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Five Marketing Best Practices for Startups

Running a startup is a thrilling experience, especially when you’ve achieved some success with your investors. Make sure you’re not lost among the competition with these five marketing best practice tips all startups should be following.

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Amanda Rabideau Amanda Rabideau

The Importance of Messaging for Startup Companies

For startups in today's business world, power lies in the right messaging. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of messaging and storytelling for startups. We'll also cover how to create a strong, consistent message and brand strategy that resonates with customers.

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Amanda Rabideau Amanda Rabideau

Seven Reasons to Hire a Marketing Freelancer

Hiring a marketing consultant is becoming more and more popular as businesses realize they need an edge in ever-more congested markets. Of course, many businesses have their own in-house marketing teams, so what’s the benefit of hiring a freelancer to take over your business marketing strategy?

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Amanda Rabideau Amanda Rabideau

Female Entrepreneurs: Are Women the Future of FinTech?

The male domination of the finance industry could be at an end, and it may surprise some that the beginning of that end starts with FinTech. The gender gap in all tech roles is still a problem, but within the realms of FinTech, things may be starting to change for the better.

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Amanda Rabideau Amanda Rabideau

Full-time CMO vs. Fractional CMO — What to Consider

Small businesses and tech startups need the expertise of a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to reach and convert potential clients. Needing a CMO, however, doesn’t always mean that it makes sense to hire a full-time executive. Before committing to a professional, consider the following differences between full-time CMOs and fractional CMOs.

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Amanda Rabideau Amanda Rabideau

Five Best Practices of a Fractional CMO

The expertise of a fractional CMO can make it much easier for tech startups to meet their goals. Fractional CMOs, however, do their jobs well when you give them the tools and freedom to make decisions. This blog includes best practices to build a great relationship between your business and its fractional CMO. Try these tips to make it easier for your fractional CMO to exceed your expectations.

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Amanda Rabideau Amanda Rabideau

Pros and Cons of a Fractional CMO

Many tech startups find that choosing fractional CMOs helps them save money while effectively growing their businesses and setting up companies for future success. As with any decision, though, there are pros and cons to consider. The following list of potential benefits and disadvantages should make it easier for you to determine whether you want to take a closer look at hiring a fractional CMO instead of giving the position to a full-time CMO.

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Amanda Rabideau Amanda Rabideau

Three Reasons Why "Revenue FOMO" is Dangerous for Post-Series A Funded Startups

Far too many Founders let pressure to drive revenue encourage them to make questionable choices that create short-term bumps in revenue but sacrifice long-term growth. Borrowing a popular acronym from social media, you can think of this as “Revenue FOMO” (Fear of Missing Out). If you feel tempted by revenue FOMO, learn more about the unexpected consequences.

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Amanda Rabideau Amanda Rabideau

The Great Resignation and Freelance Boom: Which Came First?

The COVID-19 global pandemic has had a massive effect on nearly every aspect of our lives. One consequence that no one saw coming is the voluntary mass exodus of employees from their jobs. The Great Resignation has taken place concurrently with a freelancer boom, and this has led many to believe there’s a correlation.

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Amanda Rabideau Amanda Rabideau

What B2B Startups Need to Do Before They Fundraise for Series B

If your company is preparing for your Series B funding, this means you have growth in your market and now it’s time to scale. There are critical steps your business must take in order to secure the best round for your business. This blog post will walk you through the key steps that startup founders and executives should take before they fundraise for their Series B Round from investors.

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