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Starting and leading a new business during the coronavirus pandemic.
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 small businesses to hire the best talent because job switchers during the pandemic have seen significant salary hikes. Tune in to today's Business Beat for more: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at...
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 and how employers can hire the best talent. Tune in to today's Business Beat to learn what job seekers are expecting today: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the...
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, and clothing companies began producing face masks on the side. These were, of course, smart and applaudable pivots that helped companies survive while aiding the greater good. However, most of these were short-term adjustments. The long-term pivoting...
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 to embark on. The endless cycle of personal and professional growth and learning makes for a truly life-changing experience. But surviving a global pandemic can quickly become one of the most stressful times of any entrepreneur’s career....
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 the current pandemic may accelerate that struggle for some startups. After fielding literally thousands of questions from small business owners during the past few months at Nav, we’ve identified four ways businesses are setting themselves up to...
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 unprecedented pandemic has impacted industries and businesses of all sizes, and that includes the gig economy. In March, media like The New York Times predicted the erosion of the gig economy. However, many months later, the reality...
A Work-From-Home E-Book From Dell
For most companies, work-from-home directives came almost overnight, with little time to address critical remote technology issues of scale, management, support, productivity, security and more. For your IT team, this situation is certainly not normal. And it has tested their ability to support your employees who are working from home in numbers like never before....
Why Working from Anywhere Matters from Dell
Where work or learning physically happens no longer defines the user experience. Fueled by an appetite for digital experiences and capabilities, we’ve clearly entered a “do anything from anywhere” world, creating limitless potential for borderless innovation and flexible collaboration. Now that remote and hybrid experiences—where team members shift between performing remotely and on-site—have become standard,...
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 delivery drones and other autonomous systems. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, for details: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR Business Beat. Listeners outside of the Detroit...
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 the issue of safety at small businesses. Tune in to the StartupNation Radio show with Greg Packer below: Greg, president of AccessPoint, a business that provides human resource services. He is StartupNation's human resources expert. During the...
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 is designed to help small businesses in today's changing world. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about the Small Business Administration's new grant program: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings...
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 why Michigan is on track for a speedy recovery. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about these new findings on Michigan's economic recovery: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at...
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 Travel Group. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about what you need to know about business travel right now: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the...
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 and will look at the successes and challenges business owners have pushed through to get where they are. “Shop Small” is more than just a cute slogan in this real-life look at what small business owners face...
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% of those surveyed said their mental health conditions left them with a loss of energy and difficulty focusing on their business during the tumultuous year that was 2020. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn...
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 Association of Michigan (SBAM), and two featured guests: Patti Eisenbraun, co-owner of Brown Iron Brewhouse, and Derek Dickow, founder of Steward Media and Board of Directors member of SBAM. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products...
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 due to the pandemic. A new report from PYMENTS in collaboration with Paytronix finds that 27% of the population is concerned about spending money, and 39% are still worried about health issues related to COVID-19. Tune in...
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 of the office and were transitioning to working from home. Now that more and more people are getting vaccinated, conversations are picking up about when and how to return to the office. Google just announced its plan...
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 something online but going to a store locally to actually make the purchase. Visits to local stores and restaurants are top of mind, according to a recent report by Google. Tune in to the Business Beat, below,...
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 take some businesses five years to accomplish remarkably took them only five months during the pandemic. From online grocery retailing to working at home remotely and shifting to an online model, businesses had to embrace change in...