Startup
Can You Build a Company, Not Just a Product?
Some businesses are built around a single idea. And sometimes that idea is just too small a slice of the big picture to be interesting to investors. There was a recent investor event where…
Everything You Need to Know About Food Franchises
Many of the people who choose to franchise in the food industry already have experience working in and operating restaurants. But owning your own piece of the food industry is different than working in someone…
6 Startup Ideas Not Even COVID-19 Could Stop
By definition, a startup is a company in its initial phase. There’s no precise definition, though, but startups are often considered to be tech companies that deliver innovative technological solutions or solve current problems in…
6 Rep Management Basics for Small Biz Owners
Online reputation can make or break small businesses before they get a chance to blossom. Don’t ignore your online reputation because it doesn’t look great. You have to be proactive about this, which is what…
Should You Include Your Sweat Equity in a Business Plan?
Investors love it when entrepreneurs draw little or no money from their startups. It extends the cash available for research and other necessary fixed costs and gives the fragile, young company more “runway” to get…
Personal Story: How to Bring a Startup to Market
We have been involved in many new ventures, either directly or through the banks and agencies where we’ve worked. Now, at Flagship Marketing we see a lot of start-ups and scale-ups and we have a…
How to Make Sure You’re Choosing an Adaptable Franchise Model
Now more than ever, entrepreneurs want a crystal ball to predict which franchises will continue to thrive in this “new normal.” Unfortunately, we can’t see the future, but our decades of experience have taught us…
Marketing a New Startup During a Pandemic: 4 Tips
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the world as we know it, affecting businesses all across the globe. However, while some companies may have struggled, others have prospered, utilising the pandemic to not only restructure their…
Meditation Mind-Calming In Hectic Times
When you’re working on a hectic schedule, it can be difficult to find time to relax. Even worse, when you have time, it can be difficult to make sure that you use that time to…
So You Want to Be a Day Trader? Here’s What it Takes
As a day trader, you need to develop some important traits. These will help you to implement your strategy properly. A successful trader is not gifted. You just need to sharpen your skills and work…