10 Questions a Seasoned Business Angel Asks Startup Founders
An investor’s initial exposure to a startup is generally through its pitch deck. If the product or service…
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Innovate and Elevate: Essential Tips for Navigating the B2B Startup Landscape
As someone deeply immersed in the realm of B2B startup strategy and marketing at Elevation Marketing, I’ve come…
Monica Wheat Gives 4 Reasons Why Pitch Competitions Are Gold
Monica Wheat has a thumb drive full of excellent advice for startup companies. But if she had to…
How 12 Successful Business Titans Set Themselves Apart From the Competition
Personally and professionally, it’s harder than ever to stand out and make yourself heard. These industry leaders and…
10 Tips for Landing a Product Licensing Deal
When you’ve got a great idea for a product, there’s an important decision to make right up front:…
6 Strategies for Local Startups to Scale Up Nationally
If you’re thinking about launching a business or have started one recently, there’s no need to restrict your…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Why Small Businesses Fail (Episode 271)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the top reasons that businesses fail, as found from a study by…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Pepperdine Most Fundable Companies (Episode 211)
On this morning’s Business Beat, Jeff welcomes Dr. Craig Everett, finance professor at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School,…
Startup Myth: Is it Better to Be First to Market or Not?
The following is an adapted excerpt from “Startup Myths and Models: What You Won’t Learn in Business School.”…
Who or What is Your Brand’s Nemesis? A McLaren Case Study
The following is adapted from “Wild Thinking” by Nick Liddell and Richard Buchanan ©2019 and reproduced with permission from…
The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Competitions for Startups
Social media competitions have been an effective tool in the startup world for years, for the veterans as…
How Today’s Leaders Should Respond to the Speed of Innovation
Have you done a SWOT analysis recently? Every business should regularly indulge in such introspection. In the process…
Lessons From Amazon to Apply to an On-Demand Economy Business
About two years ago, I made the decision to move from the CEO of a $100 million plus…
Hi, My Brand is: The Art of Personalizing Your Brand
Consumers don’t like to interact with businesses; they like to interact with people. What separates a bland startup from one with…
Reputation Management: 3 Tips for Establishing Credibility as a Startup
As a startup, you’re probably still gaining momentum in your industry and may not have the visibility your…
How Entrepreneurs Can Find Their Competitive Spark
After creating a startup, it can take time and thought to find your place in the market. Outdoing…
Artificial Intelligence and its Growing Impact on Startups
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by startups to implement cost-saving systems and processes, helping them to save…
3 Crucial Steps to Fail-proof Your New Business Idea
Starting a successful business is hard. But let’s not presume that entrepreneurship itself is intrinsically riskier than other…
Q&A with Our Inaugural StartupNation Story Competition Winners
In January, we announced the five winners of our inaugural StartupNation Story Competition. While we introduced you briefly…
How to Make Profit Serve a Purpose With Your Startup
There’s no time like the present to start something that benefits the world, one so indispensable it can’t help…