Building a Business
Building a Relationship With a CEO? Woo the Inner Circle First.
Come bearing gifts for assistants, event planners and interns.
By John Ruhlin
Partnerships | Page 10
Building a Business
Don’t Want to End Up Like AOL and Time Warner? Here Are 4 Ways to Create a Winning Business Partnership.
Ensuring there is a clear execution plan for the partnership in terms of key personnel, timing, resources, and how the partnership fits relative to each party's respective overall corporate strategy will setup the partnership for success.
By Monica Zent
Buying a Franchise
3 Ways to Qualify Your Franchise Prospects
Use these factors to choose the franchisees who are the best fit for your business.
By Mark Siebert
Building a Business
7 Startup Strategies to Gain From Your Limitations
Focusing your budget on your most expensive projects and finding partners who complement your strengths are just a couple of smart business strategies.
Building a Business
‘Divide and Conquer’ Is the Only Way to Get the Job Done
You cannot be a successful entrepreneur all by yourself. You've got to rely on solid teamwork.
By Jim Joseph
Building a Business
How to Woo a Corporate Partner in 6 Simple Steps
Remember that these 'marriages' may be easier said than done. Here are ways to make your potential partner fall in love with your startup.
Building a Business
10 High-Profile Brand Partnerships That Struck Gold
Apple and Hermes, EVA Air and Hello Kitty and Covergirl and Lucasfilm are just a few companies that paired up for a win-win last year.
By Jeff Lotman
Building a Business
Millions of Diet Coke Bottles Are Getting Some Love From HP
The personal computer and printer specialist inked a deal with The Coca-Cola Company to print custom designs on Diet Coke bottles.
Business News
Uber Pushes Into Public Transit With New App Partnership
TransLoc, which builds technology products for public transit passengers and agencies, will integrate Uber into its app.
By Reuters
Building a Business
3 Signs You Are Becoming Successful
Offers, new partners and -- yes -- haters will be coming your way in droves once you begin to meet your goals.
By Ken Dunn
Thought Leaders
Why Points of Difference Could Be What Brings Your Company Together
Someone "not like us" may be just who you need.
By Gael O'Brien
Tech
Google and Ford Reportedly Teaming Up to Build Self-Driving Cars
The partnership will likely be announced at the 2016 CES trade show.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
How Startups and Legacy Companies Can Both Cash In on Market Trends
What service or product can you provide to companies looking to ride the next big wave to sweep through a consumer market?
Business News
Yelp and OpenTable Quietly End Partnership as Rivalry Heats Up
The companies parted ways under mounting competition, with OpenTable facing new rivals to its reservation business and Yelp dogged with questions about stalling growth.
By Reuters
Online Presence
You Can Now Reserve an Uber Directly From Facebook’s Messenger App
The world's most popular ride-fetching app and the world's biggest social network just announced they're joining forces.
Business News
Swatch and Visa Team Up for ‘Pay-by-the-Wrist’ Payment Feature
Will the Bellamy be a major player in the payment industry? Only time will tell.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
3 Steps to Win, Retain and Grow Revenue
Simple things like teaming up with clients to brainstorm ideas and streamlining your bidding process can boost your bottom line.
Building a Business
Personal Finance Tips for Those Couples Who Live Together But Aren’t Married
The rules are different for individuals who choose to cohabitate, but the bottom line is both need to be protected.
By Andrea Murad
Building a Business
3 Strategies That Turned $6 Into a 6-Figure Business
Grow your small business with assembly line-type systems, methods to get past gatekeepers and mutually beneficial relationships.
By Dan Scalco
Business News
Safeway Seeks to Dissolve Secret $350 Million Deal With Beleaguered Blood Startup Theranos
The partnership, code-named project 'T-Rex,' called for Theranos blood test facilities to be built in 800 Safeway stores nationwide.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
4 Ways to Increase Revenue Through a Partner Channel
Effective pairing includes first finding the most logical fit and providing your new partner the proper sales tools.
By Renee Yeager
Human Resources
Stock Market Status Won’t Buy an Entrepreneur Love
You won't find the perfect mate simply because your company went public. Look for someone whose lifestyle matches up well with your own.
By Jordan Gray
Building a Business
Ready to Go Full Time With Your Side Gig? Consider These 8 Factors First.
Being careful with the leap of faith can create a stable foundation for a successful startup.
Building a Business
4 Crucial Considerations Before Launching a Strategic Partnership
The first step to finding the right partner is figuring out specifically what you need the partnership to accomplish.
By Tx Zhuo
Building a Business
More Than Money: 4 Tips to Find the Right Investor for Your Startup
Your ideal investor won't be just a walking bank account.
Building a Business
8 Myths Technologists Believe That Sink Businesses
Rarely do inventors and product creators possess the business skills necessary to launch a successful startup. That's why they need an effective parter.
Building a Business
Accelerate Your Business Growth Through Partnering
Well aligned companies can accomplish far more combined than either can hope for separately.