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10 Ways to Create a Successful Business Pitch
Recently, the term "business pitch" has become as popular as the term "startup." A pitch is essentially a business plan that one presents verbally to potential investors of a business. A shorter summary of the...
From Employee to Owner: How I Bought My Business
Every entrepreneur’s story is unique. Many individuals start off with a good idea. This idea allows them to create an offering or product that helps solve a problem facing customers. They acquire the necessary legal...
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,...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Information Regarding Angel Investing (Episode 284)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff speaks with Marcia Dawood, chair of the Angel Capital Association Board of Directors, regarding the advantages of angel funding to finance and launch a business. Tune in to the Business...
Why Entrepreneurs Need Mental Strength to Succeed
The lure of launching your own business can be enticing; but striking out on your own has a less glamorous side too. There’s a psychological price you might pay for being an entrepreneur. StartupNation exclusive...
The Gen Z Guide to Starting a Business
Each generation leaves a significant mark on entrepreneurship. Gen Z is currently entering the working world in a time of great uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Gen Zers are also watching businesses make significant...
Former NFL Player Kamerion Wimbley Tackles Entrepreneurship Post-Football Career
If you watched NFL football any time from 2006 through 2014, you've likely heard the name Kamerion Wimbley. Wimbley was a nine-year NFL veteran who played for the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans....
Ready to Become an Entrepreneur? Ask These 5 Questions First
Entrepreneurship, to an outsider looking in, may appear exciting and glamorous. Business owners get to set their own schedules, work at their own pace and follow their dreams. It’s so appealing that many envious individuals...
StartupNation Radio feat. Break a Whey and The Lip Bar
This episode of StartupNation Radio is brought to you by Pappas Financial On this episode of StartupNation Radio, your host, Jeff Sloan, interviews Jeff Kulis of Break a Whey and Melissa Butler of The Lip...
3 Reasons Why You Must Be a Great Leader to Be a Great Entrepreneur
Do you really need to be a great leader in order to become a great entrepreneur? The question of leadership, and how much it actually means to entrepreneurs and their startups, is a hot topic...
Patriot Boot Camp Helps Veterans Launch Tech Startups
After they leave the service, some military veterans choose to pursue entrepreneurship rather than taking a civilian job. But until recently, these vets often had to forge a new path and find startup resources on...
Which 4 Personality Types Make the Most Successful Entrepreneurs?
Whenever I think about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test, I can’t help but compare it a bit to Harry Potter’s Sorting Hat. As soon as it was placed on your head, the Sorting Hat knew...
5 Women Entrepreneurs Disrupting the Wine Industry
One of my favorite quotes about wine is “a bottle of wine is actually alive,” as spoken by actress Virginia Madsen in the film, "Sideways." Her character, Maya, goes on to discuss wine’s continued evolution...
Entrepreneurs vs. Solopreneurs: What Are Your Financing Options?
Working Americans choose to start a business for any number of reasons. There’s increased flexibility and independence, as well as more ambitious goals, like fulfilling a lifelong vision or dream. According to the U.S. Small...
How Quitting My Job and Becoming an Entrepreneur Unleashed My Creativity
Two years ago, I had it all. I was working for a venture-funded company, we were growing, and I was in a leadership position with a decent equity stake. Honestly, I was living the dream, and I...
Entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau’s Formula for Creating a Side Hustle in 27 Days
Author, speaker and entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau is best known for his renowned books, "The $100 Startup" and "The Art of Non-Conformity." He is also an expert travel hacker, and host of the annual World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon....
The Growing Importance of Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs
For Spencer Rascoff, CEO of Zillow Group, personal branding through social media is a big part of a successful company. “I was focused on corporate culture before it was cool,” he told The New Yorker....
4 Tips for Leading a Startup to Success
The success of young entrepreneurship has been on a steady decline over the past decade, as reported by the Kauffman Foundation. Often, entrepreneurs in their twenties catapult to CEO and founder status without proper training...
7 Steps to Grow Your Business Through SEO
Reading blog after blog on dispelling SEO myths, you finally wonder, "When should I start seriously considering SEO for my startup?" Search engine optimization (SEO) is a term used for when a website makes its...
7 Key Terms to Understand Before Starting an E-Commerce Business
E-commerce is big—much bigger than you might think. According to a survey from Pew Research, 79 percent of Americans have made an online purchase, and those numbers are even higher among younger demographics. Because of...