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How Social Commerce Can Help Startups Compete with Amazon Prime Day
Once again, Amazon Prime Day is upon us, and once again, businesses of all sizes are trying to…
Leading with Authenticity: How to Become and Remain an Authentic Brand
The following is excerpted from “Make It Don’t Fake It” by Sabrina Horn (2021), ISBN 978-1523091492, with permission…
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…
Choose a Profitable Niche for Your Business in 3 Simple Steps
You have an exciting new business idea and have been studying how to start a business. But have…
Learn How to Run a Successful Franchise on StartupNation Radio
On today’s franchise-themed episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by co-host Chris McCuiston of Goldfish Swim School…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Bea’s Squeeze Lemonade Stand Goes from Eastern Market to 25 States (Episode 243)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks to Bea Wolnerman of Bea’s Squeeze, a lemonade company that started in…
Expert Advice for the 4 Million People Who Launched a Business in 2020
The following is adapted from “Startup CXO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Company’s Critical Functions and…
Want to Launch a Business? Here’s a Step-by-Step Startup Checklist
If you’re starting a business, you’re probably focused on the product or service you’ll sell, but there are…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Business Ideas Are Limitless as MI Picnic Demonstrates (Episode 239)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks to Yathu Manick, the founder of MI Picnic, a Detroit-based business that…
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…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Food Delivery Apps Gain Major Market Share (Episode 238)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses how food delivery apps surged during the pandemic — and how they’re…
The Fastest Growing Businesses You Can Start From Home in 2021
Starting a side hustle or turning a passion into a career is becoming more popular, but how can…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Small Business Owners Feeling Good About Future (Episode 237)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses how small business owners are seeing bright times ahead for their enterprises.…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Michigan Businesses Are Being Started in Record Numbers (Episode 235)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses how it’s as good a time as ever to start a business,…
This Angel Investor Shares Why You Need an Exit Strategy from the Start
For founders and entrepreneurs building up their business, the initial startup stage typically focuses on the product, technology…
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…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Small Business Failure Statistics Don’t Tell the Whole Story (Episode 234)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the deeper meaning behind small business failure statistics — and what you…
How to Crack Your Life’s Purpose and Unlock Your True Calling
Inspiration is everywhere. The business of personal development coaching and live or virtual events that “transform your life…
These Cannabis Entrepreneurs Talk Innovation in Budding Industry on StartupNation Radio
On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff interviews three cannabis entrepreneurs: James Reina and Alvaro Ortega of Jibby…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Wedding Sector Re-Emerges in 2021 as a Booming Business (Episode 230)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses how the wedding industry is set to thrive again as the pandemic…