3 Trends in Dining (and Takeout) that Restaurants Need to Know
Restaurants are roaring ahead in 2024, following a strong 2023, with the National Restaurant Association forecasting more than…
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Starting and leading a new business during the coronavirus pandemic.
Adapting to Changing Market Dynamics: 12 Stories of Resilient Startups
From embracing remote work amid the pandemic to leaning into virtual services amid closure, these leaders share their…
Why Are More Americans Skipping College?
Many Americans who graduated during the pandemic are skipping college and have turned instead to hourly jobs or…
15 Books That Every Entrepreneur Should Read
The dog days of summer are here, which means prime reading time. While the warmer weather continues to…
WJR Business Beat: Job Switchers Rewarded with Higher Pay (Episode 406)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan talks about how it’s going to be more difficult and costly for…
WJR Business Beat: What Job Seekers Want From Employers in Post-Pandemic Era (Episode 396)
In today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks with Ryan Landau of Purpose Jobs about what employees want from companies…
3 Steps to Pivot Your Business for the Long-Term During and After COVID-19
We’re past the initial pivot stories involving the pandemic, in which vodka makers turned to developing hand sanitizer,…
Tips for Keeping Your Company Grounded During a Crisis
Being a business owner is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences I’ve ever had the opportunity…
Stop Doing These 4 Things if You Want Your Business to Last
We’ve all seen the statistics on how many businesses fail within the first few years of operation, and…
How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Gig Economy (and How Freelancers Can Pivot)
It’s hard to see any area of work and life that has been left untouched by COVID-19. This…
WJR Business Beat: Pandemic Brings Flying Drones and Taxis Closer to Reality (Episode 321)
On the Business Beat, Jeff discusses how the pandemic has accelerated the growth — and funding — of…
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…