#Partnerships
Why partnerships are the key growth lever for SMEs in 2026
Access to networks is the new currency for small businesses. Michael Lakiss-Smith of Night N Day Group discusses why ecosystem thinking is replacing the go-it-alone model.
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?
When and why you should (or shouldn’t) find a co-founder
There is an old African proverb that goes, “If you want to go quickly, go alone, but if you want to go far, go together.” In the world of startups, going together often means going both faster and further. According to Startup Genome, a project that analysed a dataset of 100,000 startups over a few […]
Get on yer bike say entrepreneur duo
We’re continually encouraged find healthier, greener ways to get about. However the reality is, although the benefits are obvious, it’s not always as easy as it sounds – not when it comes to cycling at least. It’s true – many of us learn to ride soon after we learn to walk but it’s also true that very […]
Working with your family: 5 ways to make it work
Family is one of the most important units of society. These are the people we’re closest to. We share history. We love them. We trust them. We spend a lot of time with them. Starting a company together can be a great idea. And a great risk. There are many successful family businesses. Many small […]
7 laws to master networking
Dr John Demartini shares how to create more business leads than you could ever follow up on, by mastering the art of networking.
Value exchange: the rapid growth of the intellectual transaction and skills as currency
Competition is no longer linear. The ‘unknown unknowns’ are waiting around every corner. Every industry, every sector, is suffering from the competitor they didn’t realize they had.
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.
Business matchmaker: Start-up creating SME relationships
What about business match-ups? It’s the question that drove entrepreneur Jessica Ruhfus to create Collabosaurus, a start-up simplifying the “hustling” and research process for businesses looking to collaborate with other brands.
How to startup a business partnership in Australia
After going over endless details of starting your own business, you’re finally ready to make your dreams a reality, but you don’t want to go at it alone. Like any other form of business, a partnership business has many pros and cons.
National Small Business Summit to address key issues
The 2013 National Small Business Summit will focus driving policy and building relationships that benefit small business owners.
How strategic partnerships contribute to business success
One of the most under-utilised and also one of the most effective methods of generating new revenue streams for small businesses is forming strategic partnerships.
How to form a business partnership
There are always things to consider regarding any business venture. What should a businessperson think about before approaching a partnership?
5 tips for great partnerships
You say tomato, your partner says to-mah-to. When to talk it out – and when to yell.
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.