The Duo Blueprint: How Ann Arbor’s Duo Security is Changing the Midwest Startup Scene
“Our small city of freaks and geeks, fast learners, and team players has been a crucible for startups,”…
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4 Questions Aspiring Business Owners Should Ask Before Launching a Business
Deciding to start your own business is big step, and one that requires a lot of upfront research…
Tips for Hosting a Virtual Event in the Age of Social Distancing
The coronavirus pandemic has upended the commerce industry, possibly forever. While we don’t know when businesses will be…
How Smart, Strategic Networking Can Transform Your Business During a Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a proverbial wrench in the day-to-day lives of company founders. For weeks on…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Make the Choice to Bank Small (Episode 100)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff offers insights into why entrepreneurs and small business owners alike should consider…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: The Importance of Farmers Markets (Episode 93)
On today’s WJR Business Beat segment, Jeff discusses the importance of farmers markets. While they’re essential at all…
What We Learned From Turning Down a Deal on Shark Tank
When we appeared on Shark Tank to pitch our popular Zipadee-Zip swaddle transition product, we were thrilled to…
Should Crowdfunding Be Part of Your COVID-19 Cash Flow Strategy?
As the economic shutdown continues, businesses are looking for funding to stay afloat. Federally funded programs have dried…
3 Ways to Elevate Your Brand in a Specialized Marketplace
Taking your brand to the next level is essential in today’s competitive market. Elevating your brand can increase…
Coworking Spaces of Detroit Featuring Bamboo and WeWork
On this week’s edition of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks with three guests on an essential of entrepreneurship: office…
Bamboo Detroit Co-Founder Shares Tips for Creating an Inspiring Shared Work Culture
It’s not every day people feel excited to lace up their boots and get to work. Well, maybe…
This Entrepreneur Talks About Forming a Community of Nomadic Creative Thinkers
Several years ago, photographer and journalist Jon Kalan and entrepreneur Michael Youngblood started hosting retreats for entrepreneurs, creatives…
Build an Irresistible Brand by Connecting with Your Audience
A veteran of marketing, public relations, branding and creative direction, SheBrand founder, Liz Dennery Sanders, has helped some of the…
R.J. King Talks Detroit: The Engine of America on StartupNation Radio
This episode of StartupNation Radio is brought to you by Pappas Financial On this episode of StartupNation Radio,…
The 5 Cs Needed to Create a More Compelling Brand
The secret to building a million-dollar brand? Emotion. I’ve wandered into hundreds, perhaps thousands, of shops in my…
Here’s Why Community is the Core of Business Success
On this episode of StartupNation Radio, host Jeff Sloan sits down with Benito Vasquez, a.k.a. Mav-One, executive director…
4 Proven Ways to Acquire Your First Customers Without a Marketing Budget
Resources are limited in a new startup. If you have employees, there are salaries to pay, processes to…
How to Scale Your Digital Marketing Efforts While You’re in the First Year of Business
You’ve got a great idea, enough funding to hire an expert team and a developed product ready for…
When and Where Should You Automate Your Business?
As of 2018, the business automation market has reached a colossal $8.2 billion, with numbers expected to rise to…
4 Ways Digital Media Startups Can Survive the Next 5 Years
When viral, feel-good publisher LittleThings shut down in February due to circumstances beyond its owners’ control, we watched…