Remove Agriculture Remove Networking Remove Pitch
article thumbnail

How to Convince Your Boss to Invest in Social Media Marketing

Hubspot

Picture this: You’re sitting in front of your boss, eager to pitch your idea of using social media to engage prospects and market your brand. Let''s use this platform as an example of one you could pitch to your boss as a site you should be using in your marketing efforts. Be genuine, be smart, and be aware.

article thumbnail

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Minority-Owned Business [+ Expert Tips]

Hubspot

The council has a network of more than 1,750 corporate members and has matched more than 12,000 minority-owned businesses with these member corporations. Department of Agriculture (USDA) : This agency runs the Rural Business Development Grant Program for businesses operating in rural areas, with a population under 50,000 residents.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Growing Pains: The Problems Plaguing Startups and How to Solve Them

Hubspot

The accelerator taught me how to do a pitch deck, financials, and also how to pitch, so I went into my first investment pitch day very confident, Bailey says. Then, once I got five samples, I added them to my website and started pitching myself to bigger brands (like HubSpot). Delegate tasks and build a support network.

article thumbnail

Self-Employed: What You Need to Know to Be Your Own Boss

Hubspot

For those who are self-employed in the agricultural space, jobs are expected to decline by 3% over the next decade. For most freelancers, this includes applying for open job listings and pitching work to potential clients. First, let’s define what it means to be self-employed.

article thumbnail

SaaStr Podcasts for the Week with Justin Bedecarre, Jen Nguyen, Jason Lemkin, and Aaron Levie

SaaStr

What’s the pitch to save money? I think part of the challenge has been, most of the focus has been, “Okay I got to protect my network. They couldn’t go and process loans or they couldn’t go in and work with… We did a deal in Q1 with the US Department of Agriculture. In all seriousness, right?

article thumbnail

How To Start A Business With No Money: Everything I Learned About Making Entrepreneurship Happen With A Limited Budget

Hubspot

While it is undoubtedly the most stressful stage of starting a business, there are grants and funding opportunities out there, and with a bit of extra time spent on research and/or networking, you can find the ones that align with your needs. tech, agriculture, retail, etc.) Find industry-specific grants and funding. Your Industry.