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Starting and leading a new business during the coronavirus pandemic.

Make a Splash With Your Startup on Small Business Saturday (and Beyond)

If you just started a business, you might be looking for ways to get your name out in your community. Why not do that on a national shopping day devoted to small businesses—aka Small Business...

byRachel Blakely-Gray

November 9, 2023

3 Steps to Pivot Your Business for the Long-Term During and After COVID-19

We’re past the initial pivot stories involving the pandemic, in which vodka makers turned to developing hand sanitizer, and clothing companies began producing face masks on the side. These were, of course, smart and applaudable...

bySpandana Nakka

March 12, 2022

Stop Doing These 4 Things if You Want Your Business to Last

We’ve all seen the statistics on how many businesses fail within the first few years of operation, and the current pandemic may accelerate that struggle for some startups. After fielding literally thousands of questions from...

byGerri Detweiler

February 4, 2022

How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Gig Economy (and How Freelancers Can Pivot)

It’s hard to see any area of work and life that has been left untouched by COVID-19. This unprecedented pandemic has impacted industries and businesses of all sizes, and that includes the gig economy. In...

byJohn Rampton

January 13, 2022

Employer Guides: Vaccine Policies in the Workplace

Lately the topic of vaccines in the workplace, specifically what employers can do, has been a popular point of discussion, and now with the new executive order in place regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, employers are wondering...

byGreg Packer

January 7, 2022

3 Critical Elements to Successfully Lead a Remote Team

The significant momentum of cloud computing over the past decade has transformed the modern workplace from a static environment contained within four walls to a dynamic entity, bringing employees together across cities, time zones and...

byIlana Zivkovich

October 28, 2021

4 Ways Startups Can Empower Their Remote Finance Teams

Finance teams worldwide emerged as strategic leaders for startups with the onset of the pandemic by recognizing ways to efficiently manage remote teams, their finances, company operations and associated cost-cutting mechanisms. Now more than ever,...

byRahul Radhakrishnan

October 21, 2021

How Biden’s COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Impacts Your Business

The Biden administration issued new executive orders on Sept. 9 regarding the requirement of COVID-19 vaccines. The most pertinent order requires COVID-19 vaccines for federal contractors and private employers with more than 100 employees. The...

byGreg Packer

October 14, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Entrepreneurship is Alive and Kicking in The USA (Episode 286)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses new findings that show that entrepreneurship continues to thrive in today's business world. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about how entrepreneurship continues to grow...

byStartupNation

September 8, 2021

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 is designed to help small businesses in today's changing world. Tune in to the Business Beat, below,...

byStartupNation

September 7, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Remote Workforce and Cyber Security Protocol Compliance (Episode 277)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the importance of cybersecurity for employees working remotely, as well as solutions to a recent trend in compliance issues with cybersecurity protocols. Tune in to the Business Beat, below,...

byStartupNation

August 18, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Michigan Ranks High For Post Covid Recovery (Episode 274)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses recent reports on post-pandemic economic conditions of the state of Michigan, and why Michigan is on track for a speedy recovery. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to...

byStartupNation

August 12, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Sole Proprietors Suffered The Most During The Pandemic (Episode 272)

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses how sole proprietorships, the smallest of small businesses, suffered the most during the pandemic. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about the impact of the...

byStartupNation

August 9, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Data Shows Consumers Want to Shop and Dine Locally (Episode 224)

On this morning's Business Beat, Jeff shares an ongoing trend in consumer behavior: those who are searching for something online but going to a store locally to actually make the purchase. Visits to local stores...

byStartupNation

May 13, 2021

COVID-19 Accelerated Innovation: How Can Your Startup Embrace Change Moving Forward?

The COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst that accelerated innovation and change in almost every industry. What used to take some businesses five years to accomplish remarkably took them only five months during the pandemic. From...

byWilliam Putsis

May 11, 2021

How Startups and Entrepreneurs Can Use TikTok to Grow Their Businesses

TikTok has risen to new heights in recent years with its short-form videos: the app is now available in over 150 markets across the globe, in 75 languages and has over 689 million active monthly users....

byAntoine Forest

May 6, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Study Shows Small Businesses Put Employees First (Episode 216)

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses the recently released Small Business Recovery Report conducted by Kabbage, an American Express Company. When asked which milestone would best indicate their business has recovered from the pandemic,...

byStartupNation

April 28, 2021

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Study Shows That Small Businesses Are Making Bold Moves to Stay Relevant (Episode 209)

On this morning's Business Beat, Jeff shares findings from a recent Borrell Associates study, indicating that small businesses are making bold moves to stay relevant and capture market share. One third of local advertisers said...

byStartupNation

April 12, 2021

Local Merchants Talk Return to Main Street on StartupNation Radio

On today's special edition of StartupNation Radio, we're talking to several local Main Street merchants about the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the opportunities ahead. Joining StartupNation's Jeff Sloan in...

byStartupNation

April 10, 2021

6 Things to Do After Receiving Your PPP Loan

You’ve gotten your PPP loan, spent it properly and hopefully qualify for full forgiveness. Congratulations! What’s next? StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here Here are six steps you can...

byNav

April 6, 2021