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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. » What is VentureNavigator?
  2. » What sort of learning material do you have?
  3. » Who is the site targeted at?
  4. » How much does it cost?
  5. » What are the browser requirements for this site?
  6. » Can anyone sign up to use the site?
  7. » How do I sign up?
  8. » I've forgotten my password, what should I do?
  9. » Who is behind VentureNavigator?
  10. » How can I contribute to the site?
  11. » What if I have another question that is not answered on this page?

  1. What is VentureNavigator?

    Entrepreneurs often have many questions when starting businesses. VentureNavigator is a service to provide startups and small businesses with answers and improve their chances of success. The key aspect of the site is online assessments which provide personalised feedback on the viability of a business. There are also pre-screened resources from a variety of reputable sources that offer advice on a wide range of business topics. Throughout the site entrepreneurs can interact with each other by asking questions or leaving feedback.

  2. What sort of learning material do you have?

    The business resources on this website come from the consortium universities as well as other reputable universities and organisation. The include articles, videos, podcasts, and online tests. The quality of the learning material is the sole qualification for including it.

  3. Who is the site targeted at?

    VentureNavigator is aimed at any type of entrepreneur from current students with the hint of a business idea to career professionals seeking to branch out on their own. These resources will benefit established businesses as well as early stage startups across all sectors.

  4. How much does it cost?

    VentureNavigator is free. Seriously. There are no hidden costs or ulterior motives to this site. It is sponsored by the UK government to support the betterment of businesses.

  5. What are the browser requirements for this site?

    VentureNavigator is designed to work in Internet Explorer 6 and 7, Firefox, Mozilla, and Safari at a screen resolution of 1024×768 or greater.

  6. Can anyone sign up to use the site?

    Yes.

  7. How do I sign up?

    To sign up visit the sign-up page. You will need to provide some basic information about yourself, which will not be shared with any third parties.

  8. I've forgotten my password, what should I do?

    Go to the forgotten password page to reset it.

  9. Who is behind VentureNavigator?

    VentureNavigator was created by a consortium of University of Essex, Institute for Manufacturing at Cambridge University, Glasgow University, University of Leeds, University of Liverpool, The Open University, Warwick University, and Library House through a grant provided by the Higher Education Innovation Fund.

  10. How can I contribute to the site?

    If you are interested in providing learning resources to VentureNavigator click the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page and describe what you have to offer.

  11. What if I have another question that is not answered on this page?

    Use the Contact Us link at the bottom of the page to get in touch. Someone from the consortium will get in touch with you.