Entrepreneurs often struggle to keep up with the best resources and tools. Sharing trusted recommendations within your community saves time and accelerates growth. Use these templates to easily spark valuable resource sharing among your members.
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Entrepreneurship communities thrive on collective experience and peer learning. When members recommend resources, they not only share knowledge but also build trust and rapport. This practice encourages a generous, supportive environment where everyone benefits from the discoveries and lessons of others.
Resource-sharing posts are practical and actionable. They prompt members to surface the tools, articles, books, or podcasts that have truly made a difference in their journeys. This not only crowdsources the best available knowledge but also increases engagement, as people love to both give and receive helpful suggestions.
What is one tool or app that made your entrepreneurial life easier? Share the link if you can!
💡 Example: "Notion really helped me organize my startup tasks. Here is the link: notion.so"
Have you read an article lately that changed how you run your business? Post it below and tell us why.
💡 Example: "I learned a lot from 'The Lean Startup' article on Harvard Business Review. It helped me pivot faster."
Share your favorite podcast episode for entrepreneurs and what you learned from it.
💡 Example: "How I Built This with Sara Blakely inspired me to embrace creativity in problem-solving."
Is there a YouTube channel you follow for business tips? Recommend it and share your favorite video.
💡 Example: "Y Combinator's channel is gold. The video on startup fundraising was a game changer."
What book has influenced your entrepreneurial journey the most? Why do you recommend it?
💡 Example: "The E-Myth Revisited changed my perspective on systems. Highly recommend for founders."
Which newsletter do you rely on for business or startup insights?
💡 Example: "I read Morning Brew every morning for quick business news."
Drop a link to a template or resource you use for planning or productivity.
💡 Example: "I use this Trello board for weekly sprints: trello.com/weekly-sprint"
What online community or forum has provided you with the most value? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "Indie Hackers has answered many of my startup questions."
Recommend a free tool every entrepreneur should know about. How has it helped you?
💡 Example: "Canva saves time on pitch deck design. Totally free and easy to use."
What resource helped you with fundraising or pitching? Share it below.
💡 Example: "The YC Startup School fundraising guide clarified my approach to investors."
Is there a must-read blog for startups you follow? Post your go-to blog and why.
💡 Example: "First Round Review has in-depth founder stories I always learn from."
Share a course or webinar that was worth your time as an entrepreneur.
💡 Example: "Startup Finance 101 on Coursera helped me manage cash flow better."
Have you discovered a time-saving automation tool lately? Recommend it here.
💡 Example: "Zapier connects my apps and saves hours every week."
What spreadsheet or financial tool do you use for your business? Link if possible.
💡 Example: "I use Google Sheets with this budgeting template: docs.google.com/..."
Recommend a resource that helped you with marketing or growth hacking.
💡 Example: "GrowthHackers.com has tons of actionable growth case studies."
What TED Talk inspired you as an entrepreneur? Share and tell us what stuck with you.
💡 Example: "Simon Sinek's 'Start With Why' made me rethink my startup's purpose."
Do you use any legal or contract template resources? Share your go-to.
💡 Example: "I use Docracy for free contract templates."
What newsletter or digest helps you stay updated on entrepreneurship trends?
💡 Example: "I get The Hustle in my inbox every morning."
Share a resource that helped you build your MVP faster.
💡 Example: "Bubble.io let me build my MVP with no code in a week."
What is the most underrated resource for new entrepreneurs? Tell us why you think so.
💡 Example: "The local Small Business Development Center offers free coaching most people overlook."
Which online event or conference gave you the most value? Recommend it.
💡 Example: "SaaStr Annual had great networking and actionable talks."
Do you have a go-to source for startup news? Share your favorite and how you use it.
💡 Example: "TechCrunch is my daily read for startup updates."
What online course made a real difference in your business? Link if possible.
💡 Example: "Y Combinator's free Startup School course helped me avoid common mistakes."
Have you found a resource for hiring or managing remote teams? Share your find.
💡 Example: "RemoteOK job board got me my first remote developer."
Recommend a SaaS tool that saves you money. Why do you prefer it?
💡 Example: "Wave Accounting is free and covers all my invoicing needs."
Is there a resource that helped with your business mindset? Share and explain.
💡 Example: "The Mindset Mentor podcast keeps me motivated through tough times."
Share a resource for finding co-founders or collaborators.
💡 Example: "CoFoundersLab is where I met my current business partner."
What resource has helped you with branding or design? Recommend it below.
💡 Example: "I use Coolors.co to build color palettes for my brand."
Have you attended a workshop that shaped your entrepreneurial skills? Which one?
💡 Example: "Startup Weekend taught me about rapid prototyping."
What resource do you recommend for managing stress or burnout as a founder?
💡 Example: "Headspace app helps me meditate and stay balanced."
Share a resource for mastering sales or closing deals.
💡 Example: "HubSpot's free sales training videos boosted my close rate."
Do you follow any social media accounts that give great startup advice? Tag them.
💡 Example: "@levelsio on Twitter shares practical indie hacking tips."
What resource taught you the most about customer discovery?
💡 Example: "The Mom Test book gave me a better approach to interviews."
Which Slack group or Discord server do you recommend for entrepreneurs?
💡 Example: "WIP chat on Slack has a supportive founder community."
Share your favorite resource for learning about product management.
💡 Example: "Product School's blog has practical tips for PMs."
Have you used a resource for validating your business idea? Share your top pick.
💡 Example: "Validately helped me test my app concept with real users."
Recommend a resource for learning about business operations or scaling.
💡 Example: "The Scaling Up book gave me frameworks for growth."
What free or affordable marketing resource has worked for you?
💡 Example: "Mailchimp's free plan is perfect for early stage email campaigns."
Is there a resource that helped you build a business plan? Share and tell us how you used it.
💡 Example: "LivePlan's templates made my business plan process much easier."
What resource do you recommend for learning about startup law or compliance?
💡 Example: "Stripe Atlas has great guides on startup legal basics."
To get the most from these templates, schedule regular 'Recommend a Resource' threads or use them as icebreakers. Encourage members to explain why they found the resource useful and, if possible, share how it directly impacted their business. Pin or highlight top suggestions to build a living library for your community. Always acknowledge and thank contributors to reinforce positive sharing behavior.
These templates are suitable for all platforms. Adjust for format: Use threaded replies on forums, hashtags on social channels, or polls in chat apps. Always encourage follow-up conversation regardless of platform.
Aim for once a week or biweekly to keep resource sharing consistent but not overwhelming.
Ask members to explain how the resource helped them or how they use it in their business.
Highlight popular resources and invite discussion on different ways people use them for deeper value.
Yes, they work well for all community maturity levels and can help jumpstart or deepen engagement.
It's wise to review recommendations for relevance and safety before pinning or spotlighting them.
Set clear guidelines about self-promotion and encourage transparency when sharing personal projects.