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| What is a business incubator? |
A business incubator is an organisation that supports the entrepreneurial process, helping to increase survival rates for innovative startup companies. Entrepreneurs with feasible projects are admitted into incubators, where they are offered a specialised menu of support resources and services.
The resources and services open to an entrepreneur include: provision of physical space, mentoring, help in making an effective business plan, administrative services, technical support, business networking, advice on intellectual property and sources of financing. The incubation process is intended to last around 2-5 years. back to top
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| Why should a new business want to locate in a business incubator? |
NBIA estimates that approximately 80 percent of incubated firms survive their first three years, compared with a 35 to 40 percent survival rate for non-incubated startups. Business failures waste important capital, whereas success stimulates future investment potential within a community. In a recent study conducted by NBIA, some 66 percent of 126 incubated companies reported that incubator services were important to their survival and success.
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| Why should I join EMIN? |
EMIN provides strategic guidance, access to investors, mentors, a network of contacts, specialised training, affordable space, and a range of business resources. For more information about services, please see the Services page.
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| How do I join? |
It's currently free to register as a member of EMIN. This allows you access to a range of resources & business support information. To apply to move into incubator office space, you must contact the incubator unit directly (view a list of EMIN incubators).
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| Do I have to move into the incubator? |
EMIN has both resident (incubatees) and non-resident (virtual incubatees) clients. Virtual incubatees are companies who need strategic guidance and business assistance, but do not need space.
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| How do I post my company profile in the Directories section? |
Log in as usual and go to the My EMIN page. In the left-hand column, you will find the option to "Edit Company Profile". Complete this section and, once approved, your company profile will appear in the Directories section. If you have any problems please send an email to info@emincubation.co.uk. back to top
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| How do I receive weekly news updates? |
Simply register as a user on the EMIN portal. Weekly news updates will automatically be sent to your email address.
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| Does pop-up blocking interefere with the instant messaging system? |
Yes, activating pop-up blocking software on your computer can interfere with the instant messaging system.
We recommend that you adjust your pop-up blocking software to accept pop-ups on www.emincubation.co.uk. Alternatively, you can disable pop-up blocking from your toolbar to use the instant messaging system and enable it when done. back to top
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| How do I use instant messaging? |
- First, ensure that you are registered on the website.
- Your name, and the names of other people logged in, will appear in the instant messaging box in the left-hand column.
- Click on the name of the person (displayed in the instant messaging box) you wish to communicate with. This will open a dialogue box.
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Pop-up blocking software can interfere with instant messaging. We recommend you adjust your pop-up blocking software to accept pop-ups on the EMIN website. Alternatively, disable pop-up blocking from your toolbar.
- The dialogue between you and the other person will be completely private.
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