select and implement treatments
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StartTypes of Analysis
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StartLearning Activity: Financial Loss
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StartLearning Activity: Extreme Action
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Start4.1 Determine and select most appropriate options for treating risks - Determine Risk Treatment Options
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StartHiearchy of Control
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Treatment Options
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Controls in a Shop-Environment
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StartAssessing Risk Treatment Options
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StartLearning Activity: Risk vs. Freedom
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StartLearning Activity: Common Business Risks
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StartDevelop an Action Plan for Treating Risks
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Timelines
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Start4.2 Develop an action plan for implementing risk treatment - Risk Action Plan
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StartLearning Activity: Action Plans
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StartInternal Control Procedures
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StartLearning Activity: Internal Controls
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StartPhysical Controls
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StartLearning Activity: Physical Controls
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StartInsurance
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StartChoosing an Insurance Company
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Insurance 1
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StartTypes of Insurance
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StartLearning Activity: Drivers vs. Insurance
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StartLearning Activity: Credit Card Risk
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Insurance 2
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StartWorkplace Adjustment
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StartEmployment Assistance Fund
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Management and Workplace Modifications
4. Select and implement treatments
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StartIntroduction
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StartImplement the Risk Action Plan
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Start4.3 Communicate risk management processes to relevant parties - Communicating the Plan
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StartLearning Activity: Communicating the Plan
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StartSenior Management Support
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StartLearning Activity: Gaining Staff Support
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StartCommunicating with Internal Stakeholders
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StartCommunicating with External Stakeholders
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StartLearning Activity: Communicating Plans
4. Select and implement treatments
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Start4.4 Ensure all documentation is in order and appropriately stored - Documenting Procedures
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Management Policy
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StartNaming and Securing Documents
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StartLearning Activity: Organisational Requirements for Storage
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StartTraining
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Reduction Training
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StartResponsibility
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Management Responsibilities
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StartResources
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StartLearning Activity: Professional Development
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Start4.5 Implement and monitor action plan - Monitor the Risk Action Plan
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StartIdentify One Person Responsible For Risk Management
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StartLearning Activity: Monitoring Risk
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StartKeep Procedures Up-To-Date
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Management Documentation
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StartReassess Risks
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StartLearning Management: Risk Management Review
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StartReport on Risk Management
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Management Reporting
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StartLearning Activity: Organisational Risk Management
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StartLearning Activity: Risk Management Monitoring Approaches
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Start4.6 Evaluate risk management process - Evaluate the Risk Management Process
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StartLearning Activity: Success
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StartSection Summary
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