Do you ever daydream about partnering with big brands? It’s not just a dream. Corporate sponsorships aren’t just for big players; small businesses can get in on the action, too. Today, I’m going to explain how to make it happen. This guide will share how corporate sponsorships work and how you can snag one for […]
11 Things You Need to Know About Securing Corporate Sponsorship
A corporate sponsorship is a mutual business proposition that offers something in exchange for a financial commitment from a corporation. These relationships have been growing significantly throughout the years. So how can your small business tap into corporate sponsorships? Let’s look at 6 steps to securing corporate sponsorship and the 5 reasons why sponsorships fail. How […]
How to Build Corporate Sponsorships for Your Small Business
If you’re looking for additional streams of revenue, corporate sponsorships could be a viable revenue stream. Now please don’t think this is FREE money. Major companies only do sponsorship if there a clear ROI. If you have something to offer (like an engaged niche audience) this could be a realistic business opportunity for you. Corporations […]
How To Submit a Proposal to a Prospective Sponsor
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Anisha Robinson Keeys, @AnishaRKeeys. As Managing Director of Lance + Lee, Anisha helps non-profit and social entrepreneurship organizations secure human […]
10 Ways Your Business Can Attract Corporate Sponsors
Getting funding from corporations may be a great opportunity for your small business, but you can damage your brand if you do not go about it the right way. You want to develop a prospect list of warm leads, prepare a strong proposal, and approach a sponsor, ultimately persuading them to support your cause or […]