6 Women Who Blazed the Trail for Female Entrepreneurs
March is a full month of female celebration, as the United States recognizes the significant role women have…
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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:…
8 Steps for the Perfect Product Launch
You’ve created the killer product that will change the world. Now you need people to buy it. Top…
WJR Business Beat: National Inventors Day Celebrates Innovation in the U.S. (Episode 363)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff heralds inventors as being crucial to the entrepreneurial community and a bedrock of…
How to Spot the Difference Between a Million-Dollar Business Idea and a Dud
The startup life is built on the notion that anyone has the power to make it big with…
Entrepreneurs Share Tips for Overcoming E-Commerce Product Launch Obstacles
With consumers spending more than ever online, it’s no wonder why so many entrepreneurs are joining e-commerce marketplaces…
3 Detroit Entrepreneurs Share Keys to Success on StartupNation Radio
On this week’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to three Detroit entrepreneurs: Brad Baxter and Jacob Zuppke…
These Exemplary Shark Tank Entrepreneurs Share Their Success Stories on StartupNation Radio
On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff Sloan is joined by co-host, Matt Damman, owner and inventor of…
Why Tesla’s Open Source Patent Strategy Reinforces the Importance of Patenting
Elon Musk famously announced in an open letter in June of 2014 that Tesla would “not initiate patent…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Business Impact of University R&D (Episode 173)
Where do the big ideas come from around which startup businesses originate? Well, certainly from the entrepreneurial community…
How to Pitch Like a Shark Tank Winner
During my 20 years in the window industry, I’ve dealt with countless and constant complaints from my customers…
7 Steps to Successfully Launch a Product
There are thousands of companies creating and promoting thousands of products in the global marketplace each year. You…
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…
Pet Plate Founder Renaldo Webb Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Look at His Shark Tank Experience
I’m the founder of Pet Plate, a fresh-cooked, human-grade pet food subscription service. We use only the freshest…
So, You’ve Got an Incredible Invention… Now What?
It’s taken weeks, months, maybe even years to conceptualize and perfect your extraordinary invention. You know it’s a…
7 Tips for Getting a Product on Shark Tank
Growing up in San Diego, California, I was unprepared for how mosquitos would impact my family’s quality of…
A Typical Day in the Life of an Entrepreneur? There’s No Such Thing
The following is excerpted and reprinted from “Unleash the Girls: The Untold Story of the Invention of the Sports Bra…
5 Essentials of User Testing to Ensure a Successful Product
No matter how innovative, a product isn’t successful unless its users deem it so. This is why user…
5 Steps to Plan a Product Testing Event
Whether your startup is re-launching a new version of an existing product or bringing a new invention to…
5 Common Obstacles to Overcome When Launching a New Product
Launching a new, physical product is definitely challenging. You probably know there are a lot of obstacles to…