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.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

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$10K Verizon Grants and Other Free Benefits for Entrepreneurs

The latest round of funding from Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready grant program is coming to a close. Totaling $1 million in this round alone, the $10,000 grant program is one of the most popular...

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November 29, 2023

photo of a dell laptop computer on a table with a plant for promotion

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Win a $1,000 Black Friday Shopping Spree from Dell and StartupNation

StartupNation and Dell for Startups are giving away a $1,000 shopping spree to three lucky entrepreneurs in our Black Friday/Cyber Monday giveaway. Just fill out the registration form below to enter. It's free and takes...

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November 7, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence in 5 Steps: Concepts that Apply across Use Cases

With so many people looking to leverage the power of artificial intelligence, including generative AI applications like ChatGPT, it's worth looking at some important concepts that apply to any use of artificial intelligence. This excellent...

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October 30, 2023

Store manager helping family with holiday shopping.

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LISTEN: Attention to Customer Service is Key to Holiday Sales

Businesses need to commit to delivering the kind of experience that a modern consumer has come to expect: fast, personalized, and most importantly, companies need to be focused on addressing and solving customer issues to...

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October 26, 2023

Breadless Detroit

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LISTEN: Breadless Eatery—A Startup Success Story

Breadless, a restaurant startup in Detroit that in the face of all of the economic pressures, labor shortages and higher operating costs, is finding success. Its founders are husband and wife team Mark Howland and...

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October 24, 2023

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LISTEN: Elderly Instruments Wins US Small Business of The Year Award

The winner of America’s Top Small Business for 2023 is Elderly Instruments, a family-owned music store based in Lansing, Michigan. Elderly Instruments provides a wide range of service for musicians: buying, selling, trading, and consigning instruments...

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October 23, 2023

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LISTEN: New Grant Program Announced for Metro Detroit Small Businesses

The Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance and its small business investment program's goal is to seed 2,500 investment accounts on investing app StackWell for up to 200 small business owners and their staffs. The program...

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October 18, 2023

Detroit

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LISTEN: National Entrepreneurs Small Business Awards Are Coming To Detroit

Detroit will be hosting the National Entrepreneurs Association Small Business Awards on Friday, October 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hollywood Greektown Casino. The theme of this year's event is "Stand Out" and...

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October 17, 2023

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LISTEN: New Study Paints Gloomy Holiday Retail Picture

In the 2023 Consumer Spending Trends Outlook, a study by Clivio and Qualtrics, consumers are generally feeling pretty gloomy when it comes to the economy these days. Nearly 60% indicate their view on the economy...

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October 16, 2023

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What Makes a Good Idea for a Startup? From ‘Myths and Realities of the Startup World’

The following excerpt is adapted from The Idea is the Easy Part: Myths and Realities of the Startup World, by Brian Dovey, published by Matt Holt Books. Copyright © 2023 by Brian Dovey. Brian Dovey passed...

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October 16, 2023

Google Analytics

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Harnessing the Power of Google’s GA4 Analytics: A Pathway to Elevated Customer Engagement and Increased ROI

In today's data-driven marketplace, understanding customer behavior is pivotal for tailoring marketing strategies that resonate and drive bottom-line growth. At the epicenter of this transformative journey is Google’s latest brainchild - GA4 Analytics platform. This...

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October 13, 2023

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LISTEN: US Chamber’s Top Small Business of the Year Finalists

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has announced the seven regional finalists of America's Top Small Business Awards program. There were over 15,000 applicants. Businesses must uniquely demonstrate innovation, courage, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives...

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October 13, 2023

Cover of Fortune's 100 Most Powerful Women issue belongs to OpenAI's Murati

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LISTEN: Fortune’s List of Most Powerful Women in Business 2023

We're featuring an overview of Fortune Magazine's recently released list of the 2023 most powerful women in business. The list is a global ranking of 100 female leaders, 67 of which are CEOs. For the...

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October 11, 2023

Cheerful man and woman farmers

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Are Baby Boomers Keeping the Economy Afloat?

Are baby boomers keeping the economy afloat? Many older adults are “unretiring” to save money and get more social interaction. Plus, an emphasis on soft skills during the AI boom could be good for older...

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October 10, 2023

Bionic hand

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LISTEN: Projected Impact of AI on Labor

If your competitors are putting AI to work to create efficiencies, cut costs, and increase productivity: be aware. But more to the point, start considering deploying AI in ways that keep you competitive. Tune in...

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October 9, 2023

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LISTEN: Small Business Success More Challenging Than Ever Today

The Wall Street Journal reports that small business bankruptcy filings are rising this year, a signal that increased interest rates, tighter lending standards, and higher operating costs are straining entrepreneurs. Tune in to News/Talk 760...

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October 6, 2023

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LISTEN: Growth Data for Generative AI in Business

Most U.S. companies plan to invest more in Generative AI over the next 12 months. As aggressive as that is with respect to adopting the technology, however, we are falling behind, relatively speaking, to the...

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October 5, 2023

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LISTEN: More Marketers Turning to Performance Marketing

During challenging economic times, marketers are turning more toward performance marketing versus brand marketing. Why? Because of the opportunity to measure and optimize so effectively with performance marketing. Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR...

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October 4, 2023

Detroit Renaissance Center

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LISTEN: Where The UAW Strike is Hurting Retail Sales

Michigan small businesses are feeling the squeeze of the UAW strike and the resulting loss of spending power by families impacted. "Small businesses may feel the impacts of this strike for months to come, even...

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September 29, 2023

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LISTEN: The Power of Email Marketing

When email is used as intended, it's one of the most powerful channels of all. According to a new study from Hunger Rush, 82% have made a purchase directly because of an email they've received....

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September 27, 2023