While the Internet has made it easier to launch a business than ever before, there are so many options, it can feel overwhelming trying to settle on an idea. Got an itch for entrepreneurship, but no direction? Check out some ideas for online-based businesses below. 1. Subscription Boxes A good subscription box offers a load
Social marketing is one of your most powerful tools for customer acquisition. It can be cheap, effective, and it actually grows in value and momentum over time when properly applied. Facebook is at the helm of this, being one of the most widely used social platforms in the world. It’s free, offers custom pages for
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Cratejoy is thrilled to announce our partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Crate for a Cause. The preeminent research hospital for children with cancer worldwide, St. Jude is an inestimably worthy cause, and we are extremely proud to support the crucial work they do to save lives. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and
Getting press coverage for your subscription box business can seem more difficult, at times, than launching in the first place. How do you get your brand out there and gain media exposure when you’re brand-new? Even if your business isn’t new, it’s hard to break into the media industry if you don’t have connections. Think
Last week, Cratejoy commenced our first-ever Subscription Box Accelerator Program for subscription box entrepreneurs. This intensive six-week program is the culmination of the last six years of work at Cratejoy studying and learning from our merchants and subscription customers! Through education and mentorship by successful subscription box entrepreneurs and the Cratejoy team, our participants will
Join us! Connect with over 10,000 subscription box entrepreneurs like you in Cratejoy’s private Facebook group for Subscription School It’s not uncommon to receive emails from customers reporting broken items or lost boxes. Maybe it was the fault of your shipping provider, or maybe your packing staff. Either way, you’ve got to make it right.
Crafting a name for your subscription box business can feel almost more difficult than coming up with the original idea. This is the first and foremost part of your marketing efforts, so put some deep thought into it! Ideally, your business name should convey your subscription box’s mission/values, niche, and value proposition clearly, as well
Hosting a contest or giveaway can do wonders to boost your brand’s profile and collect leads (or subscribers!), especially in your prelaunch phase or the first few months after you launch. Think about it: a contest or giveaway allows your follower base to feel included and engaged, while a few lucky winners get to check