How we secured a partnership with one of the biggest names in food
Quiqup has partnered with Hellmann's to rapidly deliver ingredients and recipes. Here's how they sealed the deal and developed a successful initiative…
Forming a partnership
A business partnership; a good idea or not? Startups looks at the advantages of a business partnership and whether a partnership could be the right way of starting a business of you.
How to forge a successful brand partnership in five steps
What are the key ingredients of a great partnership? Mike France, co-founder of premium watch brand Christopher Ward, reveals what it takes……
How I’ve succeeded in growing my start-up without a co-founder
Lana Elie started florist marketplace Floom in February and wasn't aware of the sole-founder "taboo". Eight months on, Elie shares what she's learnt from starting a business solo...…
Starting a business? 7 things you need to do first
You’ve got a business idea but what are the next steps? Startups has compiled a launchpad guide to help you put the foundations in place for business success…
Know when to walk away, know when to run
Oli Barrett is making his list of business opportunities to hold, fold, and walk away from. Are you ready for 2014?…
How prototyping with a university got my product to market
Roofer-turned-inventor Trevor Wakefield on getting his lightweight eco-tiles to market via collaboration with Wolverhampton University…
4 ways universities can solve business problems
Why you should look for university help. An introduction to the services and expertise higher education institutions can offer your business…
10 top tips for securing a successful partnership
Sonic Editions founder Russell Blackmore explains how partnering with a big business can benefit your start-up…
Monitise and Morse: a corporate venturing success
Corporate venturing or partnering can accelerate business growth. Guy Rigby takes a closer look at the idea through one success story…
What makes a successful joint venture?
Making joint venture partnerships work…
Finding a joint venture partner
Distilling the process for how to find a joint venture partner for your business…
Joint Ventures
How to create the perfect business partnership…
Finding the right partner
I run a relatively young media company and have been securing a number of small pieces of work. One of my team comes with a strong contacts book,…
How can I find a suitable joint venture partner?
I run a web technology business, which operates in a niche market. To reach the next stage in our growth, I believe we need to find a larger partner whose resources we can leverage, so we can offer more complementary services and increase sales. Can you offer any advice on finding a joint venture partner who’ll be the best strategic fit for us? What factors do I need to consider?…
Joint ventures: Weighing up the pros and cons of collaboration
Is a collaboration with another business the right move for you? We examine the benefits and the risks…
Joint ventures: A quick guide to forming a business partnership
Read our quick guide to this type of partnership agreement…
Not so innocent? From saintly smoothies to partnering with McDonald’s
Branding expert John Simmons investigates ethical successes taking the corporate pound…
How can I forge partnerships?
My online business is enjoying healthy growth, but I’m keen to develop affiliations with other companies. How can I forge and develop partner relationships to increase the growth of my company?…
Forming a partnership: The pros and cons
Startups' looks at the reasons for and against business partnerships…
Business partnerships
If you're going into business with someone else, get the structure right…