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Pandemic

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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 stories and lessons learned from adapting to changing market dynamics. Their insights provide valuable guidance for startups...

byBrett Farmiloe

October 11, 2023

Multiethnic people sitting around studying notes.

Why Are More Americans Skipping College?

Many Americans who graduated during the pandemic are skipping college and have turned instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree. Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 5...

byJeff Sloan

April 6, 2023

3 Trends in Dining (and Takeout) that Restaurants Need to Know

Whether you are in the restaurant game or maybe considering it—or even if you are just someone like us at StartupNation who likes to eat—a new study delivers intriguing data about how Americans are dining...

byColin McMahon

December 15, 2022

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 beckon us outdoors, it feels as though there is more time to hit the books. Aspiring entrepreneurs...

byJohn Rampton

September 7, 2022

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...

byStartupNation

May 12, 2022

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...

byStartupNation

April 21, 2022

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...

bySpandana Nakka

March 12, 2022

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...

bySara Schaer

March 2, 2022

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...

byGerri Detweiler

February 4, 2022

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...

byJohn Rampton

January 13, 2022

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...

byStartupNation

November 16, 2021

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...

byStartupNation

September 25, 2021

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,...

byStartupNation

September 7, 2021

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...

byStartupNation

August 12, 2021

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...

byStartupNation

August 5, 2021

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...

byRochelle Adkinson

July 14, 2021

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...

byStartupNation

June 14, 2021

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...

byStartupNation

June 12, 2021

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...

byStartupNation

June 8, 2021

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...

byChris Ronzio

June 8, 2021