Partnerships
Learn about the pros and cons of partnerships and how they can work for you.
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The dos and don'ts of building your community
It’s not a case of waiting until your product or service is built before finding your customers. A community management consultant shares her tips on successful community building.
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Organic Basics: a case study in pre-order funding
The founders of the Danish clothing brand financed the company through a combination of crowdfunding and venture capital, learning big lessons from both paths.
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How Kristy McCarley Slayed a Goliath
This Mailchimp partner took on the biggest job of her life—and crushed it.
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Do you need a co-founder?
When you’re starting a business, unless it’s an idea you’ve formulated with someone else, making the decision to bring a co-founder on board is a huge step. This isn’t about hiring – you’re going to build the whole thing together.
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Manufacturing, minus the middleman
How factories are striking out on their own into the world of commerce to speak to and sell directly to consumers.
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Dealing with numerous product copycats (on a budget)
Handling one copycat is a challenge, but dog supplement company Goodboy has experienced several direct rip-offs since it launched in December 2019.
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How three founders made the jump to full time
Every business owner has their own story of when their business changed from idea to reality. Here three founders outline the moment they pushed their ventures – and themselves – to the next level.
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Should you hire external PR?
Bringing on an external agency won’t be right for every business – but for those with big ambitions, it may well be necessary.
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Why I chose a small business loan
Arguably the most stressful part of starting a business is working out how you’ll fund it. Here, one business owner explains why she went for a small business loan over other options.
