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3 Lessons for Balancing a Side Hustle When Launching a Business
Any founder will tell you that starting a new business while working another job (or two for that…
Small Business Drive and Passion: What Keeps an Entrepreneur Going?
If you are an entrepreneur just starting out, you’ve probably already gotten a glimpse into the hard work…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Information Regarding Angel Investing (Episode 284)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff speaks with Marcia Dawood, chair of the Angel Capital Association Board of Directors,…
5 Strategies to Turn Around a Program Launch That Isn’t Working
If you’re a few days into your program launch and you’re disappointed by lack of results, don’t waste…
6 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Successfully Pitch to Women Angel Investors
The stats for women in investing are somewhat bleak. Only 11% of VC partners are women, and as…
Ask the Experts: Armando Ojeda, Angela Barbash, and Marcia Dawood on StartupNation Radio
On this week’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff speaks with StartupNation’s subject matter experts from SCORE Mentors: Armando…
How to Set Expectations in a Business Partnership to Ensure Success
It’s an exciting moment in the life cycle of a startup when an entrepreneur decides to establish a…
The Best Coworking Spaces in Detroit for Your Hybrid Work Model
Many companies are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with a hybrid work model, meaning some employees will return…
Why You Need a Business Mentor (and Where You Can Find One)
Mattie Mae Larson has a growing business in Hawaii turning trash into treasure. Her company, Upcycle Hawaii, creates…
How to Plan Successful In-Person Events in a Post-Pandemic Landscape
The pandemic changed how people interact with one another, but it could not squash the need for in-person…
3 Effective Revenue Strategies to Use When Starting a Business
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman once said that starting a company is like jumping off a cliff and assembling…
How to Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader in Your Industry
When asked “who are you?” you might answer the question by saying “I’m a business owner” and sharing…
Michigan Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Pivoted During COVID-19 on StartupNation Radio
On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by co-host, Brian Calley, president of the Small Business…
5 Tricks That Will Boost Your LinkedIn Company Page
How often do you update your LinkedIn company page? Many successful entrepreneurs utilize the professional networking platform to…
The 4 Key Steps to TikTok Success for Startup Brands
With over 680 million active users worldwide, TikTok has become a force to be reckoned with. It’s offered…
How to Find the Perfect VC Partner, Even During Times of Uncertainty
While the pandemic has certainly had an impact on the startup space, speculations were off about one thing:…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Valuable Mentoring Offered by SCORE (Episode 223)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses an excellent resource for entrepreneurs who need free, high-quality coaching…
Clubhouse Explained and 4 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Should Find an Invite
When you think about social media, what comes to mind first? It’s likely that Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and…
5 Tips for Aspiring Mom Entrepreneurs to Turn Your Startup Dreams Into Reality
As a mom, your schedule tends to center around your kids more often than not. From school drop-offs…
11 Top Entrepreneurs Share the Best Advice They’ve Ever Received from a Mentor
Mentors reduce your learning curve by years through mastering the best of wiser, more experienced role models. StartupNation…