WE HELP TECH STARTUPS AND ENTREPRENEURS MAKE PURPOSEFUL PRODUCTS
Who we are
Purposeful Products exists to help entrepreneurs to "get out of the starting blocks" in translating their ideas into commercial web and mobile products.
Dream it. Build it. Launch it™ and Start your tech business the smart way!™ are our company slogans, covering a winning combination - innovation, enthusiasm, practicality and getting the job done.
We work with startups and small businesses to help them develop and validate their ideas, create prototypes, set the scope of their projects, and to manage the software development, or "build" process through to launch.
Many people have heard horror stories about entrepreneurs that have dived right into hiring a developer, and building an app, only to lose hundreds, or even thousands in the process, or of companies that invested huge sums in software that turned out to be more of a burden than a benefit.
We want to play a part in making sure that these events become less commonplace.
It's impossible for newcomers to technology to have the same skills and knowledge as professionals accustomed to creating and delivering software, and many entrepreneurs discover that there are aspects of running a tech-driven business that they were completely unaware of.
We bridge this knowledge gap for our clients, and provide them with a guided experience using:
Our vision is to enable entrepreneurs to create commercial software as easily, safely, strategically, and cost effectively as possible with a clear pathway and plan, avoiding pitfalls and risks, and making the experience as profitable and positive as possible.
We love working with startups and small businesses because we get to play a small part in each business at a time when it really matters - we think that's pretty exciting.
Purposeful Products exists to help entrepreneurs to "get out of the starting blocks" in translating their ideas into commercial web and mobile products.
Dream it. Build it. Launch it™ and Start your tech business the smart way!™ are our company slogans, covering a winning combination - innovation, enthusiasm, practicality and getting the job done.
We work with startups and small businesses to help them develop and validate their ideas, create prototypes, set the scope of their projects, and to manage the software development, or "build" process through to launch.
Many people have heard horror stories about entrepreneurs that have dived right into hiring a developer, and building an app, only to lose hundreds, or even thousands in the process, or of companies that invested huge sums in software that turned out to be more of a burden than a benefit.
We want to play a part in making sure that these events become less commonplace.
It's impossible for newcomers to technology to have the same skills and knowledge as professionals accustomed to creating and delivering software, and many entrepreneurs discover that there are aspects of running a tech-driven business that they were completely unaware of.
We bridge this knowledge gap for our clients, and provide them with a guided experience using:
- Books
- Workshops
- Consulting and mentoring
- Step-by-step, practical assistance via our Call & Service Packages and consultation sessions.
Our vision is to enable entrepreneurs to create commercial software as easily, safely, strategically, and cost effectively as possible with a clear pathway and plan, avoiding pitfalls and risks, and making the experience as profitable and positive as possible.
We love working with startups and small businesses because we get to play a small part in each business at a time when it really matters - we think that's pretty exciting.
We are called Purposeful Products because of the multiple meanings of the word purposeful and the relevance of this for entrepreneurs; to be determined, but also to create products that are both useful, meaningful and easy to use.
Who we serve
Our clients are people who want to break out of the 9-5 and create greater financial freedom and options for themselves by starting their own businesses - either on a full time basis, or as a part-time “side-hustle.”
Most are "non-technical" entrepreneurs who have a great idea but not necessarily all the skills and expertise to get their software built, whether this is knowledge of hiring developers, managing and organising technical projects, product management, managing staff and resources, or knowledge of business fundamentals.
We commonly work with entrepreneurs at:
- Idea stage
- Planning stage
- MVP / prototyping / proof of concept stage
- Build stage (where entrepreneurs have hired a developer and the product is currently being built)
- Product launch stage
We also work with established entrepreneurs that are either looking to start a new business, or expand an existing business using software, and are seeking assistance with setting up, and running their development project.
Why do clients choose us?
Our customers are committed to success, and are serious about making an impact, and starting off as professionally as possible.
They understand that mistakes are costly, and want to conserve time and money through having more clarity, understanding, and ownership as they go through the process of getting their software developed.
They understand that there are gaps in their knowledge, and find it helpful to be just an email, voice or video call away from assistance.
Of course, you can't avoid every mistake as a business owner, but you can minimise them, and much of this is down to how you, as "the boss”, choose to approach the running of your business. Some prefer to “wing it” and “see how it goes", but this can be a recipe for disaster.
Creating software is a structured process and one where chaos and guesswork will do nothing to help you make progress.
Purposeful Products makes it quicker, easier and safer to get started.
You can see the reasons that our customers choose us below:
Reasons Why Entrepreneurs use our Products & Services
These are just some of the ways that Purposeful Products makes life easier for our clients.
We take our work with our clients very seriously, but being professional doesn't mean being stuffy and formal!
We like to build great relationships with the startups we work with and make time for humour along the way.
Where we're based
We are based in London, England, but have an international focus.
We reach a global audience with our books, and our software consulting and mentoring services are used by SMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs from around the world, including Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia.
Welcome to London!
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Our base in Camden, North London
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Our founder
The business is led by K.N. Kukoyi (Kay), a Business & Software Delivery Specialist.
Kay is a mentor to tech startups at the NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator and We in Social Tech accelerator, and is an Enterprise Nation small business advisor. She is also a WeWork Labs mentor.
Kay is a mentor to tech startups at the NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator and We in Social Tech accelerator, and is an Enterprise Nation small business advisor. She is also a WeWork Labs mentor.
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Kay began her IT career as a business analyst and software tester in 2004, and progressed into freelance project management, product development, and software delivery as an IT Consultant in 2010.
Today, she has over a decade of experience of leading, and working in teams on software development projects with between 2 to 40 members, with budgets ranging from several thousand pounds, to over £5 million, and lasting a few weeks, to several years.
She has worked for international / corporate clients including Sky News, Barclays Bank, and the SThree Group, and government backed organisations including the Money Advice Service.
Kay is Agile Certified and became a Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) in 2008, and is an advocate of using Agile principles and practices to work productively.
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She has been formally trained in Business Analysis and Project Management techniques, and in addition to her tech and software experience, she is a qualified coach, with an ITOL Diploma in Coaching Excellence (her specialisms are performance coaching and behavioural coaching.)
She has also worked, and trained as a market researcher, and has a Dip IM Diploma in Internet Marketing.
After graduating from university, Kay worked as an IT Recruiter, spending almost 5 years sourcing software developers, project managers, and business analysts for UK businesses, reviewing the CVs of thousands of technology professionals in the process.
This diverse range of skills and experience allows Purposeful Products to assist our clients on many different levels.
You can find a copy of our Service Menu here.
Contact us if you'd like a FREE consultation with us, or want to find out more about what we do.
Kay (author name K.N. Kukoyi) is the author of 5 business books, including 1 free ebook for techpreneurs, and 4 bestselling books available in a mix of print, ebook, and audiobook formats in Amazon marketplaces worldwide. The books have reached Amazon bestseller status in multiple business categories across 8 countries; the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Japan, and Brazil.
o Develop Your Idea! (2016)
o Don't Hire a Software Developer Until You Read this Book (2016, 2018)
o Don't Buy Software for Your Small Business Until You Read this Book (2017)
o Entrepreneurial Espresso (2017)
o Techpreneur Interviews: What’s it Like to run a Tech Startup? (2018)
Develop Your Idea! covers the topic of validating your offerings to ensure they're of maximum benefit to your target market and we expand on this topic in our software survival handbook for tech entrepreneurs: Don't Hire a Software Developer Until You Read this Book, whilst Techpreneur Interviews, is a deep dive into the tactics, strategies and stories of successful entrepreneurs and tech entrepreneurs, all interviewed by our founder, Kay Kukoyi.
Once your business is up and running, Entrepreneurial Espresso is the ultimate small business software guide, filled with hundreds of free and low-cost business resources, tools and software apps to make business life easier. It will help you automate your business activities so your productivity is maximised - essential for businesses with limited time, limited funds, and small teams.
Finally, Don't Buy Software for your Small Business Until You Read this Book will show you how to buy the right software to support and run your own business as it grows, and to manage software vendors and product selection processes!
Find out more on our Books page, or Amazon author page: http://author.to/knk.
Contact us for a FREE 30 minute consultation - talk to us about what you want to achieve, and we'll walk you through your options, and explain how we can help. You can book an appointment and select a convenient time to speak to Kay here.
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Where we've been featured
Kay’s work has been featured in Just Entrepreneurs Magazine (UK), Regulatory Compliance Watch (USA), and on CBS, ABC, NBC and Fox News (USA.)
Her business research, and report on the challenges facing small businesses; In Their Own Words: SME Challenges & Trends Survey, 2017, is registered with Google Scholar.
Kay’s work has been featured in Just Entrepreneurs Magazine (UK), Regulatory Compliance Watch (USA), and on CBS, ABC, NBC and Fox News (USA.)
Her business research, and report on the challenges facing small businesses; In Their Own Words: SME Challenges & Trends Survey, 2017, is registered with Google Scholar.
Just Entrepreneurs, United Kingdom
Regulatory Compliance Watch, Maryland, USA
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Our flagship book, Don't Hire a Software Developer Until You Read this Book, has been featured on the above networks.
Contact us for a FREE 30 minute consultation where we'll take the time to answer your questions and to advise on how best we can help.
You can also contact us at: hello[at]purposefulgroup.com, or here.
Don't go it alone! Start your tech business the smart way, with help from us.
You can also contact us at: hello[at]purposefulgroup.com, or here.
Don't go it alone! Start your tech business the smart way, with help from us.
5-7 Buck Street, Camden, London, NW1 8NJ
COPYRIGHT © 2019. PURPOSEFUL GROUP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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