Do you list MLMs or franchisees in the Gift Guide?

2020-10-23T19:22:34-04:00October 23rd, 2020||

While we support small businesses and solopreneurs of all kinds, in the CO.STARTERS Gift Guide we focus on businesses that are built around unique products and services, and the stories of how their founders turned those ideas into businesses. To help maintain that focus, we do not list businesses who are independent contractors who sell [...]

Who will see the Gift Guide?

2020-10-06T15:15:05-04:00October 6th, 2020||

The Gift Guide will be promoted across our network of 120+ member locations and 16+ partner organizations, hitting the inboxes of small business enthusiasts across the U.S. and beyond. These are people who are excited about advocating for small businesses and sharing the love for local entrepreneurship.

What does it cost to be in the Gift Guide?

2020-10-06T15:14:26-04:00October 6th, 2020||

Inclusion in the CO.STARTERS Gift Guide is free. It’s something we love doing each year at the holidays to highlight the amazing community of founders we are privileged to play a part in supporting. And since we publish online, it’s free to shoppers too.

What is a “starter”?

2020-10-06T15:08:54-04:00October 6th, 2020|, |

We use the term “starter” to cross the boundaries of the entrepreneurial landscape from self-employed, to small business, to startups. Freelancer to founder—we believe anyone who has the passion to turn an idea into a product or service is an entrepreneur and should be supported and celebrated!

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