Fundraising does not have to come at the expenses of your values or mission. Let's talk about two different governance structures that protect your purpose.
The world of third party apps is dizzying. There are thousands and so many of them are great. To make things easier on you, we’ve highlighted 7 that we love and the top CPG companies are using.
AKA soul searching 101. A little emotional planning goes a long way when you're starting a CPG business.
Deductions are typically the main point of contention between brands and their distributors. Let's outline the key things you need to be thinking about.
Mosts brands know a DTC strategy is a smart first step before venturing into retail. Let's cover how to do it right.
Every brand is doing R&D. However, most don’t realize that they can actually get paid for it. Let's talk about how.
Each January brings fresh marketing perspectives. Shauna Armitage talks about what you need to be doing in 2021.
A list of some of our favorite/best pieces of content from the year.
Designing food and beverage packaging is definitely an art. However, there are some things that are critical to think through prior to engaging a creative resource.
Most brands operate under the assumption that more stores = better but that’s not always the case. Let's talk about why.
Many brands think Research & Development is an elusive process, reserved for scientists running around in lab coats. Spoiler alert: it's not.
We took a look at a bunch of companies to start building out some benchmarks to help you on your growth journey.
So, you’ve got an awesome idea for a beverage. You’ve made a few test batches at home, your friends think it’s amazing, and now you’re ready to scale it up. Let’s talk about what’s next.
Your site is up and running. Orders are flowing in … but wait a second — now you have to ship it. Lots of it. Over and over again. Let's talk about 3PLs.
Traditional shipping methods rely on highly manual processes and fragmented supply. Digital freight marketplaces use tech to create efficiencies which means lower costs for you.
We'd argue that identifying your customer is THE most important part of starting a brand yet most founders don't do it. Why?
The largest, most successful brands all use data to make better decisions. As a small brand, you may think data is a luxury. We couldn’t disagree more.
As a young brand, while you definitely need to invest in your product, you can’t forget creative, engaging content.
While brands/founders are often enamored by raising venture capital, there are lots of other options. Let's talk about them.
Ever wonder why it seems like your brand never has any money? Chances are it's, at least in part, due to a lack of communication.
Spec sheets can be a drag but they don't have to be. We built one and are giving it away for free.
(Almost) everything you need to know about sourcing ingredients.
It’s time to assess your brand marketing and positioning.
$1,000 per month is a small marketing budget—but it’s probably on the high end of what most young CPG brands have to invest into their growth. Here's how you make it work.
(Almost) everything you need to know about co-packers.
Your customers want to know you. And they know when you’re faking it. It's all about telling an authentic story.
In-store promotions are a necessary piece of the marketing puzzle for CPG brands. However, understanding the different ways they get charged creates a lot of confusion.
In a world where more capital is flowing into the CPG space than ever before, why does it still seem so damn hard to raise money?
“Founders” have been unfairly positioned as mythical stewards of magical value creation, and the result is that many feel that they must bear that burden from origin to exit.
Are we creating companies with the sole intent to sell and is this a bad thing for long-term value?
We find ourselves in a time of extreme data polarization unlike any time in history — a time when only the largest CPG brands have access to the data that enables them to understand their consumer.