Strategic Partnerships Archives

6 Mentoring Resources for Women Small Business Owners

For female founders who face unique challenges (especially when trying to break into male-dominated industries), having a mentor could be the missing piece of the entrepreneurial success puzzle. Navigating the roadblocks to business success becomes...

byEric Goldschein

March 31, 2023

5 Ways to Grow Your Startup Using the Power of Negotiation

Negotiation is one of the fundamental parts of starting your own business. Everything from acquiring a business loan to clinching deals with new clients and settling prices with suppliers will take an element of bargaining...

byDenise Louise Jeffrey

September 19, 2022

Want to Sell to Enterprises? 3 Things to Know Before Going Upmarket

For entrepreneurs, there aren’t many things more exciting than killing it in sales. It's a rush knowing that good sales are a result of your product or service meeting a need in the market and...

byGarrett Mehrguth

September 13, 2022

How Influencers Can Maximize Their Business Partnerships

You can hardly open up a newspaper, magazine or web browser this summer and come away not worrying about our shared future. We’re currently in a bear market, and the leading economic indicators look pretty...

byJohn Rampton

July 28, 2022

The Importance of a Disruptive Consulting Startup

The consulting business is one with a tried-and-true tenet: the consultant is, typically, the smartest person in the room. Companies rely on consultants to come in and take charge of problems that they have been...

byAmira elAdawi

July 22, 2022

How to Find the Perfect VC Partner, Even During Times of Uncertainty

While the pandemic has certainly had an impact on the startup space, speculations were off about one thing: venture capital. It didn’t dry up: Venture investors poured $150 billion into North American companies in 2020,...

byRay Meiring

July 22, 2022

The Secrets of a Strong, Successful Cofounder Relationship

Starting a company from the ground up is an exciting time. You have an opportunity to build a business from scratch and turn it into a legacy for your descendants. If you’re an entrepreneur working...

byApril Miller

July 18, 2022

How To Make a (Successful) Business Partnership Work

Entering a business partnership is an exciting new opportunity, but it’s also a decision that requires trust and commitment. It’s important to choose a business partner that shares your business’ values, vision and goals. A...

byRapid Finance

July 15, 2022

How to Create Key Partnerships as a Startup

It is no secret that partnerships are absolutely essential to any growing startup. Companies frequently seek partners that can help them access new markets and channels, share intellectual property or infrastructure, or decrease risk. The...

byJosh Bremmerer

July 14, 2022

5 Keys to a Successful Business Partnership

Let’s face it: Partnerships are hard. Often, two alpha leaders are combined, who now have to agree on any number of decisions on a daily basis. The potential for challenges is a given, but even...

byGreg Mondshein

July 13, 2022

6 Times To Consult an Expert Rather Than Struggle on Your Own

When you're starting a business, there's a lot to learn and a lot of new terrains to navigate. But one thing you have to understand is that the business world is a cluttered landscape. Once...

byMatthew Gillman

July 12, 2022

How to Set Expectations in a Business Partnership to Ensure Success

It’s an exciting moment in the life cycle of a startup when an entrepreneur decides to establish a partnership. Businesses that create partnerships together are able to align with like-minded brands that support and enhance...

byDeborah Sweeney

July 8, 2022

3 Steps to Cultivate Profitable Partnerships

A good partnership will elevate both brands, empower you to serve customers better and bring in more money for everyone. That’s why we do this. But finding a good partner isn’t so easy, and turning...

byKenneth Burke

July 7, 2022

Strategic Partnerships: Hitch Your Wagon to a Star

We’re all looking for creative and clever ways to accelerate the growth of our businesses. Yes, you could work more hours, raise capital from outside investors to fuel growth, or open new locations – which...

byThe Sloan Brothers

July 7, 2022

4 Tips for a Successful Startup Partnership

So, you’ve got a bright idea for a business and you’re ready to get started. You’re buzzing with excitement and you’ve started planning everything from branding and marketing through to sales and distribution. However, when...

byCraig Dempsey

July 5, 2022

Essentials You Need to Know About Partnerships and Equity

It’s nearly impossible to build a profitable company completely on your own, simply because it’s impossible to have all the skills and resources necessary for a successful business. Although you may start out on your...

byKeith Shields

July 1, 2022

This Angel Investor Shares 11 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Raise Smart Money

Often, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. However, what is often direly needed is how to appeal to investors and raise smart money — knowledge that...

byXiao Jean Chen

June 15, 2022

How to Design and Deliver a Business Pitch That Secures Startup Funding

A business pitch is a presentation put together to entice an investor or group of investors. The goal of your pitch is to secure funding to proceed with your value proposition so you can take...

byDavid Radlo

May 4, 2022

The Right Partners Will Limit Risks During All Stages of Product Development

Any business leader knows that the success or failure of your organization largely depends on the value your product or service brings to your customers. Particularly for budget-conscious startups and entrepreneurs that have a great...

byKevin Bailey

April 13, 2022

Be Cautious When Choosing a Business Partner

Sometimes the best way to start a successful business is to establish a business partnership. The right partner can bring expertise, new perspectives and networking connections that help your business get off the ground. In...

byRhett Rivera

December 28, 2021