Partnerships can come in many forms, and are not limited to just longterm, "strategic" partnerships.

Building healthy relationships with active members, influencers and businesses in your space and other spaces that have an opportunity to compliment each other is one of the most powerful ways to grow a startup from your audience to your capabilities.

The best partnerships are mutually beneficial, clearly defined and quite simply make sense.

For the purpose of this guide, I'm going to focus on the kinds of deals that even brand new companies have access to, how to form your pitch, who you should be targeting and the benefits a successful partnership can bring to all parties involved.