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WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: New Military Veteran Grant Program (Episode 290)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff spotlights a grant program for military veterans with outstanding entreprenuerial ideas: Tune in…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: New SBA Grant Program Announced (Episode 285)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses a new grant program from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) which…
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,…
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…
Raising Capital for Your Startup: Top Legal Considerations to Know
It’s an issue every entrepreneur and new business must face: raising capital for your business. Even though you…
7 Creative Financing Options for New Businesses and Startups
It takes money to make money. But financing isn’t always easy — especially if you’re the proud founder…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Venture Capital Investment at Record Numbers in First Half of 2021 (Episode 268)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses venture capital investment, which was at a record high throughout the first…
Female Founders, Get Funding Now with These 4 Alternatives to VC
In 2019, venture capital investment into U.S. startups nearly doubled from $88 billion to $144 billion. So, while…
What Does Michigan Venture Capital Look Like Today? These 3 Business Moguls Discuss
StartupNation founder and CEO, Jeff Sloan, shares a conversation with Ara Topouzian, executive director of the Michigan Venture Capital…
The 5 Things Investors Really Care About When Reviewing Your Business Plan
A business plan is an essential tool for startups and, when executed correctly, it serves two key purposes:…
Small Business Check-In: Which Sectors Are Recovering Better and Why?
March 2020 was a month no business owner will soon forget. The country was locking down, and our…
Is Your Business Scalable? Why the Answer Matters to Potential Investors
Financing a small business initiative by offering investors a percentage of ownership equity in your business is called…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Consider Purchase Order Financing for Your Business Needs (Episode 248)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses purchase order financing, which helps companies fill orders they couldn’t otherwise without…
Traditional vs. Alternative: Which E-Commerce Business Loan is Best for Me?
E-commerce is the future of retail. E-commerce sales in 2020 accounted for 14% of all sales in the…
Want to Start a Lower-Risk Business? Become a Franchisee
The day I became a franchisor, the ceiling collapsed. Literally. I was at Kidville headquarters in New York…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Navv Systems Gets $3.2 Million in Venture Funding (Episode 244)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks to physician Daniel Siegal, CEO of Navv Systems, a Michigan-based company focused…
Crowdfunding is on the Rise in 2021: Here’s What That Means for Entrepreneurs
It’s fair to say that starting a business is bittersweet, especially in 2021. On one hand, it’s exciting…
10 Tips on Running a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for New Entrepreneurs
Over the past decade, crowdfunding has revolutionized the way startups generate capital and secure investment. In fact, in…
10 Best Financial Planning Habits for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs
While 48% of new freelancers view freelancing as a long-term career choice, this is only realistic if you…
Olympic Champion Bode Miller and Vin Social Founder Sara Moll on StartupNation Radio
On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff interviews two entrepreneurs: Bode Miller of SKEO and Sara Moll of…