So the question is what are your "Plan B" options. Let's assume for a sake of argument you've weighed the options (build your own, buy from an established competitor, partner with this startup) and you've decided that partnering is the best option. One way you could protect yourself in the event ...
I myself run a startup and recently started tying up with big co-working companies and online educational providers in India. So yes, I don't think you should feel anyway less or intimidated by the brands you try to reach out. Based on the patterns I had observed in my conversions - a. Email to ...
I am not a lawyer and am not giving you professional advice here. Merely discussing the topic. I see what they are getting from you...but what are you getting from them? You lose control...they get your expertise...you can be booted out at any time thereafter. I don't see the upside. If they ...
I have been in a similar situation with a client recently: a startup with a compelling software solution that needs a large partner to develop and bring it the market. We have done a partner selection together where we looked at strategy, value proposition for all parties (what is the win/win/wi...
Hi, Your problem is one of corporate structure. You need to create an organization chart and define the different roles that exist in the business. You then need to fill in your names to each box. The different roles may have salaries or commissions attached, likewise, each partner is likely...
Established businesses and/or indirect competitors will most probably not bother getting into a partnership with you, at least until you start having some traction and results. Many startups have the ambition that they will build great partnerships starting from day one and they often get dissapo...
1. Explore competitor backlink and citation profiles. Looking at their backlink and citation data will help you identify relevant websites that may be useful for you to work with. In addition to this, you'll likely identify competitor marketing tactics that can help spark your own ideas. 2. Us...
first, please put a bit more effort into your question, it's barely comprehensible. regarding your employee: talk to him, find out what level of ownership and what risk profile tickles his fancy. leave room for increases in the future. open communication + transparency --> make sure everyone's on...