As a new entrepreneur looking for finance and support to grow a venture, I noticed there's not much of a collaborative or hands on network or platform for business support for entrepreneurs or to source right types of finance to develop and grow. The main purpose for the group is to share on best practices, learn from the best in the sector and to create an 'ecosystem' of regional networks of advisory support team of investors and experts in finance & business planning, sales and marketing, coac …

This group is designed to bring together people with good ideas, spare time and resources who are interested in working together to create businesses to provide them with roles that they enjoy, above average incomes and fast track career opportunities. In addition to regular meetups where you can get to know each other, if you're looking for a career opportunity or the resources/finance to set up in business, do post something up on the message board to prompt us to get in touch if we can hel …

This is a group for people involved in start ups, want to be involved in start ups or want to invest in start ups. If you have a killer idea and you dont know where to start...come along have a chat... We can learn a lot from those who've been there and done that....whether failed or succeeded! If you know someone who you think would be a good member please do invite them but also tell us you are doing so - to ensure we accept their application.

Equity for Effort is where technology, web, and mobile start-ups really START. Quickly identify collaborators / co-founders, quickly agree how you are going to work together, and START.

Are you searching to find a meet-up group to network with positive like minded entrepreneurs? Well, your search is over! Climbing the business success ladder can often be difficult when faced with so many business obstacles ranging from trying to win new clients, overcoming finance worries to marketing your business. This group has been created by Bella Rareworld with the aim to keep you motivated and focused to achieve business success. To become a successful entrepreneur one of the firs …

Are you an entrepreneur with a big idea? Or perhaps a freelancer looking for the next big project? How many times have you had a crazy idea about starting a business or transforming your existing one, but then have it all become too hard when you realise that you'll need to find a graphic designer, a software programmer, or someone to build a product for you. You realise you'll have through the hassle of finding someone, and that it will take time and cost a lot of money. The good news... The …

Come and join us for fun, informative, educational and empowering events specifically designed by women for women. At our events we receive guidance and tips from a range of professionals that cover everything from Business start ups, body image and confidence to Skin Care and Grooming. Our events are fun and laid back and so are a great way to meet women of all races and walks of life. They are also a great forum to discuss issues that affect us in day to day life including getting dating and r …

This group offers a platform for entrepreneurs with complementary skill sets to connect with each other, facilitating the initial team-building process. As strong believers in the lean approach, we feel start-ups should not have to spend their hard-earned funding or personal savings to recruit team members. Instead, you just need the opportunity to meet likeminded co-founders/new team members in a relaxed environment. Whether you're a co-founder with a technical background looking to find a busi …

Are you starting up or working in a business, or looking to equip yourself with career or life skills? Do you often hear about books that could really help and which you really want to read but lack the time? Then welcome. Please do come along and get involved!   The Problem: Too many books to read, too little time! Which are great and which are grotty?   The Solution: Monthly meet-ups 5 volunteers read and review 1 book each between meet-ups Each volunteer then presents a 5 minute …

The Business Online Directory also known as the Bod is a business support company providing tools, strategies and techniques to grow your business.  We welcome all start up businesses and exiting Entrepreneurs who are looking to expand in business to join us in our incredible trainings, workshops , Business networking opportunities. We bring in professional and successful  guest speakers to support the group. We have created a learning environment for small businesses. where members support each …

STOP PRESS !!! New Management, New meeting formats!!! RE-LAUNCH AUTUMN 2009!!! MORE NEW MEETINGS PLANNED FOR 2010 This meetup group was originally created for you to be inspired and to help you learn about how to work ON your business, and not always IN it! Thus, the first sections of the Entrepreneurs Learning Series in 2010 will be dedicated to what is one of the most important part of any business: "Your Business Plan". We will explore the options open to each of you , and focus on …

All entrepreneurs and self employed people welcomed, whether you are just about to start a new business or have been in business for many years, our purpose and aim is to help each other gain more business using our wider contacts and knowledge. At B2BN there are no strangers, only friends you haven't met yet....

Frustrated by the way that investors and entrepreneurs only rarely come together in the real world, I started this group to help the two groups find some common ground. So the question is... what *do* they have in common? For me, the answer is *contrarianity* - that particular state of mind whereby you _look_ at the same markets and trends as everyone else, but _see_ something quite different. Contrarian thinking underpins both entrepreneurs and investors: both make substantial bets (in ti …

FastTrack is the ultimate networking and learning opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners in and around London.  Our objective is to help anyone who is building a new business or interested in starting a business to meet business professionals, investors and likeminded entrepreneurs, exchange knowledge and build successful new business partnerships.  We cover all business sectors, so you will definitely make valuable new contacts! Our weekly events offer an enjoyable, informal en …

Are you using Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or any of the other hot social networking sites? Do you want to get more out of them or use them more effectively? Do you want to know what the opportunities are? Do you want to be sure you're using them safely and not taking any risks? Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn will allow you to network and develop opportunities to boost your business; provide channels to communicate with employees and recruit new employees; and will enable you to track and posi …

We are an enthusiastic group of entrepreneurs, investors and people involved with startup companies. We are dedicated to helping each other succeed by leveraging the knowledge, talent and resources of our group members. We hold meetings to provide relevant information in the form of speaker events, seminars and workshops. We encourage networking and we help members showcase their business to attract new talent and funding for their startups. ->Maybe you're an entrepreneur with a recently funded …