2017 has been a great year for Spring and our community. We couldn’t have done it without our amazing sponsor and community partners. We start off our 10 days of Gratitude by sending love to our wonderful partner, Vancity. Vancity is a founding supporter of Spring and is committed to …
By APP-SCOOP It will be 10 years for the biggest industry on this planet in 2018 – the Mobile App Ecosystem. It consists of millions app developers and billions of smartphone owners who use mobile apps daily and make this industry thrive. The Statistica forecast states that there will be …
Funding Roundup & the importance of supporting immigrant entrepreneurs Hi everyone, the next installment of our Funding roundup is here. 1. Funding immigrant entrepreneurs is critical to the growth of entrepreneur communities Immigrants play a vital role in job growth and empowering communities. Funding is one such area that needs to …
By Kwang Lim and James Struthers, Bennett Jones LLP So, you’ve identified the problem your company will solve, defined your market segment, polished your business plan, drafted your pitch deck, and practiced in front of the mirror, your dog, your niece, and your cactus. Tough crowds. After completing all these …
Hi everyone, check out the newest installment of our Funding link roundup. Here are some resources that may help out those in the process of raising money for their business. Enjoy! Example of an effective angel network While there are a number of high-quality angel networks, it can be …
It’s no secret that as a new entrepreneur, the odds are stacked against you. The latest numbers show that 90% of businesses die out within the first 18 months of operations. Why do 90% of entrepreneurs fail? It’s hard to do anything great by yourself. Chances are, …
The City of Campbell River is committed to engaging the growing community of entrepreneurs in the area. We are proud to be a part of The City of Campbell River’s Modern Entrepreneur Series. Here, you’ll learn how to accelerate your business, prepare for fundraising, and use technology to your advantage. …
Hi everyone, the weekly funding round-up is back with a couple of great items Do you have European investors in your target list? This new website, started in The Netherlands, could be a fit. Looks like a great complement to AngelList. Try and let me know what you think – …
Writted by fellow startup founders and advisors. This handbook will cover everything you need to know from A-Z on finding and forming the perfect founding team for your startup. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE CO-FOUNDER HANDBOOK Here’s the Table of Contents What is a Co-founder Why a Team Outsourcing/Contracting vs. Hiring/Founding Teams …
HOW CONSCIOUS COMMUNITY BUILDING CONTRIBUTES TO GREATER SUCCESS. People can steal your ideas, they may even imitate your brand. That’s why building a supportive community around your product and industry is so crucial to the success of your business. In this short Networking101 guide, we offer 4 steps that help you …
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