LISTEN: Corporate Buzz Words That Should No Longer Be Used
Jonathan Small published an article on Entrepreneur that highlights a new study calling out buzzwords that are simply…
LISTEN: The Secret About Multitasking
Jeff, Kristin, and Mark discuss research from MIT regarding multitasking when what we’re actually doing is task-switching, rapidly…
LISTEN: Auto Company Ad Spend Still Strong
Ad spend is about on par with the same period last year. Is this a show of confidence…
LISTEN: Workers Are Happier Than They’ve Been in Decades
Jeff and Kristin discuss how labor shortages and shifting expectations lead to improvement for millions, survey shows from…
How Annemarie Cronin’s Entrepreneurial Success Started in Scotland and Continues in America
The story of entrepreneurial success that starts in Glasgow, Scotland, where a young lady grew up, was educated…
Shrinkflation for Shoppers: Big Brands Continue to Downsize Their Products
Big brands are continuing to downsize their products as shrinkflation continues. Shrinkflation refers to a marketing strategy in…
How Franklin Cider Mill Grew Alongside the State of Michigan: Business Biography
The state of Washington is no. 1 in producing apples — about four times more apples than any…
Don’t Miss These SBA Virtual Workshops for National Small Business Week 2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week two-day virtual summit is happening Tuesday and Wednesday. This…
LISTEN: A Hobby is Good for Your Well-Being
Challenging, fun, and engaging hobbies have the power to make us happier and healthier. Research suggests hobbies lead…
A Story of Hope and Survival: How Frank Guirlinger’s American Dream turned into a Nightmare
Frank Guirlinger was a business executive and entrepreneur at the top of his game until July 23, 2015,…
10 Best Website Builders for Service Businesses in 2024
Here is a comprehensive list of the 10 best website builders for service businesses, considering factors such as…
In Michigan’s tech sector, optimism shines through the clouds
With more economists forecasting a recession in 2023, some business owners are expressing concern about making it through…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
WJR Business Beat: It’s Popular to Be a Cheapskate (Episode 473)
Jeff Sloan talks with Paul W. Smith about the allure of finding a deal with a new study…
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…