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Starting and leading a new business during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ask the Experts on StartupNation Radio: Greg Packer on Vaccine Mandates
On this week’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff speaks with Greg Packer of AccessPoint about vaccine mandates and…
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…
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…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: State of Business Travel Today (Episode 270)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the current state of business travel with David Fishman, president of Cadillac…
StartupNation’s HomeGrown Video Series Debuts with Modern Natural Baby
StartupNation’s new video series, HomeGrown, will explore the small businesses that are at the heart of our communities…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Entrepreneurship and Mental Health Issues (Episode 240)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses findings from Freshbooks’ latest Self-Employed Mental Health Report, which reveals that 49%…
Michigan Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Pivoted During COVID-19 on StartupNation Radio
On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by co-host, Brian Calley, president of the Small Business…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Restaurant Business Forever Changed by the Pandemic (Episode 236)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses some major concerns that consumers have with the restaurant business going forward…
4 Ways to Get Your Team Prepared to Return to the Office
It’s crazy to think that it’s been over a year since businesses were scrambling to get employees out…
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…
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…
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…
Where Are They Now? StartupNation Radio Catches up with Goldfish Swim School, Daily Crunch Snacks
On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff catches up with former StartupNation Radio guests to see where they…
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…
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…
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…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Click and Collect Has Become a Mainstay in the Way Consumers Make Their Purchases (Episode 205)
As we move further and further away from the epicenter of the pandemic of 2020, it’s becoming clearer…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Coffee Consumption is Booming During the Pandemic (Episode 204)
The pandemic has changed consumer habits in a number of ways, including what we drink and even how…
President Biden Signs PPP Extension Into Law, Application Deadline Now May 31
On Tuesday, President Biden signed a bill extending the the deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Federal Government Offers Deferred Payments on EIDL Program Loans (Episode 200)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will defer the time period in which small businesses need…