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4 Important Questions to Ask When Buying a Business Right Now
The market looks vastly different than it did a year ago, which means new opportunities — for better…
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…
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:…
How SEO Can Help You Future-Proof Your Startup
If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that entrepreneurs must be prepared to pivot. Success is never guaranteed,…
5 Reasons Why Startups Need to Create a Crisis Communications Plan Now
A crisis can happen to any business at any time. While planning for a crisis may seem quite…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Michigan Ranks in New CNBC Study as a Top State to Base a Business (Episode 259)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses a recent CNBC study on the best states to base a business,…
How Startups Can Balance Social Impact and Profit
Professor Henrietta Onwuegbuzie of Lagos Business School claims, “Being purpose-driven helps companies grow faster and make more money.”…
This Franchisee Shares How to Survive and Thrive During Tough Times
The year 2020 will always be synonymous with words like “tragic,” “traumatic” and “tough.” For Mosquito Authority® franchise…
12 Midwest Startups Offering Mental Health Benefits
Are you looking for a healthy work environment with a job that offers mental health benefits? As the mental…
15 Quotes That Will Motivate You to Start a Side Hustle (and Be a Better Entrepreneur)
It’s normal to experience dips in motivation, to want to procrastinate instead of deal with the mountain of…
The Importance of Business Coaching: StartupNation Radio featuring Jon Dwoskin
On today’s business coaching-themed episode of StartupNation, Jeff brings on Jon Dwoskin. Dwoskin is a business coach, author,…
Business Builders: Coaching for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners with Jeff Sloan and Jon Dwoskin
Business Builders coaching is a collaboration with Jeff Sloan, founder and CEO of StartupNation, and business coach Jon…
10 Common Traits of an Entrepreneur
Many people dream of being an entrepreneur. They envision their business as majorly successful; allowing them to make…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…