Thursday, November 6th, 2008: Lifecycle of a software company

Presenter:  Terrie Lloyd

Venue:  Tokyo Union Church --- basement meeting room

For this well-attended meeting, Terrie Lloyd was able to
weaving his personal and business experience into a very
interesting and informative presentation on business
opportunities in Japan for the foreign entrepreneur. 
Terrie has graciously offered to upload the slide show that
goes with the presentation to the TPC website. The link
below will get you started, however be aware that these
bullet points and diagrams represent but a part of a riveting
presentation. You really had to be there!
Thanks again to Terrie for his much appreciated contributions to the
Tokyo PC Club.

http://tokyopc.org/past_events/081106_nov/lifecycle-sw-co-jp.html

The meeting was promoted on the TPC website “Upcoming Events”
and on the TPC mailing list with the following description :

Locally-based Australian/Kiwi entrepreneur, Terrie Lloyd, probably needs
no introduction, if only because we can find evidence of him all over
Tokyo—thanks to his various publications and websites keeping us
informed and entertained. I know that many people wonder if he ever
really gets to sleep.

Terrie’s motivation is largely fueled by his desire to help other
foreigners build businesses in Japan. Thus, for his presentation, he
will help us delve into the formula that he believes works for
establishing a company, operating it, and eventually selling it.

Those of our members who have dreamed of starting up your own business,
will have an ideal opportunity to not only hear what this tried and true
process is, but also to ask questions during the Q&A that might be
specific to your particular circumstances. Any refugees from Lehman
Brothers are welcome...!

Terrie will cover:
• Businesses that are poised for growth in Japan
• How to get started with a company
• Getting funding when you’re bootstrapping
• Pitfalls in the early years of running a business
• Keys to successful management and profits
• How to value your company when you’re ready to sell
• Where to find the buyers

http://www.japaninc.com/about_terrie_lloyd

http://www.japaninc.com/terries_take