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New Frontiers on eiLearn

Welcome to the New Frontiers section of eiLearn. This area of the site has been developed specifically for current participants and alumni of the Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers programme.

It has been created to support and supplement the learning you will acquire whilst on the programme.  The content is divided into a number of topic areas that you will need to consider as you build and grow your business -: Strategy, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Operations, Innovation and Leadership and People and has been selected specifically for entrepreneurs at your stage of development.

This page also includes the Connections @ New Frontiers participant directory which is open to all participants and alumni of the programme. Please take a few minutes to complete your profile which will allow you to network with the other entrepreneurs on the programme.  We hope you find this page useful and we would welcome your feedback on an additional information you would like to see included.

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Sales & Marketing for Start-Ups

Market Intelligence – An Overview (Ep01)

Content Format Podcast
Duration25 min
In this first episode Colette Quinn (Real Insights) and Roisin Bell (Knowledge Works) join Paul Browne of Enterprise Ireland to give you an overview of market intelligence. The second episode is also available on eiLearn outlining how you undertake Market Intelligence.

Market Intelligence – How to do Market Research (Ep02)

Content Format Podcast
Duration25 min
In this second episode Colette Quinn (Real Insights) and Roisin Bell (Knowledge Works) join Paul Browne of Enterprise Ireland to outline how you undertake market intelligence. The first episode is also available on eiLearn as an overview of Market Intelligence.

Small but Smart

Content Format Article
Duration5 min
Corrine Sandler says that with the correct use of actionable market information, the ‘little guys’ can win in today’s David-and-Goliath business world.

Who are your ideal customers?

Content Format Article
Duration5 min
Ideal-acceptable-avoid: in search for your ideal customers by Bob Apollo.
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Business Planning: Compelling Value Proposition

Content Format Video
Duration4 min
Customer Value Proposition: Ray Clarke of Shaping Business outlines the need for a more compelling Value Proposition. #valueproposition #businessplanning #customer

Market Personas101 – An Overview (Ep1/1)

Content Format Podcast
Duration25 min
In this episode Naghmeh Reilly & Jessica Baker of Enterprise Ireland discuss what clients need to understand and plan for developing market personas.
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Advice for founders inexperienced in sales

Content Format Video
Duration2 min
Right People Right Skills: Harry Largey of Cloudmover advising on approaching the first sales by founders and company owners. #customerneeds #founders #startup

Finance for Start-Ups

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Why the need for Finance?

Content Format Video
Duration1 min
Basic Financial Capability: Gráinne Conroy, Senior Financial Adviser with Enterprise Ireland outlines the need and importance of the finance function for companies. #financial awareness #startup
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Getting Investor Ready

Content Format Video
Duration4 min
Access to Finance : Conor Carmody of Dublin Business Innovation Centre (DBIC) outlines how companies should prepare to seek investment. #company investment #startup #funding

Who are your ideal customers?

Content Format Article
Duration5 min
Ideal-acceptable-avoid: in search for your ideal customers by Bob Apollo.
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Using Lean or Business Model Canvas

Content Format Video
Duration3 min
Strategic Financial Planning: The importance of using a lean canvas or business model canvas by Conor Carmody of Dublin BIC. #investment #lean #startup
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Equity Matters (Part1/6) – Long Term Funding Strategy

Content Format Video
Duration47 min
In this first webinar on Long Term Funding Strategy Tom Early of Enterprise Ireland and panel discuss a company's funding strategy and offers advice on how a long-term strategic plan.
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Equity Matters (Part 2/6) – Investor Types

Content Format Video
Duration49 min
In this second webinar on Long Term Funding Strategy Tom Early of Enterprise Ireland discusses a outlines the various investor types and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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Equity Matters (Part 3/6) – The Deal Part 1: Investor Economics

Content Format Video
Duration46 min
In this third webinar on Long Term Funding Strategy Tom Early of Enterprise Ireland and panel of experts discuss the investment term sheet. This session is focused on Investment Economics and in particular explains some valuation terminology.
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Equity Matters (Part 4/6) – The Deal Part 2: Investor Management

Content Format Video
Duration48 min
In this fourth webinar on Long Term Funding Strategy Tom Early of Enterprise Ireland discusses investment management, in particular, the control rights of the company.
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Equity Matters (Part 5/6) – Exit and Downside Management

Content Format Video
Duration44 min
In this fifth webinar on Long Term Funding Strategy Tom Early of Enterprise Ireland discusses exit and downside management clauses on the term sheet.
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Equity Matters (Part 6/6) – Exits

Content Format Video
Duration44 min
In the last episode of a series of six webinars on 'Equity Matters' - Tom Early, joined by Killian McMahon and Ken Cahill, discusses exit options and strategy.

Leadership & People for Start-Ups

12 ideas to start leading

Content Format Article
Duration10 min
Chuck Swoboda explains the difference between management and leadership and shares 12 best leadership ideas.
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Becoming a charismatic leader

Content Format Video
Duration3 min
Capability: is it possible to learn charisma? Advice for Irish business leaders given by John Antonakis of the University of Lausanne. #charisma #leaders #motivation
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What if a startup hired a wrong person?

Content Format Video
Duration3 min
Capability: Are you an early stage company and hired a wrong person? HR Expert, Carole Cassidy talks about next steps in this situation. #foundersforum #hiring #startup
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Developing ideas within your business

Content Format Video
Duration5 min
Clarity of Direction: Irish SMEs talk about leadership and developing ideas. #culture #ClarityOfDirection #leader
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Thoughts on Leadership

Content Format Video
Duration4 min
Capability: John Antonakis of the University of Lausanne in conversation with Enterprise Ireland on leadership. #leadership #performance #emotionalintelligence
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Male and Female Leadership

Content Format Video
Duration3 min
Capability: John Antonakis of the University of Lausanne talks about charisma of male and female leaders. #charisma #leader #femaleleader

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