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WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: This is Where U.S. Consumers Begin Their Product Searches (Episode 152)
By now, we’re all familiar with the record-setting numbers associated with shopping online on Black Friday and Cyber…
Big News: Consumers are Still Shopping Small During the Pandemic
The year 2020 has been a transformational one, especially for startups and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19…
6 Ways E-Commerce Startups Can Compete on Cyber Monday
It’s no secret that Cyber Monday is a big deal for businesses large and small. According to Adobe…
How Entrepreneurs Can Increase Their Visibility on Small Business Saturday
Most entrepreneurs are familiar with Small Business Saturday. The holiday, which falls on the Saturday between Black Friday…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Annual Holiday Purchase Intention Study Says This is the Most Important Factor Among Consumers (Episode 136)
It’s hard to believe, but the holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and it’s arguably the…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Amazon’s Effect on Small Business (Episode 133)
Is Amazon a friend or foe to small business in America? The answer is… both. During Amazon’s two-day Prime…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Surge in Mobile Gaming Continues (Episode 123)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff talks about another business sector that has benefited greatly from the…
How These 4 Startups Pivoted to Secure Customer Loyalty During the Pandemic (and How You Can, Too)
Never has there been a more unpredictable year than 2020. Despite the best planning and preparation, no one…
The Power of Your Marketing Message
We’re now calling post-COVID life “the new normal.” How long will this “new normal” last? What does the…
4 Common New Business Money Mistakes (and How to Avoid Making Them)
Every new business is different and each has its unique sets of challenges. Starting, building and managing a…
Try These 10 Proven Tactics to Increase Your E-Commerce Sales
Now more than ever before, entrepreneurs and small business owners are realizing the power of e-commerce compared to…
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the Future of the Retail Industry
Prior to the soaring demand for household goods, reduced workforces, store closures and other challenges faced by businesses…
11 Ways Retailers Can Combat Coronavirus Fears
Rita Mitchell, Certified Counselor at the USM Small Business Development Center’s College of Business and Economic Development, compiled…
How Barcodes Show Your Product is Retail Ready
In the age of the smartphone, consumers carry a computer and virtual shopping cart in their pockets at…
How Your Startup Can Capitalize on Holiday Sales
Bring on the tinsel, the lights and the magic of the holiday season! Why? The “most wonderful time…
How to Get Enough Inventory to Make Black Friday Wildly Successful
Before long, the air will be cooler, evergreen and twinkling lights will deck homes and storefronts, and holiday…
6 Things All Entrepreneurs Should Do in November
With fall in full swing, most entrepreneurs’ thoughts turn to the essential work that comes alongside the changing…
Minimum Sales Requirements: The Truth About Small Business Financing
Every successful business had to begin somewhere. Apple started in Steve Jobs’ garage, after all. While you’re probably…
15 Proven Ways to Generate Sales
As a new entrepreneur, you’re looking for cost-effective ways to not only generate more sales, but also boost…
9 Successful Business Leaders Reveal Their Top Tips for Selling Anything to Anyone
Nothing happens without a sale. Believe it or not, you’re a salesperson — whether you’re convincing your kids…