Mid-Year Startup Review: Questions for Founders in June
June is the quiet hinge of the startup year. Half the year is behind you, the second half is still wide open, and you have just enough data to see what is …
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Preparing for a Power Cut in Hot Weather
Hot weather puts power networks under strain, and an outage on a sweltering afternoon hits a small business twice: the lights and tills go off, and the building …
Outdoor Event Marketing: Fairs, Markets and Festivals
A sunny weekend at a fair, a street market or a music festival can put your business in front of more people in one day than your website sees in a month. The …
How to Start a Pet Waste Removal Business
Nobody dreams of scooping dog poop for a living, and that is exactly why a pet waste removal business can work so well. Busy dog owners will happily pay someone …
AI Translation for Customer Support
A customer writes in Spanish, another in German, a third in Polish, and your support team speaks English. AI translation for customer support can close that gap …
How to Start a Swim School
Teaching people to swim is one of the most rewarding small businesses you can run. Parents want their children safe in the water, adults want to finally conquer …
Running a Concession Stand at Sports Events
A concession stand at a ballpark, a youth tournament or a local league game can be a steady little business, or a stressful afternoon of long lines and leftover …