Velvet Community proudly announces today that it has joined forces with its newest member, Lionscreed. Velvet Community is a new approach to funding and supporting
The Metaverse is a hot topic among fashion businesses as they investigate how they will operate within this new dimension. The Metaverse brings many new
The conversation around diversity and inclusion is growing in importance across the globe, affecting many different sectors. With organisations looking to become more inclusive, and
Coliving is an affordable and flexible housing arrangement, which is steadily on the increase in Europe. But what is it exactly? There are two different
Choosing where to have the headquarters of a company is a tough decision. When it comes down to it, no matter how big or small
Having an organisation that is conscious of diversity, inclusion and accessibility is an organisation that will strive. According to the 2018 McKinsey report,
The gaming industry has many things to offer to society. Entertainment, more job opportunities, exposure to new and different stories, and for some,
Mahdi Khan, Social Media Manager at Urban MBA, graduated college after completing his A-levels and spent ten months with Kofi Oppong, Founder of Urban MBA,
For Alexander Zelinsky, Chairman of the Board at Angel Ventures BV, it all started when he wanted to buy property in East Europe. He soon
Kofi Oppong, a successful entrepreneur and founder of Urban MBA, shared some industry secrets with us here at Velvet Community on how to work towards a successful business.
When you start a business there are some legal questions that need to be paid attention to. We all know that it is important to
As businesses grow, they often find that they need more space. Startups may reach a point where working from their garages, or living rooms are
Velvet spoke to Inga Veselova, Managing Director of Velvet Investment, and she busted some startup myths that business owners should
Starting a new business, developing your idea, and looking for product-market fit makes for an exciting time that presents many
Investors don’t think like most people, says Inga Veselova, Managing Director of Velvet Investment, because they don’t have the mindset of people living from paycheck
Investing for the first time can be a daunting experience, especially if you feel unsure whether you have the right guidance. To ensure that your
By Karen West-Whylie from Three Sixty Workrooms I am no expert I recognise that I am coming extremely late to the party, but I am bringing
Hustle culture is a dominating force and a bad habit that formed within the startup community. Most new startups have heard this story – people
Do you have a business idea but are unsure where to start? Or maybe you’re an aspiring entrepreneur but need more guidance in the field?
Collaboration can lead to success, but in order for that to happen, the values of the collaborators should be aligned. There are many reasons why
Being a Freelancer comes with the freedom to set up your own working hours. As wonderful as this control over your work time can be,
Being an entrepreneur, despite having the financial freedom, the liberty to manage your business decisions, and doing what you’re enthusiastic about, one obstacle that hinders
Pitching your startup concept to potential clients — or investors — is critical to the success of your business. You may indeed have the most
The question whether it is better to go it alone or to collaborate with others when setting up a business is both real and important
As humans, our socialisation process – the way in which we are introduced to both social and cultural environments around us – happens in community
Burn rates: what are they? The burn rate is a measuring tool new companies use to track their negative cash flow. Simply put, it’s the
One of the best ways to ensure your business’ success is by focusing on your existing client base. Contrary to popular belief, aiming for new
Running a blog page comes with many pleasures and the opportunity to express yourself. But it is important to ensure that your blogs are posted
