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Your Place Can Shape Your Business Model Path
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Different business models have paths i.e. divergent roads that entrepreneurs can choose to follow to achieve their business goals. Choosing one means saying no to another, at least initially, as each path has different scale requirements and requires different levels and sources of capitalization.
Article about Business Models for businesses that are Growing and Scaling
Why and How To Think About Social Impact Investing In Food
10 minute Free read by Edible-Alpha®
Because food businesses need to be financially sustainable to achieve their goals, including impact goals, they need to understand their business model and align their efforts behind the model.When speaking to investors, they should to clearly communicate how their business will make money and on what time horizon.
Article about Business Models for businesses that are Growing and Scaling
Where Does My Food Brand Need To “Be”?
10 minute Free read by Edible-Alpha®
Sometimes the ideal distribution path looks different than the entrepreneur intended when they started the business. The brands that survive today's marketplace will be making decisions about distribution and channels of delivery with customer expectations and preferences at center stage.
Article about Sales and Marketing for businesses that are Growing and Scaling
Consider That Unconventional Market
10 minute Free read by Edible-Alpha®
Sometimes certain products or certain classes of products make more sense in certain markets than others. For example, heavy or perishable food items make less sense to sell online due to the shipping costs and logistics involved. But unconventional markets could make sense if location or customer data suggests it is a good idea.
Article about Sales and Marketing for businesses that are Pre-Venture | Startups
Adapting Farm Business Models for Sustained Profitability
10 minute Free read by Edible-Alpha®
We know it takes grit to be an entrepreneur, and in this day-and-age it takes a special kind of grit to be a farm...
Article about Business Models for businesses that are Growing and Scaling | Startups
Your Food Brand Belongs Online—But Where?
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If e-commerce wasn’t a priority for food brands before, COVID-19 has certainly made it one. Online food sales are soaring right now, and many shoppers want to buy direct from producers. A big part of your online strategy is deciding which online platforms to pursue. Our latest podcast explores how to figure this out. Also check out our free business tools to guide businesses during this tricky time, and remember to join our Monday virtual huddles for entrepreneurs and consultants.
Article about Business Models for businesses that are Growing and Scaling | Pre-Venture | Startups
Can Dairy Farms Help Save the Planet?
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When looking for ways to reduce environmental impact, an increasingly popular strategy is to eat less meat, dairy and other animal products. Considering the...
Article about Business Models for businesses that are Growing and Scaling | Startups
Should Your Brand Self-Manufacture?
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Most food entrepreneurs will inevitably face the question of whether to self-manufacture or use a co-packer. For many, this comes after their business takes...
8 Ways to Ace Farm-to-Consumer Sales
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Most farmers aren’t natural-born marketers or experienced at direct sales. For many, the whole idea is scary. But with 93% of Americans buying products online last year and more people wanting relationships with local producers, farmers should strongly consider tapping into this booming market.
Why Food Brands Should Explore Sustainable Packaging Now
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Many food and farm businesses have been prioritizing sustainable CPG packaging for years, choosing recyclable, compostable, or reusable solutions whenever possible. They feel strongly...
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