How to be more zen

Your guide to self-reflection

Subscribe   /   View in browser   /   Invite a friend 29 June 2021 Let’s face it, we could all do with being a bit better at self-reflection. From finding more joy in our jobs to the psychological benefits of journaling, taking a breather from your everyday tasks to reassess and reset can do us the world of good. Here are five things from the world of Courier to take your business to the next level...       01 Launching in a brand new sector  Having simultaneously quit their jobs in tech in May 2019, friends Kevin Lee and Kevin Chanthasiriphan decided to take the plunge in a sector they knew nothing about – instant ramen. They share how they did it, and the lessons they learned along the way. Read more Having simultaneously quit their jobs in tech in May 2019, friends Kevin Lee and Kevin Chanthasiriphan decided to take the plunge in a sector they knew nothing about – instant ramen. They share how they did it, and the lessons they learned along the way.       02 How to find more joy in your work Most of us could probably stand to find more pleasure in what we do. We caught up with one leading thinker in the world of work who outlined three simple approaches: reframing, connectedness and practice. Read more Most of us could probably stand to find more pleasure in what we do. We caught up with one leading thinker in the world of work who outlined three simple approaches: reframing, connectedness and practice.       03 The 411 on revenue-based financing When it comes to raising cash for a business, one option continuing to gather momentum is revenue-based financing. Here’s a swift overview to get you up to speed. Read more When it comes to raising cash for a business, one option continuing to gather momentum is revenue-based financing. Here’s a swift overview to get you up to speed.       04 Journaling your way to self-reflection  Besides taking the occasional pause, one of the best ways to slow down and think deeply about what you’re doing (and why) is keeping a journal. We outline two key journaling ‘systems’ for you to check out. Read more Besides taking the occasional pause, one of the best ways to slow down and think deeply about what you’re doing (and why) is keeping a journal. We outline two key journaling ‘systems’ for you to check out.       05 So, you think you need help with your brand? Unless you’re a Jack of all trades, it’s likely you’ll lack certain skills to bring all the elements of your brand to life. Here are some things you’ll need to ask yourself before looking externally for help. Read more Unless you’re a Jack of all trades, it’s likely you’ll lack certain skills to bring all the elements of your brand to life. Here are some things you’ll need to ask yourself before looking externally for help.

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The mentality toolkit

Key traits for you to master

Subscribe   /   View in browser   /   Invite a friend 22 June 2021 To launch and run a successful venture, you’ll need a certain mindset – to get you through both the good times and the not so good. From resilience to self-awareness, we outline the key psychological traits you’ll need to master, and give you some other practical advice from the world of Courier to take your business to the next level.    Brought to you by And Rising.       01 Five essential psychological skills to master If you’re thinking about making your own moves, you’ll need to harness some essential psychological skills. Here are five key traits, combining advice from experts in the field with those who have already done it themselves. Read more If you’re thinking about making your own moves, you’ll need to harness some essential psychological skills. Here are five key traits, combining advice from experts in the field with those who have already done it themselves.       02 When you share your lowest wages Plenty of businesses talk about transparency, but not many really walk the walk like Nisolo. The Nashville-based shoes and accessories brand has been sharing its lowest wages publicly since 2019. Here are five things the company has learned along the way. Read more Plenty of businesses talk about transparency, but not many really walk the walk like Nisolo. The Nashville-based shoes and accessories brand has been sharing its lowest wages publicly since 2019. Here are five things the company has learned along the way.       03 What exactly is community investment? Giving something back to the communities that are relevant to your business is always a worthwhile pursuit – and it’s achievable, no matter the size of your operation. But how do you do it to make the most of your impact? Read more Giving something back to the communities that are relevant to your business is always a worthwhile pursuit – and it’s achievable, no matter the size of your operation. But how do you do it to make the most of your impact?       04 Four simple ways to improve employee benefits When it comes to employee benefits, businesses often offer a one-size-fits-all solution, but as working patterns evolve, perks need to adapt to the changing demands and needs of staff. Here are four potential solutions. Read more When it comes to employee benefits, businesses often offer a one-size-fits-all solution, but as working patterns evolve, perks need to adapt to the changing demands and needs of staff. Here are four potential solutions.     BRAND PARTNER: And Rising $2 million LA Rising fund now open for applications Looking to scale your product into a big brand? Find out how And Rising’s creative capital model helps early-stage brands unlock their full potential, and check out its launch of LA Rising: a $2 million fund for young businesses based in Los Angeles, California. Learn more       05 Shifting to an on-demand model On-demand or made-to-order production is hard to pull off at scale. We spoke with outdoor furniture brand Shift about how it was able to move to an on-demand, low-waste manufacturing model by tapping into a national network of manufacturers. Read more On-demand or made-to-order production is hard to pull off at scale. We spoke with outdoor furniture brand Shift about how it was able to move to an on-demand, low-waste manufacturing model by tapping into a national network of manufacturers.

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Ready to launch

Putting your ideas into practice

Subscribe   /   View in browser   /   Invite a friend 15 June 2021 So, you’ve got a great idea for an app, but know nothing about coding. What do you do? Courier’s got you covered. We’ve put together an easy-to-read guide about launching as a non-technical founder, plus a bunch of other great tips from the archives to take your business to the next level.       01 Product development 101 The head of a product development agency runs through how to take an idea and turn it into a fully formed product that can be manufactured at scale. Read more The head of a product development agency runs through how to take an idea and turn it into a fully formed product that can be manufactured at scale.       02 Building an app without coding chops Launching a tech product with no tech experience is a challenge – but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to make it happen. Here’s a step-by-step guide to building an app when you don’t know how to code. Read more Launching a tech product with no tech experience is a challenge – but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to make it happen. Here’s a step-by-step guide to building an app when you don’t know how to code.       03 The four-day working week Working four days instead of five is fast gaining momentum. The founder of a software company shares the five things she has learned over the years since shifting to this new schedule. Read more Working four days instead of five is fast gaining momentum. The founder of a software company shares the five things she has learned over the years since shifting to this new schedule.       04 Exporting haggis… to Japan Franchising wasn’t part of the business plan for haggis-toastie maker Deeney’s – until a Japanese entrepreneur insisted. We spoke to the couple behind the brand to explore their journey from London market stall to international brand. Read more Franchising wasn’t part of the business plan for haggis-toastie maker Deeney’s – until a Japanese entrepreneur insisted. We spoke to the couple behind the brand to explore their journey from London market stall to international brand.       05 WTF is open-book management? Better transparency doesn’t just apply to brands selling to customers – employees are increasingly demanding to know more about their companies, too, like their financial position. Enter open-book management. Read more Better transparency doesn’t just apply to brands selling to customers – employees are increasingly demanding to know more about their companies, too, like their financial position. Enter open-book management.

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