Networking Archives

StartupNation Radio: ‘Ask the Expert’ About Customer Acquisition Featuring SCORE of Southeast Michigan

On this episode of StartupNation Radio, we're featuring a new installment in our “Ask the Expert” series, which is designed to help answer the burning questions of our community’s small business owners through expert insights....

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April 3, 2021

10 Resources for Women Starting a Business

As you step into the role of entrepreneur, you’re going to learn countless lessons along the way. Fortunately, many have been where you are, and there are numerous resources you can use to help learn...

byJessica Thiefels

January 15, 2021

Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help

The following is adapted from "Mr. Monkey and Me: A Real Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs" by Mike Smerklo. Copyright 2020 Lioncrest Publishing. In addition to getting the help you need and gaining perspective from your peers, there’s...

byMike Smerklo

November 10, 2020

5 Pro LinkedIn Tips for Entrepreneurs

If you’re not utilizing LinkedIn to network, build and grow your brand, you’re missing out on an essential resource. According to Hootsuite, in 2019, 30 million companies were on LinkedIn (and that number is constantly...

byClaude Turcotte

November 3, 2020

StartupNation Announces Partnership with SCORE of Southeast Michigan

StartupNation is excited to formally announce a strategic partnership with SCORE of Southeast Michigan, an organization of expert business mentors that provides aspiring small business owners with the free tools they need to succeed. As part...

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October 27, 2020

How to Use Reciprocal Marketing as a Growth Strategy for Your Startup

Reciprocal marketing is a marketing strategy in which two businesses agree to promote each other’s products or content for mutual benefit. In this article, we will look at how startups can apply the reciprocity principle...

byJohannes Rastas

October 22, 2020

6 Steps for Choosing the Right Co-Founder for Your Startup

People are naturally more driven to achieve their goals when journeying with others. Studies have shown that effective collaboration delivers five times more productivity than acting alone, resulting in higher-performing teams. When working with others,...

byWesley Cherisien

October 14, 2020

StartupNation Radio featuring SCORE of Southeast Michigan and PIXO VR

On today's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff chats with two entrepreneurs in the Detroit metro area: Armando Ojeda and Sean Hurwitz. First up, Jeff welcomes Armando Ojeda, certified mentor with SCORE of Southeast Michigan, an...

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October 10, 2020

How Smart, Strategic Networking Can Transform Your Business During a Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a proverbial wrench in the day-to-day lives of company founders. For weeks on end, you’ve likely been juggling Zoom meetings, school schedules, family check-ins, squeezing in a workout, time for...

byMelissa Gilbo and Amy Pocsik

September 3, 2020

3 Things Entrepreneurs Should Do to Boost Their Growth Trajectory

In my work with companies in all stages of growth, I encounter one common challenge among many founders: when you’re leading a business in a fast-paced or fast-changing industry, it can sometimes be hard to...

byKristin Luck

September 2, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: SCORE of Southeast Michigan with Armando Ojeda (Episode 110)

On today's WJR Business Beat, Jeff kicks off the week by sharing a recent conversation with Armando Ojeda, the southeast Michigan chapter chair of SCORE. SCORE is an organization of expert business mentors that provides aspiring...

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August 31, 2020

4 Ways You Can Embrace Diversity Within Your Startup or Small Business

As our society evolves, the need for more inclusive operations in business and in our daily lives becomes more and more apparent. While businesses are afforded the opportunity to play a role in supporting minority...

byChioma Onwutalobi Brown

July 13, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Detroit Startup Week feat. Monica Wheat (Episode 77)

On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff highlights Detroit Startup Week, a week-long virtual conference that kicks off today! He's joined by Monica Wheat, founder and partner at Venture Catalysts and Detroit Startup Week event lead....

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June 22, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Hannan Lis (Episode 50)

On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff features a very successful entrepreneur from the metro Detroit community, Hannan Lis, who grew the largest group of WeightWatchers franchises and then sold the company. In a LinkedIn post on his...

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May 8, 2020

How Coworking Can Boost Your Startup’s Bottom Line

The impact of the sharing economy has led many leaders to reconsider which type of office space is best for their team. As coworking spaces, shared offices and flexible workspaces become everyday terms, the question...

byKelly Konya

March 12, 2020

The 7 Hardest Things About Being an Entrepreneur That You Never Expected

There are certain traits that define an individual’s propensity for entrepreneurship. They’re hugely resilient, they’re awesome at networking, they’re great communicators, and they have the unwavering confidence that they will eventually be successful if they...

byBrandon Steven

February 20, 2020

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....

byRyan O'Bleness

February 2, 2020

Will 2020 Be the Year Female Entrepreneurs Thrive?

Since 2007, the number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. has increased by 58 percent, outpacing the 12 percent growth rate of business overall. In addition to the sheer increase in volume, women-owned firms are...

byGinger Siegel

January 10, 2020

Making Business Connections in the Digital Age: Tips for Networking Offline

More and more, business owners are finding ways to make money online and monetize their audiences. It is undisputed that having an online presence in today’s digital world is a must, and a part of...

byLauren Marsicano

December 20, 2019