Devin Partida

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Devin Partida is a small business and startups writer. In addition to StartupNation, her work has been featured on Entrepreneur, AOL, Yahoo! Finance and Business2Community. You can learn more about Devin on her personal website .

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Giving Tuesday: Small Business Tax Breaks for Charitable Giving

Charitable giving is a great way to positively impact the world. However, small businesses may have difficulty finding room in their budgets for donations. Thankfully, you can get a tax break when supporting charities. Donating...

byDevin Partida

November 28, 2023

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What You’re Doing Wrong In Your Pitch Deck

In the world of startups, a pitch deck is often the first introduction an investor gets to your company. A well-crafted pitch deck can effectively communicate your business idea, its potential in the market, and...

byDevin Partida

October 3, 2023

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5 Ways AI Can Build a Foundation for Flexible Work Hours

The pandemic changed how people work. It introduced remote jobs and flexible hours to millions of people — perks they didn’t want to relinquish when returning to the office. Another major change is coming to...

byDevin Partida

August 14, 2023

When Startups Are Most Susceptible to Cyberattacks

The last thing you want to think about when starting a small business is your proprietary data and financial account information suffering a breach. Cybercrime is a big deal. It costs companies $1.79 million every...

byDevin Partida

October 10, 2022

Challenges and Opportunities for Women Working Remotely

The pandemic made working from home commonplace. As more women enter the workforce, they encounter challenges and opportunities in working remotely. Possible downsides of having a remote job include distractions, social isolation and higher expectations...

byDevin Partida

September 9, 2022

How to Secure Funding as an LGBTQ+ Entrepreneur

Getting your startup off the ground is hard enough. Now imagine the extra challenges you might face as an LGBTQ+ entrepreneur. Despite progress toward diversifying funding for startups, discrimination and marginalization have hindered the LGBTQ+...

byDevin Partida

August 17, 2022

Managing Personal Finances When Starting a Business

As an entrepreneur, you know saving money is crucial. It can be tempting to throw all of your money into your newest venture, but doing so can risk heavy losses if it doesn’t take off....

byDevin Partida

May 27, 2022

Do These 8 Things to Save Your Startup Money

Startup entrepreneurs face some of the toughest odds when it comes to achieving success. With 90% of startups failing — more than half by Year 3 — there’s seemingly little hope for those looking to...

byDevin Partida

April 14, 2022

The Importance of Recruiting Talent for Your Startup

For any business, proper recruitment is essential. It ensures the company can attract and retain the best talent. That way, the organization will continue to grow and thrive. This can be a more complex task...

byDevin Partida

April 7, 2022

Navigating Data Privacy Updates as a Startup

During the pandemic, more people shopped online and shared their personal information than ever before. In addition to regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), consumers are much savvier about what information they...

byDevin Partida

March 23, 2022

The Great Resignation Is Helping Startups Thrive

By now, you’ve likely heard of the Great Resignation. The term has recently dominated news headlines, as it’s impacting the American workforce across virtually every industry. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic sparked a seismic shift in...

byDevin Partida

February 9, 2022

How to Successfully Launch Your First Business Product

You have one of the best ideas ever. You may even have a prototype and be ready to go into production, but what are the first steps you need to take to successfully launch your...

byDevin Partida

December 22, 2021

6 Strategies for Local Startups to Scale Up Nationally

If you’re thinking about launching a business or have started one recently, there’s no need to restrict your goals to the local area. Here are six ways to compete on a national level. 1. Create...

byDevin Partida

November 23, 2021