As said in one of our past blogs, over the last few years crowdfunding has gained significant momentum. Crowdfunding is a pool of funds created out of tiny investments made by a large number of individual investors. The main feature of crowdfunding is that it expands the funding outreach to all types of investors beyond …
Introduction Growing a startup from scratch isn’t easy. We not only need to develop a great product/service, create awareness and gain customers’ trust. We also need to stand out among our competitors. This is where founders personal brand comes in. It might not seem extremely important for beginners. Especially if they are driven by the …
Introduction Having the support and guidance of a startup business mentor can be of great value to any startup business. As the saying goes, “We all need someone who inspires us to do better than we know how.” With just a few hours a month, they can guide and support promising entrepreneurs on their journey …
Introduction Why do you need a pitch deck review? As defined in our glossary, a pitch deck is a brief presentation that explains your company to an audience, normally investors. It’s the first step to obtain the finance your business needs to succeed. You’ll want to pitch investors on a concept that piques their interest …
Introduction A workshop is a brief intensive educational program for a group of people, that focuses especially on techniques and skills in a particular field. In other words, it’s a form of lecture where several professionals, in a particular field, meet with a group of people from the same profession, to engage, interact and discuss …
Introduction YES! We entrepreneurs also have time to watch tv, even if it’s one of the last things on our priority list. It can be good for your mental health to take a break and watch some TV. If you’re one of us and a big fan of TV shows, you may be wondering if …
Introduction Software development has massively grown over the last few years, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. In fact, according to Seedscientific, the employment of software developers is projected to grow 21% between now and 2028. Offshore software development is the process of utilizing the services of a team of developers, located …
Introduction Sometimes it makes sense to hire a pro rather than take on a job yourself. However, you must choose wisely, as choosing the wrong contractor can lead to delays, subpar work, and even legal problems. A contractor is a person or entity, contracted to work or provide services to another entity, as a nonemployee. …
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Introduction Starting a business requires an enormous investment of time, effort, and, most importantly, money. Money is the bloodline of any business. According to recent studies, over 94% of new businesses fail during the first year of operation, due to the lack of funding. Therefore, you must raise investments to have enough funds to cover …
Introduction An influencer, in the internet world, is someone who is able to persuade its followers/fans to do, buy, or use the same things that they do. They have the ability to affect the behavior of other people as a result of the size of their audience. Therefore, these individuals are hired by companies to …
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Introduction To learn how to prepare for a pitch competition, first we must understand what this is. A pitch competition is an event in which individuals showcase their business idea to a panel with hopes of earning a prize or funding. As explained in our website, it provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs to demonstrate their …
Introduction Are you looking for new ways to innovate financially and keep your employees happy? A corporate credit card is a type of card issued to a corporation. These cards can be issued to the employer or employees that work in these established companies, to let them charge their authorized business expenses. Therefore, the business …
Introduction Insurance is one of those things that you really do have to tick off your ‘to do’ list. At EC we always make sure of that. It protects you against unforeseen risks, while avoiding any nasty fines in the process. Founders can get all the information through the Government’s website. The right insurance is …
Introduction At EC we know that the journey of founder to entrepreneur is always filled with challenges. Whether you are an entrepreneur, or a founder, you must be ready to face the many challenges that will come. If you lack discipline and the ability to work hard, you can find yourself struggling to succeed. Even …
Introduction Starting a business is a significant achievement for many entrepreneurs. There are many common challenges every business faces, whether they start large or small. They can’t be achieved without facing its challenges and requires vast amounts of determination, patience and effort. As explained on our “Top 9 Reasons Why Startups Fail” blog, 10-20% of …
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Introduction As we must know at EC, entrepreneurs are individuals who create a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards. They play a key role in any economy, using the skills and initiative necessary to anticipate needs and bringing good new ideas to market. The ones that succeed gain …
Introduction Something that we keep saying at EC, is how launching a startup it’s not an easy feat, even though in the end, it will be worth it. Many founders, especially those who start alone, will have to face business’ areas where they won’t have as much experience as these require. For example, managing cash …
Introduction Most of the founders believe that starting a new venture is like having a baby. It requires all your attention, affection, passion, time and investment. Not only entrepreneurs must bring their business to life, but also they must introduce it to the world and ensure its stability in the market. Just as a new …
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Introduction One thing about entrepreneurs, that we know at EC, is how much they must innovate nowadays. They always should explore and create new ways to keep growing, attract more customers and get the funding needed. NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens), are digital assets that represent an array of virtual and physical things, which cannot be …
Introduction The pandemic has changed how we interact, how we engage with technology, and how we will support other enterprises. In 2021, we saw many organizations offer donation experiences that not only sustained a year-plus pandemic, but set new standards for fundraising excellence. At EC, we are forced to change, innovate and adapt. However, it’s …
Introduction Down through the years, some startups really struck gold, like EC. This makes people put entrepreneurship on a pedestal. As a result, many at a young age are being encouraged to become entrepreneurs. However, it is really hard to become a successful entrepreneur. Not everything is about being brave and following your dreams. You …
Introduction According to the Global Talent 2021 survey, conducted by Oxford Economies, the most requested skills in the next decade will be digital. Especially the ability to telecommute. This is caused by the fact that the Hybrid Model of work is no more an obligation caused by Covid-19. In fact, it’s evolving into the new …
Introduction At this time, with the growth of the internet and the wave of digitalization, enterprises feel the need to make quick, flexible and resilient responses, to adapt to the new market requirements.Low-code and No-code were first introduced back in 2014. They are defined as different web development approaches that enable the delivery of applications …
