StartupNation

JUNE 14, 2025

That’s why it’s important to explore strategies to buffer financial volatility. Offer Consulting or Fractional Services One of the best methods to diversify your income is to leverage your domain expertise to make a profit. Fortunately, there’s a relatively simple solution.

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StartupNation

JUNE 23, 2025

Drawing on insights from these resilient entrepreneurs, readers will discover practical strategies for navigating setbacks and emerging stronger in the face of adversity. The current circumstances demanded immediate adjustment and innovative approach development. First, I gathered my team to reassess our strategy.

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We developed a friendship as part of our Board service and a recent blog post of his made me think I wanted to learn a bit more about his Instacart experience. I was a consultant who had spent my career, starting at the age of 16 and working as a cashier in a grocery store, in and around the grocery industry.

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StartupNation

MAY 27, 2025

Equally important is developing a robust startup plan that outlines how you intend to solve a particular problem, achieve growth, and carve out your niche in the market. You can consider offering consulting, fractional, or part-time roles that allow talented individuals to contribute while maintaining other income streams.

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StartupNation

MAY 30, 2025

Enroll for free Common social media mistakes June 10 | 4:30 – 6:00PM ET Discover the most common social media mistakes and the strategies that will help you reach your goals and strengthen your online presence.rketing channels. Discuss how the model works and what the numbers mean.

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StartupNation

JUNE 9, 2025

Neglecting to Create a Comprehensive Business Plan One of the most common and costly mistakes new entrepreneurs make is failing to develop a thorough business plan. A well-crafted business plan serves as a roadmap for your company, outlining your goals, strategies, and financial projections.

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Jason Malki

MAY 4, 2025

His company, UGR-NextGen Compliance, is revolutionizing how businesses approach regulatory requirements through innovative technology solutions and strategic consulting services. Hourad has also trained SEC staff on fintech compliance and contributed to shaping policy discussions around RegTech and crypto oversight.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2025

As a publicist and brand strategist, I had always viewed management through a lens of campaigns, messaging and market strategies. IDEO, a global design consultancy, is another perfect example of Drucker’s principles in action. A few years ago, I stumbled upon the work of Peter Drucker, and it changed the way I thought about business.

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Paul G. Silva

APRIL 29, 2025

When you can’t predict what’s coming around the corner, your best strategy is having people who can adapt and excel no matter what happens. The Pitfall to Avoid : Many organizations rush to set strategy before securing the right team. This cost us precious runway when every dollar mattered.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Entrepreneurs can cut the cost of innovation – and boost business cashflow – with government funding for research and development, but navigating the rulebooks can be challenging. Key BlueRock NZ R&D Funding Services and Resources: Free consultations on your business innovation funding strategy.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 5, 2025

" Uncovering this gap was fundamental in helping Syed reshape his AI strategy: "Rather than chasing higher accuracy on isolated questions, we invested in contextual awareness and conversation memory. " "This metric allowed us to quantify the real-world success of our AI strategy," Viraj explains. "We

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Forward Cities

MAY 26, 2025

Overview Forward Cities, a national nonprofit committed to inclusive economic growth through entrepreneurship, seeks a strategic consulting partner to co-design and implement a set of field-informed solutions that advance Durhams entrepreneurial ecosystem. This process surfaced key strengths and gaps, which were prioritized by the Alliance.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 27, 2025

5 (1000+ reviews) SendGrid Developer-friendly email API-first architecture Free (paid from $19.5/month) Predictive Analytics : Leverage CLV, churn risk, and next purchase date predictions to optimize targeting and personalization strategies. 5 (700+ reviews) Drip Ecommerce businesses Behavior-based automation $39/month 4.4/5

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

5 (1000+ reviews) SendGrid Developers and technical teams Reliable API and transactional email Free (paid from $19.5/month) 5 (1000+ reviews) Mailchimp All-in-one marketing for SMBs Comprehensive marketing suite with AI tools Free (paid from $13/month) 4.4/5 5 100+ reviews) What’s “wrong” with Brevo? .

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

5 (100+ reviews) Mailjet Developer-friendly teams Collaborative email creation $17/month 4/5 (150+ reviews) What’s “wrong” with SendGrid? SendGrid is undoubtedly a powerful email platform with impressive technical capabilities, especially for developers who need API-first solutions.

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StartupNation

JUNE 29, 2025

Repeated Mistakes and Market Penetration Potential Having trained and consulted with a wide range of startups over several decades and having researched how hundreds of startups have approached their market, it is confounding to see how often the same mistakes are repeated time and time again. A training event will never do the job.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 18, 2025

Josh Canale I had the pleasure of interviewing Josh Canale, the founder of Josh Canale Design  — a solo UX consultancy that helps early-stage AI startups turn complex tech into adoption-ready product experiences. He mixes strategy, research, and hands-on design to make AI feel intuitive, useful, and above all, trustworthy.

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StartupNation

MAY 22, 2025

This comprehensive guide explores practical strategies for balancing parenthood with entrepreneurship without leaving domestic chores behind. Deep Work Periods : Choose the times in which your productivity is highest and earmark them specifically for heavy business development.

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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

So I reinvented myself as a Fractional CMO and founded a remote-first consultancy that helps companies grow. We dug into the research and saw clearly how many professionals search daily for support with career coaching, positioning, resumes, interviews, LinkedIn presence, and job search strategy. The answer?

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Forward Cities

JUNE 11, 2025

Overview Forward Cities, a national nonprofit committed to inclusive economic growth through entrepreneurship, seeks a strategic consulting partner to co-design and implement a set of field-informed solutions that advance Durham’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. This process surfaced key strengths and gaps, which were prioritized by the Alliance.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

5 (900+ reviews) SendGrid Developer-focused Industry-leading API & deliverability Free (paid from $19.5/month) Pre-Built Playbooks : Implement proven strategies for welcome series, abandoned cart recovery, and post-purchase engagement without starting from scratch. Free plan; pricing starts at $12 USD/month 4.7/5

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

5 (1000+ reviews) SendGrid Developers needing API access Superior deliverability infrastructure Free Plan; Paid from $19.95/month 5 (12K+ reviews) Mailtrap Developers and marketers needing email testing Robust email testing and deliverability tools Free Plan; Paid from $15/month 4.8/5

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

5 (6000+ reviews) SendGrid Developers needing reliable email delivery Industry-leading deliverability with robust API Free (limited) 4.3/5 ABM Tools : Implement account-based marketing strategies with company scoring and targeting. 5 (200+ reviews) AWeber Small businesses needing reliable deliverability 99.8% 5 (1000+ reviews) 4.4/5

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

5 (1000+ reviews) SendGrid Developers and technical teams Reliable API and transactional emails Free (paid from $19.5/month) 5 (1000+ reviews) Mailchimp Small businesses and beginners User-friendly interface with marketing CRM Free (paid from $13/month) 4.4/5 5 (12K+ reviews) What’s “wrong” with Constant Contact?

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

5 (1000+ reviews) SendGrid Developers API-first approach Free (paid from $19.5/month) Key features Developer-first platform with world-class documentation and SDKs that AWeber doesn’t provide. 5 (1000+ reviews) Mailchimp Small businesses All-in-one marketing platform Free plan; paid from $13/month 4.4/5

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

5 (1000+ reviews) SendGrid Developers and technical teams Developer-first platform with reliable deliverability Free (paid from $19.5/month) Its strength lies in providing an all-in-one solution for small to mid-sized businesses looking to manage their entire marketing strategy in one place.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

The RACI model—which stands for responsible, accountable, consulted, and informed—would have gotten us the Instagram-worthy escape time we'd hoped for. RACI is an acronym that stands for responsible , accountable , consulted , and informed. Think creatives, developers, analysts, and other worker bees.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 14, 2019

By Miranda Naiman, accidental entrepreneur, motivational speaker, member of the EO Tanzania chapter and founder of Empower Limited , a Tanzanian human capital consultancy firm. While commendable, this effort to invest in strategy doesn’t work unless the company also focuses on culture. What problem do you exist to solve and for whom?

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2010

Whenever I meet a team that had a consulting firm (even a great one) build their product it’s an immediate “pass&# from me. Some CTO’s swear that it is a huge improvement in development timeframes and doesn’t cause performance issues. They often aren’t great at planning development work.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 3, 2024

A small business consultant brings a range of benefits that help a business grow A small business owner often thinks long and hard about who to bring into their business to further its growth. Having not previously used a consultant, they hesitate to pay a consultant’s high hourly rate.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The 15 Best Strategies for Developing New Business in a Crowded Market In the quest to uncover effective strategies for developing new businesses in a crowded market, we turned to fifteen Founders and CEOs for their tried-and-true tactics. By analyzing the feedback and sign-ups, you can gauge the demand for your product.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

You can work as a consultant, an interim executive, a board member, a deal executive partnering to buy a company, an executive in residence, or as an entrepreneur in residence. . Thank you to my co-author for this essay, Paulina Symala, a Consultant at Oliver Wyman and a past intern of Versatile VC. Expert Networks.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2022

Software consultants come in many forms, but if you cannot write your own code, finding a developer who meets your needs can be a stressful process that involves much trial and error. TechCrunch: As a developer for hire, how involved do you get when helping clients validate ideas before they bring their apps to market?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

As the former CEO of TASKME, a social organization aimed to help youth in Colombia develop their entrepreneurial skills, Jonathan then went to earn his master’s degree in the U.K. Advancements in artificial intelligence research “It’s very interesting to be a part of this age where new technology is being developed,” says Jonathan.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Outsourcing engineering has become more common in recent years, so we’re starting a new initiative to profile the software consultants who startups love to work with the most. ” The software development agency has worked on more than 350 digital products since its founding in 2009, for startups of all sizes.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 5, 2020

Picillo is the chief executive officer and founder of Point Seven Group (Point7) , a women-owned and -operated boutique cannabis consultancy based in Denver, Colorado, and Sonoma County, California. As consultants, we spend a great deal of time designing business plans, hiring and training programs, and brands with our clients.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Software consultant Andrew Drach’s two companies Callentis and Solwey demonstrate his entrepreneurial skills, but his clients also value his educational background, as we learned through TechCrunch’s survey to identify the best software consultants for startups. Why did you choose the boutique consultancy model?

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