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Why Recessions Are a Good Time to Start a Side Hustle
The truth is, recessions happen, and they happen often. Since 1900, the U.S. economy has averaged one recession…
Why Better Access to Capital for Minority Entrepreneurs is Key to Unlocking Innovation and Economic Success
Despite being a critical force in the future of the U.S. economy, people of color are disproportionately hurt…
The 5 Types of Entrepreneurs You Need on Your Startup’s Team
When you’re just getting started in a new business, what types of people do you need to attract…
Why You Should Start a Business to Solve a Common Problem
Silicon Valley is known for its revolutionary ideas, grandiose statements and ability to challenge the status quo. By…
The Benefits of Starting a Business During a Recession
At the time of writing this, the world is in the midst of a global recession. Induced by…
4 Startup Myths That Hold Innovation Back (and How to Overcome Them)
We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s…
From Our Founder: Creating Opportunity During Times of Crisis
As entrepreneurs and business owners, we do our best to plan for the future. But no matter how…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: How the COVID-19 Crisis May Create Long-Term Positive Change for Businesses (Episode 143)
As disruptive as the COVID-19 pandemic has been to society, the economy and to most businesses, believe it…
Seth Godin Talks Creativity and How to Find Your Passion
In his newest book, “The Practice: Shipping Creative Work,” author and entrepreneur Seth Godin provides the roadmap for…
10 Tips for Landing a Product Licensing Deal
Inventors can either build a new company to commercialize their product, or they can license their product to an existing company that already has the resources in place to get the product out into the market. This article offers 10 tips for how best to license a product to an existing company.
5 Intellectual Property Considerations Startups Oftentimes Overlook
Many contestants on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank” answer “yes” when asked if they have a patent, illustrating…
The Benefits of Patenting: When to Protect Your Inventions and Why
Patents are one of the ways to keep track of the immense advancement of our society. According to…
How Startups Can Successfully Turn Their Existing Product into a New Offering
You’ve spent the majority of 2020 being told that you must adapt to the pandemic’s new economic landscape…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: New Businesses Are Being Started Amid Pandemic (Episode 121)
On today’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses various reasons why entrepreneurs are starting new businesses during the pandemic.…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: University of Michigan Launches Record Number of Startups and Inventions (Episode 114)
To get this week off to a roaring start, Jeff shares exciting news: the University of Michigan has…
Tips for Starting an E-Commerce Business That is Built to Sell
Entrepreneurs are driven by many different motivators. Some may create a new business because they feel an abstract…
How These 4 Startups Pivoted to Secure Customer Loyalty During the Pandemic (and How You Can, Too)
Never has there been a more unpredictable year than 2020. Despite the best planning and preparation, no one…
Cosy House is Disrupting the Sleep Industry by Providing a Cure for Customers’ Restless Nights
Sponsored content Studies show that around 33 percent of Americans are getting less than the recommended seven hours…
This Startup’s Innovative Platform Can Help Solve Your Finance Problems
Sponsored content The high-cost short term (HCST) lending industry has come under much scrutiny within recent years, as…
Winners in Business: StartupNation Radio feat. Bruce Liebowitz and Marci Taran
This episode of StartupNation Radio is brought to you by Pappas Financial On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio,…