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Why Better Access to Capital for Minority Entrepreneurs is Key to Unlocking Innovation and Economic Success
Despite being a critical force in the future of the U.S. economy, people of color are disproportionately hurt…
The 5 Types of Entrepreneurs You Need on Your Startup’s Team
When you’re just getting started in a new business, what types of people do you need to attract…
4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)
We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s…
This is the Secret to Building a Successful Startup Team
How do you build your best startup team? Entrepreneurship is a wild ride, with huge challenges, exhilarating ups…
A Practical Guide to Diversity for Startups and Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are rightly focused on building the next billion-dollar business. With so many startup success stories and technological…
The Future of Work: Study Shows 91 Percent Would Prefer to Continue Working Remotely
Sponsored content A survey carried out by a leading tech PR agency has discovered that 9 out of…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Positives in Business During COVID-19 Crisis (Episode 119)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff kicks the week off on a positive note, discussing how efficiency and…
How Your Startup Can Implement Effective Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
Much of the dialogue about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) plans in the media has been focused on…
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.…
How to Be a Hands-On Leader (and Why it’s Important for You Company’s Growth)
Starting a business requires a delicate balance of hard work and high level decision-making. As the owner of…
3 Reasons Why Growing a Business Remotely is Beneficial for Your Company
With advancements in collaboration tools and technologies, it’s now easier than ever to become a remote entrepreneur. While…
Think Your Startup Doesn’t Need a Business Continuity Plan? Think Again
The full-scale transition to remote work has created countless challenges for businesses of all sizes across the globe,…
4 Ways You Can Embrace Diversity Within Your Startup or Small Business
As our society evolves, the need for more inclusive operations in business and in our daily lives becomes…
How to Fix a Racially Biased Venture Capital Model and Commit to Diversity in Entrepreneurship
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and nationwide protests, venture capital firms are making newfound…
3 Ways to Boost Your Team’s Work From Home Performance
Across the globe, companies have swiftly adopted remote work. While many had already been considering the switch (by…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Leadership Skills (Episode 44)
Now more than ever, entrepreneurs need to be in communication with their team and they need to show…
8 Tips to Keep Your Startup Team Connected During COVID-19
For my startups, the majority of my team members have always worked remotely. When the announcement came to…
5 Tips for Effectively Working from Home
While we are in the midst of the global COVID-19 crisis, working from home has become the new…
3 Critical Elements to Successfully Lead a Remote Team
The significant momentum of cloud computing over the past decade has transformed the modern workplace from a static…
8 Ways to Inspire a Virtual Team
Thanks to technology, the traditional workplace has become a relic of the past. We no longer need to…