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How to Turn Your Side Hustle Into a Six-Figure Business
After the Great Recession, many individuals (including myself), started doing anything they could to make extra money. I…
21 Ways to Grow Your New Business Online in 2021
If you’re not growing your business online in the current climate, you will likely leave a lot of…
The Basics of Creating a Useful Return Policy for E-Commerce Growth
If you run an e-commerce business, know that your return policy tells customers how much you’re willing to…
Why Your Startup Must Incorporate Customer Needs to Drive Growth
Companies with above-average customer experience financially outperform their competitors in 73% of cases. But while being consumer-centric has…
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Holiday Marketing
So, you’ve waited a bit too long this year to plan out a carefully-crafted holiday marketing strategy for…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Put Podcasts to Work for Your Business (Episode 150)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses the power of podcasting when it comes to your company’s…
Big News: Consumers are Still Shopping Small During the Pandemic
The year 2020 has been a transformational one, especially for startups and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Shop Local and Shop Mainstreet This Holiday Season (Episode 149)
It’s officially holiday shopping season! While most of us will be doing our holiday shopping online this year…
The Future of Main Street: Moving Your Local Business Online
It’s been a tough year, to say the least, and without being a harbinger of doom and gloom,…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Social Media Endorsements Drive Small Business Sales (Episode 144)
Have you ever wondered if that recommendation you made on social media really helps a business out? Well,…
5 Tips for Converting Customers to Make Black Friday Sales
Entrepreneurs have faced an unprecedented year with the pandemic causing major disruptions to the way they operate. This…
Holiday Season 2020: Understanding Consumer Behavior to Inform Business Strategies
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, the holiday shopping season is officially in full…
6 Ways E-Commerce Startups Can Compete on Cyber Monday
It’s no secret that Cyber Monday is a big deal for businesses large and small. According to Adobe…
3 Steps to Pivot Your Business for the Long-Term During and After COVID-19
As 2021 approaches, we’re past the initial pivot stories, in which vodka makers turned to developing hand sanitizer,…
5 Ways to Revitalize Your Sales Efforts During Tough Times
Right now, entrepreneurs and small business owners are likely getting in their own way when it comes to…
5 Tips for Hosting a High-Converting Webinar
Webinars have proven to be an effective lead generation tool for many businesses. A well-planned webinar can often…
How Entrepreneurs Can Increase Their Visibility on Small Business Saturday
Most entrepreneurs are familiar with Small Business Saturday. The holiday, which falls on the Saturday between Black Friday…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Halloween is Still Big Business Despite COVID-19 (Episode 137)
Tomorrow is Halloween, and even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still planning to celebrate. More than 148…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Annual Holiday Purchase Intention Study Says This is the Most Important Factor Among Consumers (Episode 136)
It’s hard to believe, but the holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and it’s arguably the…
Focus on Your Loyal Customers, the Rest Will Follow
When starting a new business, many of us tend to focus our time and effort on scaling and…