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Let’s face it, starting up a business can be really challenging.
It’s one thing to have a great business idea.
However, there’s a big difference between having a great idea and successfully launching a new company.
Dealing with the range of issues that accompany the start of a new venture such as sourcing finance, marketing, legal, protecting intellectual property can be overwhelming.
There’s a huge amount of information out there for new business owners, but it can be difficult to know where to start.
That’s why we’ve compiled this carefully curated list of resources to help you move forward with your new business.
You can bookmark this list and return to it as you continue your entrepreneurial journey.
STARTUP ACCELERATOR & INCUBATORS
CO-WORKING SPACES
Coworking spaces involve people working independently or together in a shared office space. They can provide opportunities for networking, sharing ideas, or sourcing investors.
Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
Inclusive Innovation Incubator
WEB HOSTING
A website not only helps start-ups promote and sell their products and services, but it also allows them to distinguish themselves from their competitors, especially for buyers who do most of their shopping online.
But without a good hosting plan that provides things like e-mail addresses or automated backups, a small business website will struggle to reach its full potential.
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Whatever marketing material you produce – brochures, social media posts, flyers for example – eye-catching visuals can play a crucial role in getting your content to resonate with your target audience.
Here are some great resources that can help you engage potential new customers:
MANAGING PAYROLL, EMPLOYEE ONBOARDING, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE
Eleven percent of small business owners surveyed in Small Business Trends: 2020 cited payroll and other administrative work as a top challenge.
MANAGING PROJECTS AND TEAMS
Effectively managing projects or a team of employees is a challenge many entrepreneurs face. These resources can help you find some solutions:
MARKETING SOFTWARE
As a business owner, you’ll need to market your product in a way that appeals to your target audience.
It can be a time-consuming task. This software will help you achieve that:
STARTING A BUSINESS
Starting a new business? This video provides some of the key steps to think about:
Regardless of where they are in their business journey, most entrepreneurs want to learn how to be more successful. Here are some key tips to help you navigate your way to the top:
https://urbangeekz.com/2020/01/4-strategies-to-become-a-successful-entrepreneur/
If you’ve got intellectual property (IP) you want to protect, here’s how to do it:
https://urbangeekz.com/2019/12/5-strategies-for-startups-to-protect-intellectual-property-rights/
ATTRACTING INVESTORS
If you need to attract investors to fund your company, check out our guide:
https://urbangeekz.com/2019/11/10-tips-for-pitching-potential-investors/
DEALING WITH COVID-19
Worried about how Covid-19 will impact your business? Check out this podcast where top business leaders discuss opportunities for growth:
https://www.opportunityunlocked.co/
PRESENTATIONS
Anyone giving a PowerPoint presentation can be let down by dreary, over complicated slides. Our quick guide provides some ideas to help you get your audience more engaged:
https://urbangeekz.com/2020/03/3-tips-to-create-the-perfect-powerpoint-presentation/
