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Firecircle's
Funding and Investment Readiness Program

Build your pitch and get your capital.

6-Week Program* $999 CDN


*20 hours total including 4 masterclasses and private mentorship
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What is the Firecircle Funding and Investment Readiness (F.I.R.) Program?

Pitch and Land Your Seed and Growth Capital

In response to the growing need for capital among entrepreneurs in Canada's burgeoning tourism sector, the "Funding Your Vision" program is meticulously crafted to guide urban, rural, remote, Indigenous and new Canadian tourism operators through the intricate landscape of accessing capital, including grant funding, debt equity (loans) and private investment.

This six-week, virtually-delivered masterclass combines modern educational formats to ensure relevance and impact. 

The unique design of Firecircle’s Funding Your Vision program addresses the specific challenges faced by its audience of small and medium-sized entrepreneurs who may have limited financial knowledge or experience with seeking investment and/or debt financing.

The live cohort, digital delivery format of the Funding Your Vision program is complemented by mentor-guided sessions and peer interactions, which are crucial for building confidence and understanding the practical aspects of securing funding. 
 

Firecircle's Funding and Investment Readiness Program

$999 CDN

Award-winning online resources and mentorship to build your funding pitch:

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

  • 30-Minute Vision and Orientation with Firecircle Ignite mentor 
  • 4 x 3-hour workshops (4 consecutive weeks):
    • Week 1 - Understanding Sources and Uses of Capital
    • Week 2 - Designing a Funding Plan
    • Week 3 - Building a Pitch
    • Week 4 - Delivering a Pitch
  •  3 hours of Private Mentorship

YOU WILL BUILD THE TOOLS YOU NEED FOR FUNDING:

  • A detailed funding plan with actionable steps to secure capital 
  • A customized, funding-ready pitch deck 
  • A concise, persuasive 3-minute pitch script
  • Enhanced pitching skills and confidence in your business direction
  • A network of like-minded entrepreneurs for ongoing support
  • A comprehensive funding checklist tailored to your specific circumstance

Firecircle's comprehensive program is $999 plus 5% GST. We know it’s a commitment. We also know it works.

We guaranteed you be successful in meeting the expectations and review process of funders and investors to source the capital you need for your business. Lenders, Grant Funders and Investors need concise, well-executed funding proposals for them to consider in their lending, grant funding and investment processes. 

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F.A.Qs

What will I get out of program?

Participants gain the following tangible assets for their business, including:

  • Clear understanding of business financial feasibility
  • A detailed funding plan.
  • A customized pitch deck or funder-ready proposal.
  • A concise three-minute pitch script.
  • Enhanced pitching skills and confidence.
  • A supportive network of entrepreneurs.
  • A tailored funding checklist.

 All this, PLUS you'll belong to a warm, supportive and valuable community of mentors, coaches and fellow entrepreneurs

Our members call it the Firecircle Experience.

Who is Firecircle's F.I.R. program for?

Designed for tourism operators who have or are near completion on a solid business plan and have established their capital requirements, Firecircle’s program focuses on both startup and existing business owners, offering them the tools and knowledge to navigate the funding ecosystem effectively. The program is particularly suited to small and medium-sized business owners and startups who may have limited financial knowledge or experience with seeking investment, debt financing and/or grant funding.

Need a Business Plan? Check out our award-winning Firecircle 5x5 MethodTM - the most comprehensive, supported and intensive business planning for tourism entrepreneurs in Canada. 

Let us help you to develop your business plan and give you the best chance at getting funded! Read about these resources at Membership

When does the program run?

Firecircle runs regular, small cohorts of this program throughout the year. Please go to our registration page to find the next available cohort. If you are not quite ready, we list the cohorts for the upcoming month up to 1 month in advance. 

How do I sign up for this program?

Seats are limited! Register today. You'll be asked to enter a payment method to purchase your seat and book your orientation call with our Ignite team. During that call, if you decide the program is not for you, or if Firecircle determines that there are steps you will require to complete in your business planning before you will benefit from the Funding and Investment Readiness Program, you will receive a full refund. We require this refundable payment in advance to determine the seriousness of the applicant and to ensure that the time we invest in the orientation session is for a qualified participant. 
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Our Commitment

To fire up your ideas and level up your existing business with smart, easy-to-understand, and easy-to-implement resources, a safe and welcoming community, attentive mentorship and tourism industry networking opportunities.

Our Promise

We guarantee that you’ll find this membership the most valuable thing you can do for your entrepreneurial development and your business. After all, we've been doing this for 30 years! Just ask our members.

Our Satisfaction Guarantee

Here's our guarantee:  After you book your chat with one of our Ignite team, if you feel that Firecircle isn't for you, you can cancel immediately and receive a 100% refund of your program or membership cost.

Our Community Members say it best!

LISTEN TO OUR MEMBERS

The course was incredible, the knowledge I gained in just 2 days still has the gerbils running around in my head, although there were no 10s (to choose from on the survey) that’s what I’d give you, you were marvellous, THANKS SO MUCH, looking forward to all the challenges to come

T. Fehr
Firecircle Member and Tourism Entrepreneur

Through the Firecircle program I have received such valuable information. It has also provided me with new connections to other like-minded entrepreneurs. This program has definitely given me a new insight and made me think about my business in another way that has been beneficial to me expanding and becoming sustainable. Thank you Firecircle!

J. Redwood
Firecircle Member and Tourism Entrepreneur

Canadian Tourism Awards - 2023 Winner

Join Firecircle and move your tourism dream from the spark of an idea to a full-on crackling business.

We can't wait to see the amazing business you'll create!

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