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 …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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