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5 Tips to Keep in Mind as You’re Starting a Business
Starting a business is incredibly exciting, but it also requires a lot of strategic planning if you want…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Entrepreneurship is Alive and Kicking in The USA (Episode 286)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses new findings that show that entrepreneurship continues to thrive in today’s business…
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: BNPL is Changing Consumer Purchasing Behavior at Lightning Speed (Episode 282)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses an increasingly common option for online purchases, known as BNPL, or Buy…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: E-Commerce Inflation Continues To Rise (Episode 280)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the recent increase in e-commerce prices, and what that could mean for…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Christmas in August (Episode 279)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses why it’s time for small businesses to start thinking about the holiday…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Sole Proprietors Suffered The Most During The Pandemic (Episode 272)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses how sole proprietorships, the smallest of small businesses, suffered the most during…
10 Negotiation Techniques to Make You a Better Entrepreneur
Negotiation techniques need to be honed when you're a small business owner - it may be one of your most important skills as you work to create the most value possible for your startup business.
What is a DBA? Benefits of Filing for a Doing Business As Name
As states start to transition tiers amid COVID-19, storefronts are beginning to increase indoor capacity and ease into…
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: 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,…
How Plymouth Technology and Cultured Kombucha are Pivoting During Uncertain Times
On this weekend’s StartupNation Radio show, Jeff and co-host, Norm Pappas, interview husband and wife entrepreneurial duo, Amanda…
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…
5 Business Industries Thriving During the Coronavirus (and How to Start One)
In Saint Louis, Missouri, a boom in puzzle sales has enabled Puzzle Warehouse, the largest distributor of puzzles…
What Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 Need to Know About the CARES Act
Small businesses have long been referred to as the backbone of the economy. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues,…
How to Draft a Business Plan for Your Startup
You’ve determined that you have a viable business idea, and are ready to launch your startup. However, before…
5 Ways Seasonal Partnerships Can Benefit Your Business Long-Term
The holidays are all about making spirits merry and bright and in the small business community, this often…
4 Ways Franchise Ownership Minimizes Business Risk
Aspiring business owners have several choices available for how they decide to break into entrepreneurship. Two of the…
Should Your Startup Hire a Full-Time or Part-Time Social Media Employee?
Entrepreneurs are notorious for wearing many hats during the early days of their startup’s business. One of these…
Inside Small Business: Survey Shows Startup Dreams Thriving
The second annual The UPS Store, Inc.’s “Inside Small Business Survey” is in, and the results confirm that…