About this program
This program is relevant for Queensland businesses of all sizes seeking investment opportunities, whether from domestic or international sources. Gain practical insights into what investors look for and how to position your business for growth.
Whether you're planning to raise capital in the near future or simply want to understand how investors assess businesses, this program will provide practical guidance from experienced advisers and investment specialists.
Across these practical sessions, you’ll build the capability to navigate the investment journey with clarity and confidence.
1. Investment fundamentals and capital strategy
Understand funding and growth pathways by identifying the right capital options and what investment readiness looks like at each stage of business growth.
2. The investment process and deal execution
Learn how investment transactions work, what investors assess and how to approach the process with confidence.
3. Defining your investment narrative
Develop a clear and compelling value proposition that communicates your business opportunity and growth potential.
Build the knowledge, tools and confidence to move from ambition to investment-ready.
Date: Commencing September 2026
Duration: Three practical sessions
Cost: Free
Program outcomes
Why investment readiness matters
Securing investment isn’t just about a strong idea. Investors look for businesses with a clear growth strategy, robust financial foundations and a compelling, credible story.
Investment Ready Queensland is designed to help you understand what investors look for and how to position your business with confidence, so you are ready when the opportunity to raise capital arises.
What you'll gain
Across three practical sessions, you’ll build the capability to navigate the investment journey with clarity and confidence.
Gold Coast
Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm
Module 1: Wednesday 8 September
Module 2: Wednesday 30 September
Module 3: Wednesday 21 October
Brisbane
Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm
Module 1: Thursday 9 September
Module 2: Thursday 1 October
Module 3: Thursday 22 October
Online
Module 1: Monday 14 September
Module 2: Monday 5 October
Module 3: Monday 26 October
BDO
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients seeking Audit, Tax and Advisory services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes, from large corporate organisations to private businesses, government and public sector organisations, entrepreneurs and individuals across an array of industry sectors.