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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LISTEN: The Power of AI Tools Like ChatGPT

A study from Constant Contact asked how specifically businesses are using AI, or artificial intelligence, tools. The results: 52% use it for better social media execution, 44% for content creation, 41% email campaigns, 35% for...

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August 11, 2023

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LISTEN: Is the Use of ChatGPT Declining?

The decreasing traffic for ChatGPT just might be a sign that the novelty of this amazing technology is wearing off, says SimilarWeb Senior Insights Manager David Carr. Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday...

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August 9, 2023

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LISTEN: Back to School Shopping Hit by Inflation

A new survey from ICSC, a trade organization that represents the shopping center industry, reports about 48% of U.S. adults plan to buy some back-to-school items this year, spending an average of $969 during the...

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August 8, 2023

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LISTEN: Data Privacy and Security a Major Business Concern

Data privacy and security are major business concerns, but you can convey confidence to existing and prospective customers. At a minimum, you need to make it a priority to use the best technology and best...

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August 7, 2023

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LISTEN: New Study Confirms Remote Work is Here to Stay

The 2023 Workplace Flexibility Survey underscores that challenges relating to working remotely continue to play a significant role in how we work. The ASC survey indicates that 82% of Michigan businesses participating in the study...

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August 4, 2023

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10 Essentials for Working Remote: Creating an Optimal Home Office

The concept of remote work has gained significant traction in recent years amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This allows individuals to work from the comfort of their own homes. For a successful and productive remote work...

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August 3, 2023

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LISTEN: TechTown Detroit Offers New Programs

TechTown Detroit announced it's broadening their areas of focus beyond traditional brick and mortar businesses, and will now be offering a retail bootcamp covering e-commerce, home-based and or pop-up businesses to entrepreneurs in Detroit, Hamtramck...

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August 3, 2023

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LISTEN: New Study Validates Public Relations as Effective Marketing Practice

PR continues indeed to be an effective path to getting your story out into the public eye, and that can result in consumer attraction, engagement, and loyalty for your business. Tune in to News/Talk 760...

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August 2, 2023

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7 Essential Cybersecurity Products and Software for Small Businesses

In today's digital landscape, small businesses face increasing cybersecurity risks. Protecting your business from online threats is crucial to safeguard sensitive data, maintain customer trust, and ensure business continuity. By utilizing the right products and...

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August 1, 2023

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LISTEN: Satisfaction of Being Self Employed is High

New research out from the Pew Research Center makes clear that Americans love having their own business relative to working for someone else. Fifteen million Americans are self-employed, and roughly 75% of those do it...

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August 1, 2023

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LISTEN: Inc.’s Best in Business Awards Kicks Off

Startup companies are always looking for breakout ways to gain more exposure and notoriety and to build credibility. One way to achieve that is by entering recognized awards programs to take a shot at winning....

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July 31, 2023

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Maximize Productivity and Well-Being: 5 Essential Tips for a Successful Work-from-Home Life

For many of us, working from home is the new normal, and we've adapted. For some workers new to the home routine, however, focusing on work in an environment usually associated with leisure can be...

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July 31, 2023

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LISTEN: Email Marketing is Highly Effective for Small Business

We all know the value of engaging and activating existing customers versus having to go out and pay handsomely to attract new ones. So, what's the best way to achieve this? According to the 2023...

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July 31, 2023

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LISTEN: Use of Data Analytics Surprisingly Low

A new study by Axiom known as Customer Intelligence explores how well you understand your customers. In spite of a broad understanding about the value of customer data and customer analytics, many businesses simply aren't...

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July 28, 2023

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10 Cybersecurity Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know

Over the past two decades, cybersecurity has become a top priority for businesses of all sizes. As an entrepreneur, it is crucial to understand the importance of protecting your company's sensitive data from cyber threats....

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July 27, 2023

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LISTEN: Importance of Buying Coffee from a Local Shop

A civic economic study indicates that for every $100 you spend with a local business, roughly $68 of it stays in the community as opposed to when it's spent with a national chain, only a...

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July 24, 2023

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LISTEN: Latest Advertising Industry Data is Trending Up

One can look to various bellwethers and benchmarks to try to glean just where we're headed with the economy and in business. One of the best is to look at the ad market. This is...

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July 21, 2023

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LISTEN: How Are We Using ChatGPT?

The most common uses of ChatGPT were for writing code, creating tables, and providing examples. While "make", "create", and "provide" were the most popular ways to start a conversation with ChatGPT. Tune in to News/Talk...

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July 20, 2023

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LISTEN: The Growing Popularity of Side Hustles

How much time are we spending executing these side hustles? On average, Americans who have a side hustle spend around 13 hours a week, while about 44% are spending fewer than 10 hours a week...

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July 19, 2023