Outbox and AfriConEU, under the umbrella of the AfriConEU Networking Academy, will host an online webinar on the 19th January, 07.00 – 15.00 CET about “Bootstrapping, Revenue Models and Managerial Accounting”.

Understanding the fundamentals of revenue models and financial control, along with an overview of the bootstrapping method of funding a project or business/start-up.First an overview discussion of finances and bootstrapping. Second, major business models and revenue streams available to a start-up. Third, cost centers within operations, including a discussion of fixed and variable costs, and categorization into value-added, non-value added and waste expenses. Finally, bringing the principles together into a discussion of managerial accounting overall.

Topics to be discussed:

• An overview of financial controls and management
• Fundamental concepts for the course
• Bootstrapping as a funding mechanism
• Overview of major business models
• Overview of major revenue streams
• Applying business models and revenue streams to start-ups
• Operational cost centers
• Fixed and variable costs
• Value-added, non-value added and waste costs
• Managerial accounting process and examples

Who should attend?

• Leaders of DIHs (tech hubs, universities, incubators, accelerators)
• Investors
• Youth
• Start-ups
• Entrepreneurs and entrepreneur support network leaders
• Digital skills provider

Time zones

• CET 07.00 – 15.00
• EAT 09.00 – 17.00
• WAT 06.00 – 14.00
• BST 06.00 – 14.00
• EEST 10.00 – 18.00