StartupNation

MAY 18, 2025

Six months later, we were locked into another year of expensive services we no longer needed, draining precious runway we couldn’t afford to lose. This approach is particularly dangerous for side hustlers, solo entrepreneurs, and family businesses where every dollar counts. The good news?

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Tomasz Tunguz

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Most startups play defense when discussing pricing with customers. They dance between asking for too little, leaving money on the table, and asking for too much, only to lose the customer’s interest. The very best companies lead their customers in that dance. The Seven Factors to Consider When Pricing Your Product 1.

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StartupNation

JULY 26, 2025

For entrepreneurs and small business owners, most of your time is likely spent juggling multiple jobs, client relationships, marketing, and maybe even a bit of fulfillment. Your natural instinct is (likely) to put in more hours to make more money.  This is especially true for service-based entrepreneurs.

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StartupNation

JULY 11, 2025

They know the odds: around 20% of new businesses don’t make it past year one, and by year five, about half are gone. So, when investors look at small businesses to buy into, they aren’t swayed by hype. Those are good reasons to believe the business won’t fall apart six months later. What are your main expenses?

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 27, 2025

Many online reviews from ecommerce marketers report facing challenges with Omnisend’s steep learning curve and inconsistent customer support. 5 (200+ reviews) AWeber Small businesses & solopreneurs AI-powered content creation $15/month 4.2/5 5 (700+ reviews) Drip Ecommerce businesses Behavior-based automation $39/month 4.4/5

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StartupNation

JULY 24, 2025

In this era of digital interactions, maintaining authenticity in brand messaging is critical to business success. The content available online can be overwhelming for customers. Simply put一customers want brands to share content that feels relatable, real, and human.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 19, 2025

Get your leads where you need them Automate Facebook Lead Ads Here, I've rounded up standout Facebook ad examples that do just that. Canva This video ad for Canva presentations shows how you can record yourself and add it to your deck with just a few clicks. They don't ask for ad breakdowns, but I send them anyway.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A number of tips and tools are presented that help small businesses better manage their cash flow. Unknown This quote emphasizes that while high revenue and profit margins may look good, having sufficient cash on hand is what truly keeps a business running successfully— avoiding a cash flow crisis.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

We’ve tested 16 alternatives that may be a better fit due to their superior deliverability, responsive customer service, and more intuitive interfaces. 5 (6000+ reviews) Klaviyo Ecommerce brands Advanced customer segmentation and product recommendations Free (paid from $45/month) 4.6/5

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 27, 2025

So this guide is here to help you walk that line: how to adopt AI in a way that's thoughtful, strategic, and maybe even fun—without losing your mind (or your team's trust) along the way. AI adoption isn't just about slapping ChatGPT onto your workflows and calling it a day. Table of contents: What is AI adoption?

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

We’ve tested 16 alternatives that might be a better fit with user-friendly interfaces, improved deliverability, and responsive customer support. 5 (13,000+ reviews) Constant Contact Event-focused businesses Email + event management $12/month 4.1/5 5 (200+ reviews) AWeber Small businesses AI-powered content creation $15/month 4.2/5

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 21, 2025

AI is bringing efficiency to small businesses as never seen before. Five top AI tools are presented that have directly increased the productivity of staffs and departments of small businesses. Its a low-cost way to scale content output and improve service responsiveness.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2025

A smaller audience lets you connect on a deeper level, personalize your messages, and build a loyal community that genuinely values what you offer. It’s not about how many people are on your list, it’s about how engaged they are. When you nurture those relationships, even a small list can lead to big growth for your side hustle.

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StartupNation

MAY 21, 2025

Choosing the right Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is a critical decision for any startup. To help you avoid these pitfalls, we asked 17 business leaders to share the mistakes they made when selecting a CRM — and how they corrected them. But as I learned that things don’t always work that way.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Get started Here, I'll explain what AI automation actually is, why it's useful, and how you can start using it to offload all the worst parts of your job, so you can focus on the human stuff. How to kickstart your AI automation strategy Automate intelligently with Zapier What is AI automation?

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

We’ve tested 16 alternatives that might be a better fit due to their superior deliverability, responsive customer service, and more intuitive interfaces. 5 (200+ reviews) AWeber Small businesses AI-powered content creation $15/month 4.2/5 5 (200+ reviews) AWeber Small businesses AI-powered content creation $15/month 4.2/5

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

According to online reviews, many users struggle with ConvertKit’s learning curve and limited customization. We tested 16 alternatives that offer better customization, more powerful automation, and clearer analytics. Ready to find your perfect email marketing match? Let’s dive in. (TL;DR)

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

We’ve tested 16 alternatives that offer better value, more intuitive designs, and powerful automation capabilities to help your email marketing truly shine. 5 (1000+ reviews) Mailchimp Small businesses and beginners User-friendly interface with marketing CRM Free (paid from $13/month) 4.4/5 Let’s go. (TL;DR)

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

We’ve tested 16 leading alternatives to find solutions that might be a better fit for your specific needs. 5 (1000+ reviews) Mailchimp Small businesses needing all-in-one marketing Comprehensive marketing hub with website builder Free (paid from $13/month) 4.4/5 Let’s dive in. (TL;DR) 5 (1000+ reviews) 4.4/5

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Case in point: as a business owner, I grew my new TikTok account to over 1,200 followers and 150K views in a matter of months. TikTok Shop was the fastest growing online retailer last year. TikTok marketing tips to grow your business Ready to turn TikTok into a high-performing marketing channel?

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Starting a business can feel intimidating, but the good news is that you don’t need an MBA or years of experience. From validating your idea to navigating legal requirements, here’s a breakdown of essential steps to turning dreams into actions: Assessing your business idea First, ensure your business idea has merit.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

One example: backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platforms like Supabase and Firebase let me focus on solving problems instead of getting lost in server configurations and database management. Do more with your data. Automate your database. But which platform should you use for your vibe coding projects? favorited items).

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 27, 2025

Public Relations or (PR) offers a cost-effective approach for New Zealand businesses to gain media exposure, establish thought leadership and create long-term brand value. New Zealands business environment is unique. But with digital transformation, the way businesses communicate with their audiences has shifted dramatically.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 30, 2025

With an intuitive drag-and-drop editor, Softr makes it easy for non-technical folks to whip up custom-made business tools, like customer portals and internal databases. But once your app is live, managing users, forms, emails, and data across platforms can cost you valuable time. And that's where automation can help.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 17, 2025

Let's talk about what it really means—and why your business desperately needs it. It uses structured logic and adaptive intelligence to decide which tool should act, when, and how—so your business moves faster without giving up control. Table of contents: What is AI orchestration?

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StartupNation

JUNE 20, 2025

When my wife, Vanessa, and I transitioned from the restaurant industry to building a chiropractic franchise, we faced numerous challenges, setbacks, and moments of growth that ultimately shaped us as business leaders. But life has a way of forcing you to reevaluate your direction.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Boost your team's productivity Automate your CRM Turns out, a CRM (customer relationship management) app is like my fantasy setup, but for people with actual responsibilities. The 3 main types of CRM software Boost your customer relationships with automation Customer relationship management FAQ What is a CRM?

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

We’ve tested 18 alternatives that might be a better fit for your email marketing needs. 5 (1000+ reviews) Mailchimp Small businesses All-in-one marketing platform Free plan; paid from $13/month 4.4/5 5 (2000+ reviews) Klaviyo Ecommerce businesses Advanced product recommendations Free plan; paid from $45/month 4.6/5

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

After analyzing hundreds of online user reviews and testing various alternatives, we’ve found platforms that offer better deliverability, more intuitive automation, and stronger customer support. Ready to discover which email marketing solution might be a better fit for your needs? Let’s go. (TL;DR)

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StartupNation

JUNE 25, 2025

I’m part of a growing trend of professionals leaving traditional office jobs for careers in skilled trades and home services. The Resilience of Blue-Collar Industries: Unlike tech or finance, industries like construction and home services are less susceptible to rapid technological disruption. Laid Off from a Job in Tech?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

Invoices come in from all over: think your email, cloud folders, and payment processors. Someone has to process them and make sure it all ends up in your accounting system. In this guide, we'll look at how it works and the benefits it brings to your accounts payable workflow. Learn more. How does invoice automation work?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 22, 2025

It's very possible that your marketing emails, and even your transactional emails, will never make it to the recipient. But we did have some tips for how to improve email deliverability, so you can be sure your messages don't go to spam and result in long-term damage to your business email account.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 13, 2025

you're managing a handful of vendors, the next, your finance team is playing Whac-A-Mole with overdue notices, drowning in an inbox full of emails with the subject line "bumping this." That's because every business has different objectives. Getting paid is great, but paying others? One minute.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Use automation to share, engage, and cross-post without lifting a finger Automate your social media And with more platforms prioritizing pay-to-play models, many marketers—me included—are wondering if organic reach is dead. 4 tips to improve your organic reach Automate your social media What is organic reach?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

Scope creep is like that friend who shows up to your low-key game night with their roommate, their roommate's boyfriend, and their roommate's boyfriend's beer league hockey teammates. And that's often your timeline. " We've all been there. " We've all been there.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

If a consumer will pay a fixed price for a product or service then the battle over who gets the margin in any sale is between the person who merchandises a product and the person who manufactures it. If your product can easily be copied, as soon as you are successful it will be. So Why Does This Matter?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2020

And every business owner and founder knows that social media is one of the most cost effective ways to market your products and services. . Customize . Robert offere this key tip: Create different posts for different social networks. The method we use is providing quality content on a consistent basis at scale.

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