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Vive Interactive

An interactive publication featuring a “spotlight course,” articles, startup tools, and more.

 

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Bootstrap Market Research

Market research should be an ongoing activity in your startup, but it doesn't have to break your budget. This issue of Vive Interactive covers many low-cost ways to get insights that can help drive your company’s success. 

 

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Envīveo Business Builder's Framework

Created with the founder in mind, the Envīveo Business Builders Framework provides a holistic view of building and growing a successful tech business.

 

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STARTUP STORE
Startup smart and take advantage of the various tools and resources we have created and curated specifically for founders. There's free stuff too!   SHOP >
 
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On-demand courses that cover four key pillars of building and growing a successful tech business based on our own Business Builder's Framework.  LEARN MORE >
 
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Ongoing commentary for tech startup founders, including ideas, insights, tips and trends. 
 
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While some terms used in the startup world may seem like jargon, many are integral to understanding the startup ecosystem.  Here, you'll find the keywords and phrases you should know. READ MORE >
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive -- and answers to them. If you don't see what you need, send us a note and let us know. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.

What is Envīveo?

Envīveo is a company, a platform, and a difference maker.

Enviveo is a company that offers consulting services, courses, and resources to help founders prepare their tech-based businesses for the market. Our founder created the company to help early—and mid-stage founders. We’ve been in your shoes and successfully helped others in similar scenarios, so we understand what founders need, what works, and what doesn’t.

Envīveo’s services and resources are easily accessible and affordable, with no applications to fill out or equity to give up. The content is also easy to understand and digest, with a focus on real-world application and jargon kept to a minimum. 

We have designed the services and resources to be flexible. You can choose what you need when you want it and in a format that works best for you. Envīveo blends human-powered and AI-enabled consulting to give tech founders a competitive edge. 

To learn more, read about Envīveo’s vision, mission, and founder, Tara Heptinstall.

As a platform, Envīveo is a web-based hub for a range of services and resources, including Envīveo’s exclusive Vive Hive community of experts, coaches, and early- and mid-stage founders. The Envīveo platform is designed for convenience and easy access, with straightforward navigation and the ability to access and download everything online 24/7 (based on account permissions; some resources require purchase or an Envīveo Vive Hive membership for access). 

There’s no software to download, although a mobile app will soon be available to access any Envīveo resource or service on the go. The platform will keep growing, so expect to see new resources and capabilities added frequently.

As a difference maker, Envīveo equips you with the knowledge, skills, tools, and resource access needed to start and build a successful tech-based business fast! “Fast” makes a difference because time is money, and founders need to get their businesses up and running—and growing and succeeding—to achieve their goals.

The Envīveo team has done much of the essential work for you by gathering real-world tested tools, templates, checklists, recommended resources, reading lists, and more in one place. We’ve developed courses and other educational materials to help you build the knowledge and skills you need without all the jargon and textbook theory to weigh you down.

We’ve also brought together experts and successful business builders from across a wide range of industries and disciplines who can provide the critical insights and coaching services that are most relevant to your startup’s goals. We’ve made it all easy to access (online,24/7), with options to fit your budget and schedule.

What makes Envīveo different from other companies that provide services and consulting to founders?

Envīveo is unique because it was explicitly created to be affordable and easy to access for founders with any background and educational experience. No applications are required to join, and no equity exchange is involved. 

It’s purposely flexible. You can purchase a six—or 12-month membership to the Envīveo community—Vive Hive, which offers a variety of resources and services exclusive to members or at a discount. You can also purchase various services and resources individually. 

We’ve tried to keep everything practical and applicable to startups. You won’t find a lot of jargon or theory (and we explain anything included to prepare you for when you need to use that information). All content is based on a solid foundation of real-world success, best practices, expert insights, and founder input and feedback.

We’ve also tried to make our services and resources accessible and convenient. We know how busy founders are, especially if you’re trying to build your startup on the side while working a full-time job. We’ve invested a lot of time curating must-have startup tools, tips, and more and putting them in a centralized location, saving you a lot of search-and-research time.

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Who can benefit from Envīveo?

Anyone interested in starting a tech-based business or growing the one they have can benefit. Envīveo is especially beneficial for founders who:

  • Don’t have extensive financial resources and are interested in bootstrapping
  • Have limited time for knowledge-building
  • Need startup resources and consulting services relevant to their specific needs, goals, budget, and schedule
  • Aren’t interested in long-term commitments, giving up equity in their company, or going through an application process
  • May lack a broad understanding of all aspects of starting and running a business
  • Are ‘non-technical’ and need resources to ramp up their knowledge fast
How can Envīveo help my startup?

Envīveo can affordably help your startup in numerous ways, depending on your needs. That can include initial business/service/product concepting, business plan development, developing a strategy for bootstrap market research, one-on-one coaching, preparation for meeting with investors, access to contractors with the specific skills you need, and more. 

However, Envīveo excels at providing a structured approach and the resources needed to help founders develop a strategic and commercially viable foundation for their business before they get in front of their first investor. It all starts with Envīveo’s Business Builder Framework, which organizes the content for our courses and resources in an easy-to-follow structure. View or download the framework here.

What types of resources does Envīveo offer?

Envīveo offers (or will offer soon) various resources designed specifically for founders who want to launch or grow a tech-based business.  They include:

  • Signature courses - comprehensive learning modules focused on the four components of Envīveo’s Business Builder’s Framework (Strategic Foundation, Commercial Capability, Operational Infrastructure, and Human Capital and Culture.)
  • Spotlight courses (micro-learning) - highly focused mini-courses that provide “quick hit knowledge building.”
  • Podcasts 
  • Webinars
  • Templates
  • Checklists and To-dos
  • One-on-one and group coaching
  • AI-enabled coaching and recommendations
  • Talent marketplace - a resource for hiring contractors with specific skills and talents relevant to startups
  • Experts as a Service (EaaS) - Fractional CMO and other senior-level experts available for short-term contracts
  • Online community forum comprised of experts from various industries, coaches specializing in areas critical to startup success, and early- and mid-stage founders
  • An interactive magazine featuring microlearning modules
  • eBooks, blogs, articles and guides

New resources and services are often added to help keep our clients current on the latest trends and best practices.

Are there any costs associated with using Envīveo’s resources?

Most Envīveo resources developed or curated specifically for founders can be purchased individually, enabling you to pay for only what you need. Or you can join the Vive Hive and have access to all Envīveo resources (including discounts on signature courses) for a monthly subscription fee.  We are also exploring other options for the future to keep offering clients the maximum flexibility and affordability to access the information they need.

Many Envīveo resources are free, including Voices and Views — the Envīveo blog, and select materials in the Envīveo Knowledge Hub.

In addition, coaching services and Experts as a Service (EaaS) are available at an hourly rate separate from the Hive Vive membership. Discounts are available to Hive Vive members.

How can I access Envīveo’s resources?

Envīveo’s resources are available online at www.Envīveo.com. While some are free, many require access to Envīveo’s online community, the Vive Hive. You can also purchase many resources individually.

Coaching services can be scheduled directly online with any coach that meets your needs.  

How can I join the Vive Hive, the Envīveo community?

Membership in the Vive Hive community requires a six- or 12-month subscription. Options are available for six- and 12-month terms. There are no applications to fill out. There is no equity in your business to give up. Just create an Envīveo account. Choose your membership package. Make your payment, and you’re in. 

How can I join the Envīveo Coaches Collective?

To join the Envīveo Coaches Collective, you can apply through our website by submitting your expertise, background, and availability. Our team reviews applications to ensure alignment with our mission, and once approved, you’ll be added to our roster of expert coaches. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute content, participate in the Vive Hive community, and offer 1-on-1 consulting sessions.

What kind of support can I expect from the Envīveo community?

As cliché as it sounds, Envīveo’s Vive Hive is about “sharing and caring.” People who join the Vive Hive are interested in success—for themselves and their fellow Vive Hivers. One of the best things about the Vive Hive is that its members are diverse, with a wide range of backgrounds, experience, and expertise. Everyone has something to offer and is here because they thrive on exchanging ideas and insights.

Ask questions, and you’ll get answers. Ask for recommendations, and you’re likely to get plenty. Need a different perspective on an issue? You’ll get plenty in the Vive Hive. Need encouragement or just a little push? Members of the Vive Hive are here for you.

Plus, Vive Hive members can access knowledge-building resources, simplifying various steps in the building startup and building processes, and more.

Can I get personalized advice for my startup?

Definitely! There are a couple of options. 

First, you can always get feedback or recommendations from the VIve Hive community (membership required.) 

Second, you take advantage of one-on-one coaching with an Envīveo coach (available at an hourly rate). 

The third – which is coming soon – is Vive Ai. Stay tuned for details on this one.

How do I get started with Envīveo?

The first step is to set up your free, no-obligation account with no application or fee required. 

From there, you can explore the Envīveo website, our Views and Voices blog and some of the free resources in the Knowledge Hub, as well as check out the benefits of Envīveo’s Vive Hive membership and the pay-only-for-what-you-want resources in our Content Store.

If you’re interested in joining the Vive Hive or purchasing a specific resource, just click on the link provided next to the resource and follow the instructions.

What payment methods does Envīveo accept?

If you’re joining the Hive Vive or purchasing a specific resource, you can pay by Visa or Mastercard.

What is the refund policy for subscriptions and courses?

If you inadvertently signed up for a Vive Hive membership or purchased a resource by mistake, notify us within 24 hours with your email confirmation. We’ll process your refund within two business days. It should appear on your credit card statement in your next billing cycle. 

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Is there a free trial available?

Envīveo does not offer free trials, but you can access free resources in the Content Store and read our blog, Voice and Views, to get a sense of what we offer. 

If you’re interested in Envīveo’s one-on-one coaching/consulting services, choose the coach you want to work with and complete the quick “Get to Know Me” form. From there, you and your prospective coach can arrange a quick call or email exchange to work out details for an introduction and to discuss your needs.

How do the personalized coaching or consulting services work?

Envīveo’s coaching and consulting services work how you need them to, which is why they’re personalized. You’ll choose the coach/consultant you wish to work with and then fill out the short “Get to Know Me” form. Through our platform, you can purchase single or multiple sessions with one or several different coaches. You can also schedule directly with them using our calendar integration feature.

You and your coach/consultant will devise your consulting arrangement from there. Once you’ve determined how you’d like to work together, Envīveo will provide you with a contract specifying the scope of the engagement and other details. A typical engagement may include weekly check-ins, reviews of business plans and other documents, and other services. 

Some of our clients choose to spend a specific number of coaching hours over a predetermined number of weeks or months. Others prefer a one-time coaching session and may decide to add more sessions later. You can see a sample of our recommended coaching/consulting arrangements and contract here.