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Posted on: September 25, 2017 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

5 Tips On Getting Funding When Starting A New Business

There are a dizzying array of choices and limitations to funding a new business, or startup as the term was coined in the technology sector. While it may feel daunting, Keith Ippel, CEO and Cofounder at Spring Activator, helps demystify this confusion quickly with five simple tips.

Posted on: August 30, 2017 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

10 Top Tips about Goal Setting to Grow your Business

As an entrepreneur, you probably have a huge laundry list of to-dos. You might even use project management tools to organize your thoughts. From my experience, I’ve learned that entrepreneurs who set goals and track processes turn out more successful and create stronger company cultures.

In this blog post, we’ll go over why goal setting is important, and how to stay on top of your biggest tasks.

Posted on: August 28, 2017 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Mobile Application Development: How Long does it Take?

So how long does it really take to build a mobile app? After the planning, strategizing, and organizing stages, most information technology (IT) companies will say that development can take anywhere from two to six months—but really it takes much longer than that.

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Posted on: August 9, 2017 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

Get Your Finance Questions Answered by Vancity

One of the many benefits of joining Spring’s Global Impact Community Membership Program is the range of support available to you at whatever stage you are in building your business.

As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with industry experts 1-on-1 who can provide you with support on topics such as accounting, law, financing, and more.

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Posted on: July 27, 2017 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 1

Need Expert Support Around Business Essentials? Introducing Partner Office Hours at Spring Startup School

Has this ever happened to you? You have burning questions about your business. After some strategic Googling, you’re left feeling overwhelmed by the vast amount of information out there and still seeking clarity for your problems. Our solution: Book a time and meet with real life experts who can help you get unstuck!

Posted on: July 25, 2017 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 1

Meet Our New Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Mike Winterfield

Over the years, our community of social entrepreneurs has grown to over 400 strong. In order to best support our members and continue to scale our efforts internationally, we’ve decided to bring on a new member to the Spring team! We’re excited to finally introduce to you, Mike Winterfield, our new in-house Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at Spring Startup School!

Competition
Posted on: January 3, 2017 Posted by: Spring Activator Comments: 0

5 Ways To Deal With Business Competition

Launching a new company is daunting, you’re up against a plethora of competitors who could easily squash you or steal your idea. If you’ve said to yourself, “I have no competitors, we’re first in the market” you’re probably not doing enough market research.