An empathy map to get to know your customers better
What is an empathy map? The most important thing in business is knowing your customer. Understanding who they are, what they need and what they prefer. The solution you offer to their problem is a core piece of making your business thrive. To really get to know your...
Languages for entrepreneurs: why speaking more than one matters
How important are languages for entrepreneurs ? We live in a world where English has become the universal language for business — and where speaking a second (or third) language is a real superpower. It’s a must-have skill if you want to talk shop with other...
Tips and ideas to break out of the routine and find inspiration at work
Does work feel like an uphill battle lately? Does your daily routine feel like « Groundhog Day «? It’s pretty normal when you settle into a routine where you do practically the same thing every day. At ULab we try to keep our days varied so no two look alike...
The 5 most inspiring talks for entrepreneurs
Starting your own business isn’t easy, no matter what some entrepreneurs tell you. It takes determination, persistence and, above all, passion for the business idea you want to bring to life. There are plenty of obstacles and limitations you’ll run into as...
Benefits of Working in a Business Center
Are you thinking about taking the leap and working in a business center? Not sure whether this option really fits what you need to run your activity? Here we share the main benefits of working in a business center compared to other, more conventional offices or...
How to Overcome Frustrated Entrepreneur Syndrome
Can you launch a venture and avoid frustrated entrepreneur syndrome? Going into business is always an adventure that can bring you joy and disappointment in equal measure. When someone launches a venture, they have the support of their closest circle, but the moment a...
Types of entrepreneurs: from co-pilot to capitalist
Some people start a business out of necessity, trying to find a way to make a living through self-employment. Others start one because of vision and opportunity. And some go straight in because of pure, raw calling. But the truth is that today, between one motivation...
Entrepreneur vs Businessman: What’s the Difference?
Starting your own thing is in fashion. But what does it really mean to be an entrepreneur? Is being an entrepreneur the same as being a businessman, or are there real differences? Is everyone who calls themselves an entrepreneur really one? For some, the word...
What Is a Startup, Exactly?
By now you’ve probably heard the term startup a thousand times. But do you know exactly what a startup is and how it differs from other kinds of newly created companies ? Is everything that glitters a startup? In this article we look at what a startup is and the...