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Why a Service-Based Business is a Great Model for Young Entrepreneurs

Millennials and Gen Z are the perfect small business owners. They like to be independent, expect more lifestyle freedom than their parents, and have the digital chops to manage a business online. Forty percent of...

byDayana Mayfield

September 26, 2022

From 0 to 60 M.P.H.: How to Launch Your Brand Quickly and Effectively

One of the most challenging parts of starting a new business is building a brand. With so many hurdles and a to-do list a mile long, business owners need ways to save their valuable time...

byMeg Mothershed

September 26, 2022

Navigating Supply Chain Disruption: 7 Strategies for Small Businesses

According to the weekly pulse data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau Small Business Pulse Survey, domestic supplier delays were reported by 46% of small businesses at the end of November, up from 27% reported a...

byKaren Burns

September 20, 2022

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...

byStartupNation

September 14, 2022

The Impact of Benefits on Attracting and Retaining Employees

According to Harvard Business Review, about 60% of workers take their benefits package into account when deciding whether to accept a job offer. Additionally, almost 80% of workers say they would rather have better benefits...

byBaxter E. Hall

September 13, 2022

Challenges and Opportunities for Women Working Remotely

The pandemic made working from home commonplace. As more women enter the workforce, they encounter challenges and opportunities in working remotely. Possible downsides of having a remote job include distractions, social isolation and higher expectations...

byDevin Partida

September 9, 2022

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...

byStartupNation

September 8, 2022

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...

byStartupNation

September 7, 2022

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...

byStartupNation

September 6, 2022

Meetings in the Metaverse: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Virtual Office

Virtual reality has been around for a while. However, it wasn't until recently that technology evolved enough to make VR experiences truly immersive and realistic. Today, VR is popping up everywhere, especially after Facebook's rebranding...

byJordan Bishop

September 2, 2022

5 Founders Share the One Piece of Advice They Wish They Knew Before Launching a Business

Becoming an entrepreneur comes with its fair share of unknowns. Taking the leap alone is a daunting feat. Along the way, there will be plenty of lessons learned and aha moments; some of which you...

byStartupNation

August 29, 2022

8 Tips for Writing Amazing Product Descriptions

For e-commerce companies, standing out against the competition is always a challenge. Especially when you consider Amazon and other large online retailers in the mix. While you may not always be able to compete with...

bySusan Guillory

August 26, 2022

Why Interactive Content Needs Your Attention Right Now

Can you remember the last quiz you took on a social media platform? Yes, I’m talking about the kind of quiz that lets you know which Avenger is the love of your life based on...

byColin Peter O'Riordan

August 22, 2022

Colin McMahon on Digital Media, Entrepreneurship and StartupNation

On this episode of "Inside Michigan Business," host John Gallagher and new StartupNation Chief Operating Officer Colin McMahon talk about the reach and potential of digital media, the pull of the entrepreneurial spirit in the...

byInside Michigan Business

August 22, 2022

WJR Business Beat: Amazon Leads the Way in U.S. Product Searches Online (Episode 460)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks about how Amazon is the preferred product search source eclipsing the use of search engines. Tune in below to learn a small business strategy to compete: Tune in to...

byStartupNation

August 17, 2022