Making it Work
The real journey of building a business
HOW TO PITCH: HOW TO WRITE A FOLLOW-UP EMAIL
You’ve just nailed your pitch, you answered every question that was thrown at you, and you’re feeling on top of the world. Job done. Right? Wrong. Potential investors meet hundreds of entrepreneurs just like you. So how do you make sure you stand out? You send...
HOW TO PITCH: BE READY FOR QUESTIONS
Okay, so you know your product, you’ve practised your pitch and you’re ready to get up on the microphone. The next thing you need to do is prepare for questions. But how, when you don’t know what your audience is going to ask? While you don’t know the exact...
Crafting the Perfect Pitch Deck: A Guide
First things first, there is no right or wrong way to pitch. We’ve seen incredible pitches with impressive presentations, and we’ve also been blown away by a person with a microphone just speaking from the heart. Do it your way – that’s the best way. But even if you...
HOW TO PITCH: THE KEY TO PUBLIC SPEAKING
Public speaking can be daunting. But there are a few simple tips and tricks that can help you capture and hold your audience’s attention. It can be tempting to rush up to the microphone and start speaking right away. And we get it, you’re nervous – you want to...
Are virtual offices worth it in 2024? The facts you need to know.
Almost half of all workers in the UK work remotely either some or all of the time. And as a result, the demand for traditional offices for hire is steadily falling. But you may be wondering – without a professional office, how will you get anyone to take your business...
HOW TO PITCH: FIND YOUR AUDIENCE – AND GET YOURSELF IN FRONT OF THEM
The more you refine your audience, the more targeted your approach will be – and the more likely you are to get meaningful engagement and a boost in sales. Think about where your product or idea sits in the market. What is it doing that its competitors aren’t?...
TIPS FROM OUR FOUNDER: DON’T CONFUSE FAILURE WITH QUITTING
Welcome back to IB University our free programme to help you build the skills you need to run your own business. This is the last of our founder Gerald Vanderpuye's five things he wishes he knew before he set up his first company. And this week, we're...
FOUNDERS TIP: WHY YOU SHOULD DITCH THE WORK AROUND THE WORK
Welcome back to IB University , our free programme to help you build the skills you need to run your own business. We're continuing with our blog series by our founder Gerald Vanderpuye, sharing five things he wishes he knew before he set up his first...
TIPS FROM OUR FOUNDER: WHY MY INITIAL IDEA IS ALWAYS WRONG
Welcome back to IB UNIVERSITY, our free programme to help you build the skills you need to run your own business. We're continuing with our blog series by our founder Gerald Vanderpuye, sharing five things he wishes he knew before he set up his first company. This is...
Founder’s Tips: Boost Your Luck with These Steps
IBU is back! Welcome to IB University, our free programme to help you build the skills you need to run your own business. We’re continuing with a blog series by our founder Gerald Vanderpuye, sharing five things he wishes he knew before he set up...
How to Pitch: You’ve Got Three Sentences
If you’re going to pitch your idea, you need to be able to sum it up in three sentences. If you’re rambling, your audience will have a hard time figuring out what it is you’re selling. And they’re definitely not going to remember it. Make sure you’re...
Founder’s Advice: The Earlier You Start, The Greater the Results
IBU is back! Welcome to IB University, our free programme to help you build the skills you need to run your own business. We're kicking things off with a blog series by our founder Gerald Vanderpuye, sharing five things he wishes he knew before he set up his...