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Finding the right investors can make or break a startup, but knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. While pitch decks and business plans are essential, networking is the secret weapon that can connect you to the funding you need. Networking to find investors isn’t just about showing up at events and handing out business cards. It’s about building genuine relationships, demonstrating your vision, and strategically positioning yourself to connect with people who believe in your potential. #networking #Startups #investors

“One of the most successful ways of thinking about a partnership is not just “what can I get from the company, it’s more “what does the company or individual need that I can offer?” On June 12, 2024, we sat with Fola Olatunji-David to discuss evaluating partnership opportunities, common mistakes that Founders make in business among other things. One of the things he mentioned as a critical factor to when evaluating potential partnership opportunities is to Consider your Northstar It’s important to define what you’re building and who you’re building for so you’re able to compare and contrast offers that come your way. One useful model for thinking in quarters is the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) system. When you have quarterly objectives, you can determine if the partnership will help you meet your goals. This way, you don’t just get excited about the vanity metrics like logo on a billboard or backdrop. You can read more here - https://lnkd.in/dNcZAPdk or catch the session replay here - https://lnkd.in/daG4ujvT #Norebase #Startup #StartupGrowth #StartupFounder #StartupGrowthSeries

As a founder, leader or professional, it’s likely that you frequent certain conferences. We do also. The best way to gain from these events is usually socializing through networking, which can yield prospects, clients, partners and suppliers. However, this comes with a price. Because conferences are great places to learn also, to meet vendors and just hang out with like-minded people. But if you are engaged in networking, you are mostly missing out on those. We make compromises like these every day, but it can still be frustrating when everyday tasks get in the way of personal growth and learning. These tasks cannot be cut out of our lives completely, but they can be made easier. To make the compromise just a bit more comfortable, to allocate more time for enjoyable business activities. One way to achieve some kind of equilibrium if you find the tasks that can be shortened through modern solutions – and finding retailers for your products is one such task. This was one of our dedicated tasks when creating MyFactory.co – to give you an easy solution for finding new partners who want to sell your product. Try it out – it’s still free to register your company and products, so you can join a truly global community of manufacturers in mere minutes. https://myfactory.co/join --- #factory #manufacturer #industrial #startup #startups #sales #markets

Ever wonder how some startups skyrocket to success? The secret weapon might be right under your nose. Strategic partnerships aren't just for big corporations. They're your ticket to explosive growth, even if you're a solo entrepreneur or family business. Imagine reaching new audiences, pooling resources, and building a support network – all while staying true to your vision. Here's the scoop on finding your perfect match and making partnership magic happen: → Know what you want (Leads? Expertise? Brand exposure?) → Look for complementary businesses, not competitors → Build genuine connections through networking and social media → Get it in writing, but keep things friendly and clear → Team up on marketing efforts for maximum impact → Share knowledge and data to make smarter decisions together → Embrace technology to streamline collaboration → Track results and be willing to adjust your strategy → Always respect customer privacy and data regulations → Keep the spark alive with regular communication and celebration Remember, a thriving partnership is like a living thing. Nurture it, give it room to grow, and watch your startup soar to new heights. Ready to find your perfect business wingman? #StrategicPartnerships #StartupGrowth #EntrepreneurshipTips #JamieBykovBrett #BykovBrettEnterprises

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗲! Dread those awkward networking moments? Turn them into 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 with our 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁! 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 and 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 at your next event. This one-page guide is packed with proven tips to help you: * Think about 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 an event * Suggests 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 and 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 * 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 of what to think about 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 * 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 So, if you want to 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼, say good-bye to that feeling of being out of place, and 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 (to leave a lasting impression, and land those connections), check out our Business Networking Checklist. Download your 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 today and 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸! (link in comments) #digitalmarketing #entrepreneurlife #networkingguide #networkingtips #guidetonetworking #businessnetworking #networkingforyourbusiness #networking #smallbusiness #startups 

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 "𝗦𝗼, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗱𝗼?" 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀. Most founders and startup employees either dive into a technical monologue or fumble through an awkward elevator pitch. Both approaches leave potential investors and partners checking their watches. Here are 3 unconventional networking moves I share with my clients, that actually work: 1️⃣ Lead with a problem, not your solution. Instead of explaining your product, start with "You know how [relatable problem] frustrates [specific audience]?" This instantly creates engagement and relevance. 2️⃣ Master the art of strategic vulnerability. Share a recent challenge your startup overcame.  People connect with authentic struggles more than polished success stories. It makes you memorable and opens doors for meaningful follow-up conversations. 3️⃣ Be the connector, not the networker. Focus on introducing others who might benefit from meeting. When you help others connect, they naturally remember and want to help you. Plus, it takes the pressure off selling yourself. The key to networking isn't perfecting your pitch, it's creating genuine connections that last beyond the event. Your startup's success often hinges on these authentic relationships! P.S. I've helped countless startup teams transform their networking approach into genuine relationship-building opportunities. Ready to make your next networking event actually worth your time? DM me to learn about my tailored communication workshops for startup teams. #entrepreneur #startups #networking #communicationskills

It might be considered common sense..... Forming strategic partnerships and alliances is more than worth the time for several reasons. Firstly, these partnerships can open doors to new markets and customer bases, amplifying your reach and impact. Secondly, they offer opportunities for learning and innovation by merging different strengths and perspectives. And importantly, they can significantly boost your resource efficiency, allowing you to achieve more with less. While it requires effort and alignment of values and goals, the potential for accelerated growth and competitive advantage is immense. It's a strategic move that, when executed well, can transform the trajectory of your business. The best way to identify partnerships that are complimentary in my opinion is to treat the competitive landscape as bowling pins where all your immediate competitors are represented as the head-pin. You will find your best partners lie in the row of pins directly behind the head pin. When identifying your strategic partnerships and alliances, look for complementary strengths where each party brings unique assets or capabilities to the table. Alignment in goals and values is crucial for long-term success, ensuring both parties are working towards a common objective. Mutual benefit is key; each side should gain significant value from the partnership. Trust and communication are foundational, allowing for effective collaboration and problem-solving. Additionally, consider the potential for growth and scalability, ensuring the partnership can evolve as your business needs change. #saas #entrepreneur #startup #StrategicPartnerships #BusinessGrowth

2024 North Star → Help 1000 Founders 👨🚀 🚀 Today, we hit 275/1000 Founders directly helped by our team Why this goal? I am a huge fan of ‘create 100 raving fans’, which is where we started and I believe what we achieved in 2023. So, to up the ante and stretch the business, we set our eyes on 1000 Founders for 2024. How do we get there? Well, the larger the number has made us creative; 🚀 We launched Founder hour, monthly open calls for Founders leading sales 🤠 I reply to every message I get on this platform once a fortnight 🧠 We have created online resources to increase accessibility to great content 🥋 We run workshops with leading incubators, accelerators and founders 🥋 We coach 1:1 with Founders The investment is 100’s of hours of the team's time with no direct revenue outcomes, a big bet for a business less than two years old to be making. So, why are we doing it? Well, the truth is a sh!t load of people helped me when I started my first company in 2016, and now, I get to pay that good faith forward. But, I want to do it with scale. Through our efforts in this first half of the year on our mission to accelerate Founders leading sales across Australia, Founders have; 🔥 Booked their first meetings 🔥 Made their first sale 🔥 Closed their largest deal 🔥 Hired a new sales team member 🔥 Gained newfound confidence And the craziest part is this all starts on this platform and turns into a Linkedin chat, coaching call, a workshop, a mini resource in our newsletter. The outcome is a business closer to its revenue aspirations and a sustainable sales process, benefiting themselves, their families, the people they solve problems for, and the jobs created. So, how are we going to help 725 Founders by the end of the year? Well→ 🧗♀️ Events 🤼 Collaborations 👷♂️ Doing things that don’t scale 🪓 Chipping away one day at a time 🚀 New offerings that make a real impact The rules are simple: Help is when we have directly impacted or advised in a positive way to a Founder this does not include comments, sharing a link or a simple reply. This is where we directly see new learnings, shifts in behaviours, validation of help and ultimately sales outcomes. We track this in a table, and I’ve used the astronaut emoji to display the number of Founders each month helped so far this year. At Sell Anything we are on trajectory to be the number 1 place in Australia for Founders leading sales $0-$1m, $1m-$5m, and beyond. If you need help, let us know! Thanks to every Founder, Operator and Ecosystem partner who has given us an opportunity, downloaded a resource, reached out, or attended an event or workshop; it means the world to us. So, if I or the team have met you or helped you this year, I’d love to know in the comments or direct message when it was, a key learning, how it helped and what you’d love to see more of! p.s. What's your big lofty goal for the second half of 2024? 💰🪓 #founder #sales #

Are you frustrated with networking event outcomes? 🤔 Here's a game plan to maximize your ROI! 🚀 ✅ Set Clear Goals: Define specific objectives (lead gen, partnerships, awareness) ✅ Research Relevant Events: Identify events aligned with your industry (conferences, meetups, workshops) ✅ Prepare Your Elevator Pitch: Craft a concise, compelling pitch (evaluate, practice, be confident) ✅ Engage in Meaningful Conversations: Be proactive, open-minded, listen actively, ask insightful questions ✅ Follow Up Promptly: Collect contact info, follow up with personalized messages ✅ Build Relationships, Not Just Contacts: Build genuine, mutually beneficial relationships ✅ Seek Opportunities for Collaboration: Explore potential partnerships, collaborations, JVs ✅ Stay Engaged with the Startup Community: Stay informed, participate, connect with fellow entrepreneurs ✅ Measure and Evaluate Results: Track and evaluate outcomes (leads, partnerships, opportunities) 💡 Join StartX, a pool of experienced advisors ready to contribute to your success! 💡 🚀 Benefit from their wealth of knowledge, tap into their networks, and fine-tune your business strategies! 💡 👉 www.thestartx.com 📲 Download the StartX App (AppStore, Google PlayStore, Huawei AppGallery) 🎁 Submit your projects by June to get 2.5% in trade fees, a complimentary advisory session, and a chance to win a pitch deck! 🔗 #StartX #Startups #Networking #Entrepreneurs #Advisors #BusinessStrategies #MSN

How Building a Network of Founders Can Impact Your Startup’s Success - noupe