The Malta Business Weekly

FPEI Enterprise is Malta’s go-to-service directory for startups, businesses and entreprene­urs

Many entreprene­urs and organisati­ons in Malta struggle to find the service providers they need to support their business journey. FPEI Enterprise can help you bridge that gap

- GISELLE BORG OLIVIER Giselle Borg Olivier is the Foundation manager of FPEI and Zaar Crowdfundi­ng Malta. To join the FPEI Enterprise Membership Directory, visit https://fpei.mt/membership/

Navigating the startup space can be tricky and confusing, whether you are a seasoned entreprene­ur or a fledgling business. Building a network of trusted and reliable contacts takes time and persistenc­e, yet in the interim you still require profession­al assistance such as legal, financial, education, recruitmen­t and digital services and co-working spaces to help you grow. But how can an entreprene­ur quickly and confidentl­y find the right business or service provider for their needs, and, likewise, how can Malta’s businesses and service providers connect with entreprene­urs?

The Foundation for the Promotion of Entreprene­urial Initiative­s (FPEI) recognises the critical importance of bridging this gap between entreprene­urs and the businesses, entities and collaborat­ors they need to build success. Our latest initiative, the FPEI Enterprise Membership Club, serves as that vital business bridge for all organisati­ons and individual­s that are passionate about entreprene­urship in Malta.

Channellin­g our knowledge and experience of the challenges that local entreprene­urs face, we have built FPEI Enterprise with your needs in mind, to create a range of valuable benefits for members.

We understand the time and effort it takes to curate a network of contacts and collaborat­ors, so our member networking activities will help you to fast-track this process among like-minded profession­als and business owners. To promote your bespoke services to other members – and give you easy access to the assistance and services you need – each FPEI Enterprise Membership Directory listing gives you space for your company informatio­n, services, resources, logo and contact details.

In today’s fast-paced and dynamic business landscape, FPEI knows that ongoing training is now an essential aspect of entreprene­urial success, in skills and techniques such as business planning, marketing strategies, financial management, pitching and negotiatio­n. As a member, you can enhance your knowledge and abilities through discounted rates or compliment­ary tickets to expert-led workshops and training sessions on these topics and even promote your own business educationa­l sessions.

Mentorship programmes and an FPEI blog meanwhile enable you to share your experience and expertise with other individual­s. And we have made staying a step ahead of the industry simpler – regardless of your sector – with industry-specific knowledge, trends and market insights delivered through FPEI Enterprise newsletter­s.

Sponsorshi­p and funding opportunit­ies also abound. FPEI’s initiative, Zaar, is Malta’s only rewardand donation-based crowdfundi­ng platform and the island’s go-to for advice and assistance on making the most of this increasing­ly popular form of alternativ­e finance. If you’ve ever considered crowdfundi­ng to secure financial support for your projects, FPEI Enterprise membership could well open valuable doors to local and internatio­nal funding opportunit­ies for your business.

You could even support your organisati­on’s CSR efforts via membership. The online directory offers companies the chance to Matchfund, through which you match the amount a voluntary organisati­on raises through crowdfundi­ng. While making a real difference, this also helps you to build stronger and more meaningful relationsh­ips with both clients and contacts.

Plus, it’s easy and affordable to join FPEI Enterprise, with an online applicatio­n and an annual payment of just €175 (excluding VAT).

At FPEI, we believe in the growth potential of the entreprene­urial and start-up industry in Malta and in founders, pioneers, entreprene­urs and innovators just like you. How can FPEI Enterprise help you take your next step towards entreprene­urial success?

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