Startup Competitions A startup competition is a great way for founders to get their company in front of Angel investors, Venture Capitalists (VCs), High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs). Here at The Entrepreneurs Collective we host regular competitions for our startups, normally at Homegrown private members club in London, but we have also hosted competitions in …
If you are looking to join a London entrepreneur network then The Entrepreneurs Collective might just be the right community for you. With regular in person meetups, pitch competitions and entrepreneur networking events in London as well as online webinars, workshops and interviews The Entrepreneurs Collective has a host of opportunities to meet and socialise …
No matter how little your business is, you must participate in as many conferences and networking events as you can as an entrepreneur. You may advance your startup and make it successful by interacting with other driven, like-minded people. And the advantages you’ll experience in a few of hours will be considerably higher if you …
Looking for a 6 Month Free App Radar discount? App Radar are offering one to Entrepreneurs Collective member start-ups to help them optimise their paid and unpaid user acquisition. App Radar is an invaluable tool for anyone who is promoting an app in the App store for iOS phones. And, the Play Store for Android phones. Understanding …
Angel Investors in London are harder to find that you might think! While London is full of Angel investors looking for their next big opportunity they often don’t have a big public presence. Unlike VC funds who frequently generate headlines, have big corporate offices and superstar principals angel investors have a much lower profile. Sometimes …
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Salesforce a megacorp in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) space utilized by small, medium and large organizations. Firstly, its a completely cloud-based system, with applications for sales, customer service, and marketing – it allows full integration with the whole organization. Secondly, the primary brownie points for Salesforce are a secure way to store customer …
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Our community here at the Entrepreneurs Collective is made up of some of the most exciting startup founders in the UK. Our Founder Focus blog series aims to put the spotlight on our founders and their companies. We hope, by sharing these stories, it can inspire others. And, really emphasize what the Entrepreneurs Collective is rooted in …
Founder Focus with Michael Wilkinson, Founder & CGO of Juno Read More »
What is an MVP? Your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is often the first version of your product or service. Some call it the beta version, the test version. Utilising an MVP, enables you to launch a product or service and concurrently get user feedback. This leads to a better product overall and in quicker time, …
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We’ve covered a lot about pitch decks in our blog series. But we won’t make any apologies, we want yours to be as good as it can be. A strong pitch deck is a foot in the door of investment, as long as the idea and the people behind it are solid too! We’ve harped on about …
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So you’re getting ready to present your pitch deck to some glowing investors, however, you are missing one key component, your startup valuation! We’ve all seen plenty of startups quickly value their own startup in the millions very quickly (and without any evidence why). If you’re stuck and not sure where, to begin with accurately …
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Our community here at the Entrepreneurs Collective is made up of some of the most exciting startup founders in the UK. With that in mind, our new fortnightly Founder Focus blog series aims to share the brilliant stories of our founders, highlighting what drives them, where they get their inspiration from and just how they wind down …
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Every business needs a flow of new customers to be successful. Whether you’re selling a product, an app or even your own skillset as a freelancer, you need to know how to get people interested and aware. Acquiring customers is difficult in the best of times for new, up and coming companies, let alone during …
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19 out of 20 of us now make our buying decisions based on recommendations and reviews, which makes winning positive references from independent journalists a key part of any marketing strategy both prior to funding and post-investment. Approaching PR Whilst the objectives of pre and post funded PR may be different, the approach should be broadly the …
As the first month of the New Year comes to a close. Here at EC, we’re looking ahead to what can help you and your business grow in the next year. Digital marketing is an essential tool for all businesses, big and small, to get notices by potential customers. Without digital marketing under your belt, …
So, it’s nearly been a year since most of the workforce began working from home. There have been upsides to it, e.g. spending more time with your dog and working in your slippers. There have been downsides to it too, e.g. lack of the office atmosphere and an overall feeling of loneliness. It’s safe to …
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There’s a high chance the one reading this is a busy entrepreneur that is going a bit insane at not having enough time to juggle everything they have on their plate, and who can blame them, for many of us that are now working from home, balancing your personal time with that of your work hours …
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Here at EC, we’re huge advocates for the power of networking. Building a strong network is essential if you want your startup to succeed and for you, personally, to grow professionally. A strong professional network can help you achieve things that you’d never accomplish on your own, from solutions to seemingly impossible problems, to word-of-mouth recommendations …
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Going into anything alone is a daunting task, let alone starting a business. Without a co-founder, many founders are left to traverse the scary world of startups alone. And, having mentors can be a real lifesaver. Mind you, even if you have a co-founder, the importance of having a mentor shouldn’t be squandered. Being able …
Having strong content is one of the best ways to build your brand and get eyes on your business. Content marketing is one of the best methods for spreading brand awareness, attracting new customers and building an audience of loyal supporters. Take this blog, for example, this is part of OUR content marketing strategy here at Entrepreneurs Collective. …
Startup accelerator is an intense but rewarding educational program for startups. You’ll get from A to B with the support and guidance of an institution that has been specifically created to help startups in your position. Accelerators are great if your startup has had some initial traction and a team in place, and will be …
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Fundraising is one of the hardest parts of being a founder. Pitching isn’t for everyone. For some, the idea of a 5-minute presentation fills them with dread. For others, talking in front of a group of strangers is a walk in the park. However, being confident isn’t the be-all and end-all of a good pitch, …
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At Entrepreneurs Collective, we are huge advocates for the importance of having a strong network around you. Whilst our focus is on founders, we also pride ourselves on the strong and engaged Angel investment network we have built. Having a network of Angel’s around you can be just as important. Whether you’re looking for funding, advice or …
Approaching startup funding is a difficult task, especially for new founders. You don’t know where to look, who to turn to or what the best practice is. As a group of founders here at Entrepreneurs Collective, we understand your pain points! We’ve got our heads together and come up with the 5 do’s and 5 dont’s …
How to Get Startup Funding: The 5 Best & Worst Approaches Read More »
There are hundreds of websites and LinkedIn connections claiming they are the best answer to your problem and guaranteeing X-fold results after using their service/product. These tools and free resources will help you manage your time, increase productivity and make your work life a hell of a lot less stressful. Fed up by clickbaits and trial-based …
We all know that networking is extremely important when one is becoming an entrepreneur and is seeking to grow their business. Now by networking, we don’t mean sending out cold emails or LinkedIn connection requests, we mean actually getting out there and joining a community of Entrepreneurs. We know that many entrepreneurs are still not seizing …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had an immense impact on the global economy. Businesses across the globe are facing the challenge of weak demand, changing consumption patterns and revenue losses. With some countries heading back into second lockdowns, and regions of the UK having to effectively shut down once more, financial markets are going to take …
Our pitch deck tips will help you deliver the complex vision you have in your head for your start up to have the maximum impact on your audience. Whether you are pitching live on stage, delivering a remote presentation or standing in a board room surrounded by VCs follow our essential tips to maximise your …
So, it’s 2021, and, spurred on by the community of entrepreneurs you’ve surrounded yourself with, you’re ready to see your big entrepreneurial dreams become a reality. 2020 proved that anything can happen; the world flipped on its head within a matter of weeks, some businesses boomed and others disintegrated. Becoming an entrepreneur, especially now, is not for …
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Branding can make or break a start-up. If you’re entering a competitive and saturated market, having a unique brand (as well as a cool product or service) is what will set you apart from your competition. For many founders, getting early adopters in to buy into an unproven solution is essential. One of the best …
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Well, we’ve made it through 2020, so congratulations. It was undoubtedly a tough year for most of us. However, looking forward to this new year, we must be positive and assured that it will be a successful one. We’ve picked out some companies that we believe will take 2021 by storm, having laid the foundations …
Being a CEO can be quite lonely at times, with the ups and downs of start-up life. It can also be very tough and harsh some days. All the responsibility falls on your shoulders and if something goes wrong, who do you talk to? The investors might not be the best people to go to, …
