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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Design and Deliver a Business Pitch That Secures Startup Funding
A business pitch is a presentation put together to entice an investor or group of investors. The goal…
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:…
Here Are 7 Ways to Get More Funding Than Ever Before in the Post-Pandemic Era
Starting a business in 2021? You’re in good company: The U.S. Census Bureau reports that there were some…
E-Commerce Financing: Funding Your Online Business
It’s a Catch-22: you sell your products to make money, but you need money to buy those products…
An Inside Look at Michigan’s Prosperous Venture Capital Community
If you’re a startup company looking for capital, today’s show is for you! On this special edition of…
Life of Purpose: Detroit’s Monica Wheat Strengthens Startup Ecosystem with Equality and Inclusion
A strategist, educator and venture developer, Southfield native Monica Wheat has dedicated her career to venture capital, but what…