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Our cities are evolving at a rapid pace. It’s not just a geographical or population expansion. They are literally becoming more intelligent thanks to the implementation of advanced technological innovations. We’re turning our cities into more efficient and enjoyable places to live. And this is a positive step because according to the latest report published by the United Nations 54% of the world population currently lives in urban areas and it’s predicted that by 2050 that figure will reach 66%.

Europe, along with North America and Japan, is one of the regions that have opted for the inclusion of technology and efficiency in our cities. It is the era of the ‘Smart Cities’ and it’s not just a label. This revolution promises to improve the quality of life of the general population.

If you’ve made it this far then it’s likely that you’re already 100% dedicated to creating a startup or you already have a project in the works. However, getting to launch point isn’t enough, it’s not the goal but instead just the beginning. Now that you’ve got the ball rolling what you’re most worried about is how to keep the situation under control.

Just as we’ve said numerous times on FACE Entrepreneurship, the moment when you decide you want to be an entrepreneur is the most difficult for many founders.

Deciding what resources to invest in and how to break up the tasks is no easy matter.

Without a doubt, and at a time when technology allows us to work from wherever we are with our phones, laptops and tablets, physical infrastructure needs (such as offices) have greatly decreased.

However, it’s not always easy to work from home or maybe you need meeting rooms from time to time to collaborate with others or meet with investors, suppliers, etc. In that case, coworking spaces are definitely your best friends.

Maybe a good time at the beach with friends, or an adventure in a foreign country… or if you want to startup, holidays are for improving your skills at one of the Summer Academies for entrepreneurs that are being hosted around Europe in 2016. Under these lines you will find some proposals to spend your summertime learning, meeting new people and discovering what it means to be an entrepreneur.

Check out the European experiences in entrepreneurship for people with disabilities: Analysis and main conclusions report.

No te pierdas las experiencias europeas en emprendimiento para personas con discapacidad: Análisis e informe de las principales conclusiones.

This guide from Eplus Europe has been prepared to demystify the equity raising process for entrepreneurs. Raising external equity is very different to raising other types of finance. Raising external equity is rewarding and worthwhile if it accelerates the growth of your business. If an external investor is getting an attractive return then you are likely to be getting an even better return.This is a win-win.

We don’t know how it happened, but the fact is you’re here and that means you want to start your own startup. Great. You’re not embarking on an easy path, but it is a journey that will test your limits.

On FACE Entrepreneurship you can find all kinds of tips and tools to help you on your business venture, but in this document we wanted to sum up what we’ve come to affectionately call the “road to entrepreneurship.”

It’s a road that only you can take and which, at the end of the day, relies only on your talent and the team you’ve chosen to face the adventure with. But no one said that you can’t use help, and that’s precisely what this document is intended to be; a reference guide so you don’t get lost in the intricate maze which is entrepreneurship.

Good luck and remember, that whatever happens, never give up. It’s worth it!

As an entrepreneur you’ll need to have and use numerous different skills, from digital marketing to leadership, financing to management. Fortunately, there are online resources available to everyone. In this document we share with you three essential e-learning platforms and their most useful courses for entrepreneurs.

At FACE Entrepreneurship we are know how hard and challenging an entrepreneur’s life can be. We also love the tech world and apps so, if we mix the two we end up with this: the best apps to make entrepreneurs’ lives easier. We hope this guide of the best free apps for entrepreneurs’ will help you to improve your professional and personal routine.

Identity is the set of features or characteristics of a person that may be separated from others in a set. Therefore, digital identity is the set of information, features and characteristics that we share online as well as the trail we leave on different social networking sites, professional profiles, blogs, company pages, comments we make in news, reviews, forums, etc. By putting together these tiny pieces we get a completed puzzle made up of who we are and what we do.

There are many ways to get the financing your startup needs. From business angels and accelerators to banks and investor funds. But overall, there is another way that has increased in popularity over the last 10 years: crowdfunding. It’s easy to manage, can reach thousands or even millions of people and if you’re lucky, you could end up with more money than you thought you’d raise at the beginning of the campaign. But… where should you start? What’s the best website to ‘seduce’ your potential investors? Let us help you with a brief list of the best European crowdfunding platforms.

Your startup is great. Your idea is innovating, it’s been accepted by the public and the investors are excited about your product or service. But all this hard work may not be enough if you don’t take care of every single detail. And your website is a huge detail to take care of. But don’t worry, even if you’re not going to be the one creating your website it’s always good to take a look at other startup’s websites, for the sake of inspiration!

Today is the day. The investor is behind the door and all those months full of hard work come to mind. You have given the best of you to make your startup happen and now it’s time to find someone else that believes in your idea. It sounds epic, right? It is and we want to help you succeed so here are some great tools to impress investors. Good luck!

It doesn’t matter what your startup is about. You need to be on social media if you want to reach as many customers as possible. But even when it’s easy to open and post ideas and share information on Facebook or Twitter, doing it right is not a piece of cake. Yes, that’s why social media professionals are emerging as key players in every growing company. What if you want to do it by yourself? Then, we have some useful links to share with you!

Wow, that idea of yours sounds amazing. It really does. But, wait! How are you going to make it happen? Where are you going to find the money to make it real? We know it can be stressful to look for an investor, that’s why in this Knowledge Box we are going to show you some different types of investors, giving you the opportunity to choose the right one for your business. Here we go!

Once you have a nice business idea and some thoughts on how to turn it into a business opportunity, there is one tiny aspect you may want to think about… getting the funds to make it happen. Financial doubts, even fear, are one of the most common among entrepreneurs, that’s why this document is a compilation of websites that offer help, tips and advice related to the economic aspect of your startup. Let’s go!

Du bist unglaublich aufgeregt wegen deiner neuen Idee und kannst es kaum erwarten, endlich anzufangen, weißt aber gar nicht, ob deine Idee überhaupt gut ist? Deine Freunde sagen, dass sie deine Idee lieben! Aber es sollte noch einen besseren Weg geben,den Wert deiner Idee zu überprüfenund herauszufinden, ob sich der Zeit- und Energieaufwand lohnen würde. Und es gibt ihn tatsächlich. Du kannst einiges tun, bevor du dich in die tatsächliche Umsetzung stürzt und anfängst, Visitenkarten zu drucken. Schau dir die folgenden Links zur Einschätzung deiner Business Idee genauer an.

Schriftsteller sind nicht die einzigen, die gelegentlich unter einer Schreibblockade leiden. Bist du gerade dabei, einen Businessplan zu entwerfen und/oder die richtigen Worte für dein Crowdfounding oder Kickstarter zu finden? Du bist dir nicht sicher, wie du deine Vorstellungen auf den Punkt bringen kannst? Hier bieten wir dir einige Hilfsmittel an, um dir zu auf die Sprünge zu helfen. Keine Angst mehr vor der Schreibblockade!

Available at our website the Delphi Study carried out by Professor Jan Brinckmann for Grupo Secuoya within the FACE Entrepreneurship project.

Download the complete Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2014 Study. The most important information about international entrepreneurship.