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Subscribe   /   View in browser   /   Invite a friend 25 May 2021 Launching and growing something new is really tough. Luckily, there are tons of resources, tips and lessons to learn from. Here are five stories from the world of Courier to help take your business to the next level – from pricing a product correctly to learning a totally new skill. Brought to you by HP Inc.       01 Getting partnerships right When two brands put their heads together and work on a project, something beautiful can happen. Here’s how to combine skill sets, audiences and budgets while working on your respective goals. Read more When two brands put their heads together and work on a project, something beautiful can happen. Here’s how to combine skill sets, audiences and budgets while working on your respective goals.       02 Changing gears  Adam McDermott, founder of California-based cycling brand Linus Bike, explains how he left behind film production to learn the ins-and-outs of bicycle manufacturing. Read more Adam McDermott, founder of California-based cycling brand Linus Bike, explains how he left behind film production to learn the ins and outs of bicycle manufacturing.       03 How to pick a price Pricing isn’t easy. If you don’t consider certain factors, you could end up pricing customers out – or undermine your product or service’s worth. Here’s how to do it right. Read more Pricing isn’t easy. If you don’t consider certain factors, you could end up pricing customers out – or undermining your product or service’s worth. Here’s how to do it right.       04 Lessons learned  In January, Kevin Lee co-founded an instant ramen brand. Here, he charts the ups and downs over the past few months – featuring press wins, customer complaints and shipping problems. Read more In January, Kevin Lee co-founded an instant ramen brand. Here, he charts the ups and downs of the past few months – featuring press wins, customer complaints and shipping problems.     BRAND PARTNER: HP Inc. Tools that free up your time and offer peace of mind. Working from home. Zooming through meetings. Clearing your inbox. Ticking off to-dos. Life is busy. With HP+ Smart Printing, you can print from virtually anywhere and grab your docs when it suits you. If they're important – the kind just for your eyes – hit print, but only release the pages when you choose to. Oh, and when you're low on ink, HP Instant Ink automatically delivers cartridges straight to your door so you'll never have to remember it – or run out – again. Learn more about the HP+ Smart Printer and Smart Ink...         05 Connecting with nature  Dan Webster, a naturalist and wilderness guide for 35 years, shares practical advice on how to reconnect with your natural surroundings – even on your walk through the urban jungle. Read more Dan Webster, a naturalist and wilderness guide for 35 years, shares practical advice on how to reconnect with your natural surroundings – even on a walk through the urban jungle.

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