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Spring Activator Weekly Idea Roundup
Posted on: January 22, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Weekly Marketing Roundup: January 22, 2018

Changes and new features are now popping up on some of our favourite social platfoms. This week we look at the changes to Facebook, new WhatsApp and Instagram features as well as how to reach your ideal customers and champion for change using social media. 1.  Facebook moves to ‘fix’ …

Posted on: January 20, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Save Money: Perks & Discounts For Spring Members

Becoming a Member at Spring comes with a whole bundle of opportunities for growing entrepreneurs. For example, you can talk strategy with our Entrepreneur in Residence; get legal, accounting, and insurance advice from partners; and attend exclusive startup events in the Vancouver area.

We’ve also partnered up with a whole range of companies that offer useful services, tools, and products to offer you a selection of perks and benefits that will help you save money whilst building your business. Check them out below!

Posted on: January 19, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Alumni Spotlight: See Together Media

In a nutshell, what do you do? See Together Media produces and spreads high quality video content for impact-businesses. While most marketing is designed to “sell” people or excite them to take an action, our content is designed to inspire people to take an action by digging deep to find …

Weekly Idea Roundup Spring
Posted on: January 18, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Weekly Tech Roundup: January 18, 2018

This week, we keep on trend in the crazy world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, some great reads for startups, the gender pay gap and Dropbox. 1. Could Vancouver become a global cryptocurrency hub? Vancouver could become the centre of the exploding blockchain and cryptocurrency market, industry insiders say. Cyptocurrencies have …

Posted on: January 17, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

The Stranger Things of Closing Investors

By Paul BrassardManaging Partner – Volition Spoiler alert: this piece was inspired by Stranger Things – proceed with caution. I’m often asked how to close investors. To be honest, the way I do it is a bit upside down from what I know to be the norm. The norm that …

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Posted on: January 16, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Weekly Social Impact Roundup: January 16, 2018

I’m thrilled to begin a regular series updating you on the top stories, news, and trends in the world of impact entrepreneurship. Give me your suggestions and comments on what to share in future instalments! 1. Tell your story to the world  Next Billion, one of the most read blogs …

Weekly Idea Roundup Spring
Posted on: January 15, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Weekly Marketing Roundup: January 15, 2018

This week’s marketing roundup looks at some actionable items to improve your marketing game. Improve your metrics, advertising copy, automate your marketing activities and create an effective launch.  1. 6 Engagement Marketing Metrics & How to Improve Them It’s not just about letting your customers feel heard. Engagement metrics, while often …

Feeding Growth - Spring Partners
Posted on: January 14, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Catering to your Conscious Food and Beverage Business

Starting a food and beverage business is not easy. It can be even more challenging when you are producing a socially conscious, and progressive product. But with the right support, foodpreneurs can successfully build and grow their progressive food businesses. Feeding Growth Meet our incredible new partner, Feeding Growth. An initiative …

Posted on: January 13, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

IMPACT Startup Visa Spotlight: Schoccolatta

Who loves chocolate? What about delicious SWISS chocolate? How about premium RAW, ORGANIC, VEGAN Swiss chocolate that is gluten free, nut free and uses a low glycemic sweetener?  Schoccolatta Meet Monika Wacker and Schoccolatta who are part of our IMPACT StartUp Visa program and have moved to Vancouver all the way from …

Posted on: January 12, 2018 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Real World Projects, Real World Impact

As a startup or small business, aside from trying to make a difference in the world with your product or service, many of us have little time or resources to dedicate to website or app development or extensive marketing efforts. It can also be a challenge to find the right …