Why the Supply Chain Disruption Is Actually Good for Small Business
When the economy is strong, and the sales are rolling in, there is little incentive for entrepreneurs to…
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WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: It’s Important to Support Our Local Bookstores (Episode 258)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the importance of supporting local bookstores and highlights “The Bookstour,” a new…
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…
5 Must-Haves for Starting a Main Street Business
Startups and small businesses have been the silver lining in a year as chaotic and unprecedented as 2020.…
How to Promote Your Business to Local Customers Using Google My Business
Google My Business (GMB) is a free business listing service provided by Google that helps businesses showcase who…
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…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Supporting Local Business (Episode 45)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares uplifting news about the desire to return to small, local…
10 Ways to Help Small Businesses Survive COVID-19
Most of us are seeing the effects of the coronavirus take place right in front of our eyes.…
Can E-Commerce and Brick-and-Mortar Stores Co-Exist?
Will the ever-growing popularity of online shopping cause brick-and-mortar businesses to die a slow death? Forbes, Huffington Post,…
3 Unique Ways to Succeed on Small Business Saturday
Sandwiched in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is Small Business Saturday, a holiday that is dedicated to…
The State of Independent Bookstores Today [Radio]
On this edition of StartupNation Radio, your host, Jeff Sloan, chats with local bookstore owners to find out…
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Making Your Storefront Work for You
As the face of your business and the first snapshot of personality that potential customers see, the storefront…
Support Your Local Businesses
Shopping local isn’t just a cool catchphrase, but a true movement that is driving the economy in downtowns…