StartupNation

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StartupNation inspires, educates and consistently attracts entrepreneurs and small business owners from Main Street America who want to be their own bosses and live the American Dream.

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WJR Business Beat: U.S. News & World Report Ranking of Top U.S. Colleges (Episode 477)

On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff reveals the 46 Michigan colleges and universities named in the U.S. News and World Report annual rankings. Tune in below for details: Tune in to News/Talk...

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September 15, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: The 4-Day Workweek Picks Up Steam (Episode 476)

On this Business Beat, Jeff talks with Lauren Winans of Next Level Benefits about the forward momentum of companies adopting a four-day workweek. Is it a win-win? Tune in below to learn more: Tune...

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September 14, 2022

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Pradeep Khurana on Smart Ways to Outsource, Tackle Obstacles

Pradeep Khurana, cofounder and managing director of ContinuServe, shares his insight into outsourcing and finding stability in turbulent times with StartupNation readers in this Q&A. 1. How have you seen the need for...

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September 14, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Consumers Turn to Selling Cars for Extra Cash (Episode 475)

Michigan ranks No. 1 in searches for "sell my car," a potential harbinger of tough times continuing, Jeff says in this Business Beat. Tune in below for some shocking numbers: Tune in to...

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September 13, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Startups Led by Women Are Getting More VC Money (Episode 474)

Funding for female-led startups is on the upswing, Jeff reports on this Business Beat, at least in certain areas of the country. Tune in below for more good news: Tune in to News/Talk...

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September 12, 2022

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Q&A: HighKey Entreprises’ Luke Lintz Keeps His Focus on the End User

Entrepreneur Luke Lintz is just 22, but he's already had eight-figure successes and his share of failures. He's built a digital marketing firm, HighKey Enterprises, with his brothers that is anything but low-key. Critical to...

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September 12, 2022

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Q&A: How Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Can Help You

We reached out to Brianna Ellison, director of community engagement for Verizon, as part of our initiative to bring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to Michigan entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. From marketing...

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September 9, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Innovation Requires Staff to Be in Office (Episode 472)

Employees working from home results in a breakdown in the ability to innovate effectively and stay ahead of the competition, an MIT study shows. Jeff has the details on the impact of remote work in...

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September 8, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Chat Apps Are Central to Productive Hybrid Work (Episode 471)

On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff shares results of a Preply study showing chat apps keep hybrid coworkers connected, perhaps too much. Tune in below for details: Tune in to News/Talk...

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September 7, 2022

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Register NOW for a Pitch Competition and Day of Networking

StartupNation and Dell have partnered in a national competition worth $500K in prizes for startups! Are you a Michigan-based startup with a great idea? Apply to join Dell for Startups for a pitch competition Sept. 28, sponsored...

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September 6, 2022

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Urbanum’s Brigid Beaubien: An Eclectic Approach to Home Goods

Urbanum, with its creatively decorated windows and sophisticated black and gold color scheme, sits in a busy, revitalized strip in the New Center neighborhood of Detroit. For gifts and decor, this spot can't be beat...

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September 6, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: Verizon Unveils Another Round of $10K Grants (Episode 469)

Startups, Jeff Sloan has great news for you on this Business Beat. The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program is accepting applications for its latest round of $10,000 grants. Tune in below to learn how...

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September 2, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: USDA Reconnect Program Addresses Rural Digital Divide (Episode 468)

On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff talks about the USDA ReConnect program to help connect businesses in rural America to the Internet by providing funding opportunities to bridge the digital divide. Tune in...

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September 1, 2022

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Verizon Small Business Digital Ready: Tailored to Your Needs Anytime, Anywhere

Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses leader Jamiel Robinson talked with StartupNation CEO Jeff Sloan about how the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program helps people move forward in their entrepreneurial journey. Tune in to the...

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September 1, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: In Advertising, Active Attention Is the Key Metric (Episode 467)

On the Business Beat, Jeff shares some marketing advice from an Omnicron Media Group/Amplified Intelligence study indicating impressions aren't the ad metric businesses should be eyeing. Tune in below for more: Tune in to News/Talk...

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August 31, 2022

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They’re Back! Apply Now for a $10,000 Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Grant

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is committed to helping small businesses grow. It’s why we are partnering with this program to arm businesses just like yours with the tools and resources needed to thrive in...

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August 30, 2022

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WJR Business Beat: The Most Desirable Companies for Engineering Graduates (Episode 465)

On the Business Beat, Jeff shares survey results on where engineering graduates want to work. Where do Michigan companies rank? How strong is the influence of Elon Musk? Tune in below to find out more:...

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August 29, 2022