How to Start a Gift Basket Business
A good gift basket solves a real problem: someone needs a thoughtful present, fast, and does not have time to put one together. A gift basket business turns …
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Fundraising for Climate and Clean Energy Startups
Climate and clean energy startups rarely raise money the way a typical software company does. Hardware, pilots and physical projects need more capital for …
Startup Pricing Changes: Announcing a Price Increase
Raising prices is one of the most powerful moves a startup can make, and one of the most nerve-racking. Done badly, it feels like a betrayal to the customers …
Managing Lost Property and Customer Items
Gloves on a cafe chair, a phone in a fitting room, a scarf after the office party, a coat left at a salon. As the season gets colder and busier, customers leave …
Reviewing Business Insurance at Renewal Time
Your insurance renewal notice is easy to file away and pay without reading. But a policy that fit your business last year may not fit it now, especially after a …
Running a Holiday Giveaway Without Breaking the Rules
A holiday giveaway can bring in new followers, email subscribers and a burst of goodwill at the busiest time of year. It can also land you in trouble if the …
How to Start a Knitting and Craft Kit Business
A good craft kit sells a feeling as much as a product: the quiet evening, the finished hat, the pride of saying "I made this." If you already knit, crochet, …