The New Frontiers blog Expert advice for Irish startups and entrepreneurs The big business trends to watch out for in 2020 Coworking space vs the traditional office – which will you choose? 5 tips for recruiting a stellar first hire for your startup! Listen to your market and always be ready to pivot your idea Winners of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur Awards (IBYE) announced Immersive VR Education builds on startup success with a strong team Startup events to help you end 2019 on an entrepreneurial high 4 actions entrepreneurs need to take to scale up quickly A framework for founders: how one VC thinks about pre-seed investments A new cohort commences Phase 2 at GMIT’s Innovation Hubs The food business: when is a trend not a trend? Four of the Mid West’s most promising New Frontiers startups How to decide whether to outsource or keep everything in-house A strong employer brand is essential for attracting top talent Magda Rzepkowska (WallPee) is the ‘one to watch’ in 2019 Financial advice every startup entrepreneur needs to hear 6 start-up friendly events you can’t miss out on in 2019 Grow smarter and faster by automating tedious work tasks New Frontiers Showcase for the TU Dublin and IADT cohort Synergy Centre: New Frontier Phase 2 Showcase Day Nicky Bowman chats about sales strategies and finding your first customers Drone Consultants Ireland wins European Satellite Navigation Competition Emer O’Donnell chats about product-market fit and finding your sweet spot Drone Consultants Ireland (DCI) wins regional competition of ESNC 2018 Cork: 14 entrepreneurs on their way to success! New Frontiers Showcase and Awards at Waterford IT Insights: The five WHYs of New Frontiers Lean Startup: using customer-focused development processes Innovation: give your SME a competitive edge with SBIR 12 high-potential entrepreneurs commence New Frontiers at GMIT New Frontiers Showcase event: Limerick (Hartnett Centre) Negotiating is like going into a church New Frontiers Phase 2 graduation at the LINC – IT Blanchardstown New Frontiers startup, Immersive VR Education, lists on Irish Stock Exchange Orlaith Carmody: leadership starts with the self New Frontiers Showcase event: Cork (Rubicon Centre) A crowdfunding conversation with Crua Outdoors The importance of networking for New Frontiers participants Take your startup to the next level with Competitive Start Funding Mistakes to avoid when product testing Gavin Duffy on the changing face of business success Exhibiting your startup: a 25-step checklist for excellence Featured startup: Dublin Design Studio (Scriba) Developing your market attack plan in four steps Cyber security for medium/large businesses and organizations If you don’t have a story, you are just another commodity Value proposition and channel to market Starting up: how to beat entrepreneurial isolation Featured startup: Bruno Lanvin, Dmbook Cyber security: an important issue for small businesses Calling New Frontiers alumni! Competitive Start Fund now open Economy: think outside the box to stay inside the circle New Frontiers alumni find success in the Dragons’ Den Extend your R&D capability with an Innovation Voucher The key traits of successful entrepreneurs Technology-enabled innovation: pathways to success How personal experience shaped my startup vision The art of persuasion: pitch lessons from the DIT/IADT awards Business strategy: why it matters and how to do it Case study: BriteBiz – business management solution SaaStr 2017: how Irish startups can foster US-style ambition Valuable insights at the DIT/IADT New Frontiers Showcase Featured startup: Aidan Duff, Fifty One Bikes The New Frontiers programme: 2016 Business expansion: scaling your startup My startup story: belief, support, action! Success in business: stand for something Startup PR: increasing awareness and becoming an expert Growing your business: the value of networking Corporate Health: from horseback rides to health tracking apps Eamonn Quinn: failure is as important as success The Internet of Things: opportunities for Irish businesses Online video: the future of content marketing Employment contracts: what you need to know as a new employer Featured startup: Tim Arits – Intouch Supply versus demand: how to set your pricing Featured startup: Evan Talty – Wild Irish Seaweed Using SaaS metrics and resources to bulletproof your startup’s growth Marketing: should your business bother with social media? Financing: alternatives to business bank loans Hiring interns for your startup: our top tips High Potential Startups: a guide to supports and funding The New Frontiers Internet of Things Summit at GMIT Being an entrepreneur is increasingly where we want to be Perfect pitches and robust questioning at Business Competition Final The New Frontiers programme: 2015-2016 UK markets and beyond: think before you leap Getting paid on time: advice and guidelines Innovation Showcase: supports to grow your business International growth: how to get started Using data analytics to make better business decisions How to build a successful startup recruitment process Making trade shows pay: a strategy for startups New tricks: my journey from administrator to entrepreneur Goals & milestones for growth-focused businesses Tips for making a successful Phase 2 application Building your brand is about sharing your vision Storytelling in Sligo: building a media startup in the North West New Frontiers workshop: How to find customers John Teeling on entrepreneurship and the future of business Pitching: avoiding the pitfalls and answering the right questions Being opportunistic made me a better entrepreneur Innovation Vouchers: helping SMEs to develop creative solutions What I learned from the New Frontiers programme Choosing the right business mentor Getting your fundraising strategy right Generating your startup’s first sales leads Words to avoid when writing for your business Storytelling in business: how to connect with your customers Making a successful Competitive Start Fund (CSF) application Networking and support are keys to startup success What makes a successful startup entrepreneur? Past participants: Stephen Slattery / Zeto Market Research: a key component of business strategy Top tips for startup entrepreneurs My two babies: being a parent and running a business Past participants: Dorothy Creaven / Element Software Tendering to win: the importance of competitive intelligence Bootstrapping too far: the dangers of overtrading Some startup advice from the Web Summit The importance of support in early-stage startup Finding your feet as an entrepreneur Managing your cashflow: funding your startup after the programme How to craft your Value Proposition – a tool and a formula Mentorship: aiding entrepreneurs on their startup journey Past participants: Emma-Jane Power / PR Slides 10 tips for entrepreneurs thinking of applying to New Frontiers
