Selecting Service Providers to Scale Your Startup: A Guide for Founders
As your startup scales, partnering with the right service providers is key to your growth and success. From legal advisors and accountants to marketing agencies and tech consultants, these partners support your operations, freeing you to focus on what you do best. But finding the right fit can be challenging—especially when every dollar counts.
This panel will explore how service providers can be pivotal in helping your startup scale efficiently. We'll cover:
- How to find the best providers in Boston for your specific needs.
- Evaluating whether a provider aligns with your budget, values, and goals.
- Conducting effective reference calls with past clients.
- Recognizing red flags that suggest a provider isn’t the right fit.
- Building productive, long-term relationships with your service providers.
We’ll also discuss how the City of Boston’s technical assistance program can help you find and vet the perfect partners.
Whether you’re outsourcing tasks or forming long-term partnerships, this session will equip you with the tools to choose service providers that will help your startup grow with confidence.