How to Start a Vending Machine Business
A vending machine business sounds like the dream side hustle: machines that sell snacks while you sleep. The reality is a little more hands-on. Your profit …
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Website Pop-Ups: When They Help and When They Hurt
Few things split opinion like website pop-ups. Some visitors find them helpful, many find them annoying, and most small business owners are not sure which camp …
Startup Accelerators: Are They Worth the Equity?
An accelerator offer can feel like winning a prize: money, mentors, a demo day and a famous name on your story. But most programs ask for a slice of your …
How to Start a Moving Company
People move all year round, and someone has to carry the sofa. A moving company can start small, with one van and a reliable crew, and grow into a busy local …
Customer Surveys: Questions That Get Useful Answers
A customer survey is only as good as the questions inside it. Ask vague questions and you get polite, vague answers you cannot act on. Ask the right ones, in …
How to Price a SaaS Product: A First Framework
Pricing is one of the biggest levers a young software company has, and one of the least planned. Many founders copy a competitor, pick a round number and hope. …
Succession Planning for Small Business Owners
You have spent years building your business, but have you planned what happens when you step back, sell up or cannot work for a while? Succession planning …