Partnerships Archives

Why the Supply Chain Disruption Is Actually Good for Small Business

When the economy is strong, and the sales are rolling in, there is little incentive for entrepreneurs to come up with any new innovations. It is only when something dramatic like a pandemic hits, and...

byKim Staflund

October 17, 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 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

11 Ways Small Businesses Can Partner With Influencers

How has your small business partnered with influencers? Give your best tip for other SMB looking to partner with influencers? To help small businesses develop partnerships with influencers, we asked successful business owners and marketing...

byBrett Farmiloe

July 11, 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

4 Common Reasons Why Startups Fail (and How to Overcome These Obstacles)

Most startups fail—up to 90% in 2019—and unfortunately, more often than not, the founders themselves are responsible. Financial reasons are often cited as one of the most common factors for startup failures, and these are,...

byTerng Shing Chen

June 8, 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

11 Top Entrepreneurs Share the Best Advice They’ve Ever Received from a Mentor

Mentors reduce your learning curve by years through mastering the best of wiser, more experienced role models. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here These 11 entrepreneurs share the...

byThe Oracles

May 5, 2021

How to Build a Press Kit for Your Startup

If you’re interested in garnering visibility for your business now, or in the future, you’ll want a press kit. Alternatively referred to as a media kit, press kits can be one of the most valuable...

byAmanda Triest

March 17, 2021

4 Startup Lessons This Entrepreneur Learned From Playing Semi-Pro Volleyball

As a startup co-founder, I’m constantly looking for lessons that will help me be a better leader, partner and innovator. Sometimes those lessons come from surprising places. I’ve been playing semi-professional volleyball with my co-founder...

byColton Seal

January 22, 2021

How to Minimize Risk and Grow Your Business Responsibly

Being a business owner is one of the hardest, most stressful jobs, and every decision can feel like it’s “make it or break it” for the chance at success. The goal of nearly every startup...

bySara Schaer

October 9, 2019

7 Tips for Running a Business with a Family Member

Many people cannot imagine working or partnering with a family member. The idea of negotiating and communicating with familial ties each day is simply too stressful for some. However, many businesses around the world contain married...

byDavid Lloyd

June 7, 2019

How Partnerships Can Elevate Your Startup’s Brand

When your brand is in the startup phase, one of the biggest challenges is growing your audience, let alone doing so cost-effectively. Traditional paid channels like social media and marketing campaigns require significant purse strings,...

byAlex Song

April 16, 2019

The Keys That Separate Thriving Businesses From Those That Fail

Nobody ever said that starting a business was easy. It’s not. Starting a business, then growing it and keeping it vital so everyone involved thrives – that is what organizational effectiveness looks like. I think...

byStephen Woessner

December 7, 2018