#Business Partnerships
Let’s Talk – If you can’t beat them: Can partnering up with rivals help business?
Are there benefits to holding back a business rivalry in favour of a partnership? Perhaps a ‘you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours’ angle could play a strong hand in boosting your business growth?
The art of corporate gift giving: What to give and what not to give
It’s in the gift ideas. It’s not like buying for your best friend or partner when you know exactly what makes them tick; corporate gift giving involves guidelines and definite dos and don’ts.
PACK & SEND success with the right partnership
Dimitri and Janet say it hasn’t been a complete walk in the park, but believe they have found the balances needed to drive a successful relationship and business simultaneously.
How I asked my old boss to start a business with me
One young go-getter is sharing how she plucked up the courage to ask her former boss to go into business with her – and how she hasn’t looked back since.
My best mistake: Merging with the wrong business
When you’re growing your business, there feels like an endless amount of opportunities for you to pursue to further that growth. However for some, like Michelle Gamble of Marketing Angels, some opportunities aren’t quite the blessings you were hoping for.
Got a start-up idea? How to pick a co-founder
You and your co-founder need to be ‘business soulmates.’ Here’s how to make sure you’re in sync.
Succession planning isn’t negotiable in partnerships
There are benefits to running your business in partnership with a friend or family member, this could mean it was established with only the bare minimum of documents. Though this may not currently present an issue, it can cause succession headaches later.
5 ways to become an invaluable business partner
Building strong business relationships is vital to the success of your business. Here’s how to become the person your customers or partners can’t do without.
How stop a marriage break-up from ruining a business
Nobody wants to think about it when times are good, but the break-up of a marriage can have huge consequences for business owners. While you may not want to go as far as a pre-nup, you can follow some smart advice.
Beware of shady partnership pitches
When faced with a partnership proposal ask these questions to determine if the deal is truly a strategic partnership or a sham.
How partnerships can help extend your small marketing budget
One great way to stretch a small marketing budget is to find a marketing partner that can help you boost exposure for your products.