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Don’t Let the Recession Sink Your Ship: Tips for Recession-proofing Your Product Business

As a product business owner, you may be wondering how you can weather the storm during an economic downturn. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical tips and strategies to help you develop a sound business strategy in recession. In a recession, consumers become more price-sensitive, and demand for non-essential products[…]

Habits vs. Resolutions: How to Grow Your Business in 2023

Now that the holiday festivities have wrapped up…it’s goal season for business owners! One of my New Year’s resolutions is to only do what’s essential. I tend to like new experiences, so I often find myself in the habit of taking on too much. The risk in overloading yourself is that[…]
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How to Choose a Graphic Designer: 10 Key Questions to Ask

Graphic design can have a big impact on your business, but how do you choose the right designer? We’ve put together a guide on how to choose a graphic designer. You want to find someone with the experience, knowledge, and talent to help you bring your visions to life. Your designer[…]
Entrepreneur tracking their business metric KPIs with coffee mug placed next to the laptop.

How to Measure Your Business Success: Testing the Right KPIs to Track

When you’re running a small business, it’s important to track data and measure your business success. But how do you do that? What should you track? And how will you know whether you’re successful? The answer lies in KPIs—key performance indicators. Without tracking your KPIs, your business could be floating around[…]
Woman entrepreneur sitting on a couch working on laptop in the comfort of her home.

Successful Business Owners Have These Things in Common

So you want to launch a business? You’ve come up with an idea, and you’re ready to get started! But do you have what it takes to start a successful business?  Despite what you may think, business success isn’t just about having experience, investors, or money. Of course those are helpful,[…]
Exiting Your Product Business- How and Why to Make a Shutdown Plan Before You Launch

Exiting Your Product Business: How and Why to Make a Shutdown Plan Before You Launch

If you’re launching a product business, the last thing you want to think about is what happens if you fail. But part of starting a business is planning ahead for all contingencies—including exiting your business. Somewhere down the line, you might come to the point where your business is no longer[…]
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Should you start your business with a co-founder?

One of the most important decisions you’ll make when starting your business is whether to share it with one or more co-founders. Starting a business with a partner means you’ll have more support and resources, but you won’t have the same autonomy and you’ll be sharing your profits with someone else.[…]
Food and Beauty Incubators and Accelerators

Food and Beauty Incubators and Accelerators Designed to Help Entrepreneurs Succeed

Every new business has a steep learning curve, but it can be especially difficult to start a food or beauty company. In the past, food businesses have either used their small home kitchens to start out, or been faced with the difficult task of attracting investors so that they can afford[…]

Should I Start This Business?

Businesses are a commitment and a way to challenge yourself when you are ready to tackle a new phase in your life. They also raise issues of both competency and confidence. If you are curious, “Should I Start a Business” and what kind of business should I start, download and fill[…]