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“You can’t ‘out-tech’ big business, but you sure can ‘out-touch’ them.” - Jon Reily, SVP Commerce Center of Excellence at Bounteous, shares his perspective on how growing brands can gain a competitive edge over big box and e-commerce giants. Read the full article from Entrepreneur Magazine here:

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🌟 Learnings from our recent pitches to major retailers! 🌟   As a growing brand, we're regularly presented with opportunities to pitch our products to global retailers. Our recent pitches to major retailers was an enlightening experience, and we're thrilled to share some key takeaways that we believe can benefit fellow entrepreneurs and professionals:   1. Know Your Audience Inside Out: Before stepping into the pitches, we took the time to truly understand the soft elements of who we were pitching to. This helped us tailor our presentation to resonate with the retailer's values and vision.   2. Invaluable Insights from Store Teams: Conversations with the teams in stores provided us with unique insights that allowed us to fine-tune our pitches. Their on-ground perspective proved instrumental in crafting a compelling proposal.   3. Realistic Dry-Runs Make a Difference: We staged multiple dry-runs in a setting that closely resembled the actual pitch scenario. This not only boosted our confidence but also helped us identify areas for improvement.   4. Keep it Fun: Yes, it is serious business with a lot at stake. At the same time, we made sure to infuse an element of fun and playfulness. Keeping the atmosphere positive fostered creativity and unity within our team. Adding (Swiss) chocolate to the mix also does not hurt.   Every pitch is an opportunity for growth and learning - we're extremely grateful for the chance to engage with major retailers and excited about the journey ahead. 🚀   #PitchingSuccess #RetailOpportunities #EntrepreneurJourney    

The evolution of business is accelerating & with it comes a cataclysmic shift in traditional retail. Despite the unknown future of retail stores, e-commerce has proven to be here to stay. Try These Tips to Run a Successful Retail Business in 2023: https://t.ly/unQ7 | via - Entrepreneur Media

Kickfurther, a partner of ours, is running a virtual pitch competition for CPG brands. Win and you get $150,000 in no-cost inventory funding. What can you do with that money? A lot! ✅ Eliminate stockouts ✅ Streamline fulfillment (we're fans of that) ✅ Dial up your marketing operations ✅ Build a better financial model ✅ Showcase your products and connect with retail buyers You've got until January 26 to enter. Don't wait! (Thanks for telling us about this, Brandi Whytas!) https://lnkd.in/e_yG2_3v #business #smallbusiness #entrepreneurship #pitchcompetition #startup #ecommerce

Should I expand my eCommerce business to sell internationally? 95% of the time, the answer is… No. Having vetted hundreds of eCommerce businesses over the years, it’s clear as day that expanding to sell in other countries won’t move the needle. In fact, it usually hurts your margins, limits cash flow, and creates a logistical nightmare. Instead, double down on sales domestically and squeeze every drop of profit from your local market. If your business is + 3 years old, then it's probably an exception to this post. #ecommerce #mergersandacquisitions #entrepreneur

New and coming-soon businesses to Columbus, Ohio. As Columbus continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses. By Mitch Hooper, & Rilee Delgado CBUStoday CLICK TO LEARN MORE https://bit.ly/3Nz1vnJ #ruralentrepreneurs

Here at The Wheel Specialist, we never settle for anything less than excellence. We're on an ongoing journey towards greatness, and we'd be delighted for you to join us. 💪 Our franchise opens doors to a world beyond the ordinary, where embracing the extraordinary becomes a way of doing business. 🤗 Every aspect of our franchise offers a chance to excel, push creative boundaries, and set new standards for quality. From mastering the intricate art of wheel customisation to delivering unparalleled customer service, our comprehensive training and unwavering support ensure you're fully equipped to shine in the industry. 💼👀 Are you ready to provide top-tier quality and innovation? Explore how you can excel in wheel customisation and entrepreneurial success at https://zurl.co/2Dqm. Your journey towards excellence begins today. 🌟🚀 #ExcellenceMatters #QualityService #EntrepreneurialExcellence #InnovateAndThrive #UnparalleledQuality #CustomerSatisfaction #ContinuousLearning #FranchiseJourney #BusinessExcellence #WheelMastery #ThrivingInBusiness #CommitmentToQuality #ElevateYourBusiness #EntrepreneurialSuccess #BusinessGrowth

☕️ The 1st December coffee-in session saw presentations from TiE Melbourne members Aaron & @James Ross, founders of Pie Rewards and long-standing TiE Melbourne charter member, Dr. Subhash Challa, Founder & CEO of ASX-listed sensen.ai. 📍 Aaron and James are creatively solving for two interesting and seemingly unrelated problems - low-value from retail loyalty programs, and hesitation amongst young people in investing. Their solution is to enable their users to seamlessly have loyalty $ from retailers channeled into an actual portfolio of managed investments! Their #1 priority at present is to raise funding to expand their user base. 📍 Subhash is at the other end of the entrepreneurship cycle, with a substantial and growing global business, with >AU$10m revenue. He gave insight into the challenges for listed small caps in terms of the seeming disconnect between performance and share price, a familiar conundrum indeed.

Ever wondered what it takes to scale and ultimately sell a successful coffee business? Ed Barry who had a chain of 8 coffee shops in London, plus a franchise in the Middle East, which he then sold to the New York-based Blank Street in 2022. Shared his experience with the team at 5THWAVE last week In this conversation he discusses the need for clear numbers to grow and scale and how this lead to him creating Edify Systems. What are some of the challenges you face in scaling your coffee business? Let us know in the comments below 👇 #BusinessGrowth #Scaling #CoffeeBusiness #EdifySystems #EntrepreneurshipSuccess https://hubs.li/Q02s-fW00