The 7 Benefits of Forming a Corporation
With new business applications picking up steam halfway through the year, according to the Census Bureau, 2024 promises…
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6 Steps to Choosing a Business: Follow Your Passion, Measure Your Risk
Americans set a record in 2023 for starting businesses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A record 5.5…
12 Keys to Family Business Success
Entrepreneurial family members are fueling the continued surge of small business startups we’re seeing this year, following a…
5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Starting A Business From Scratch
We often envision the traditional startupper as either the 24/7 working lonely wolf or the adventurer enjoying long-sought…
The Ideal Pitch Deck Is a Story, a Science and an Art
In the startup world, it’s pitch decks, not business plans that get companies funded. A deck is often…
Entrepreneurial Closers Don’t Let Perfection Stand in the Way of Completion
Closers aren’t just the attention getters who make the deal. I want to talk about the real deal:…
5 Mistakes Derailing Startup Founders
Your startup idea is your golden child – and it should be. But keep blind enthusiasm in check…
Business Basics: 10 Best Organizational Apps To Help Startups
The creation of mobile apps has changed the way we live and work. They’ve enabled us to do…
Top 4 Reasons to Become a Franchisee Versus Launching a Brand-New Business
Have you always wanted to own your own business? Do you crave the flexibility, immense freedom, and sense…
8 Emerging Business Opportunities in the Post-Pandemic World
The pandemic has changed the way business works. While the economic effects caused many businesses to fail, it…
Top Ann Arbor Tech Companies and Startups to Watch in 2022
Ann Arbor continues to be one of the top growing tech ecosystems around the country with some of…
How To Make Your Startup Bankable
You’ve probably heard it countless times: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” While it’s always…
How to Achieve Startup Success from Day 1
The decision to take the leap into starting your own business is never an easy one, regardless of…
WJR Business Beat: Shopify Jump-Starts Starting A Business (Episode 328)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks about Shopify, a one-stop shop of resources for people who want to…
Unnecessary Expenses That Startups Should Avoid
Starting a business can be an exciting time, and the idea of being your own boss and doing…
5 Real Advantages for Second-Time Startup Founders
As a first-time founder, starting a startup is incredibly difficult. Raising capital, finding product-market fit and acquiring customers…
Gen Z’s Mindset of Purpose Fuels a New Business Model
In September 2021, 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs. We’re hearing about the Great Resignation everywhere–on TikTok and…
4 Key Reasons to Consider Microlending to Fund Your Startup
Among the financing solutions available to startups and small business owners, microlending is one of the more accessible.…
5 Tips to Turn a Costly Mistake into Future Gains
Making mistakes when starting a business is inevitable, but for some young entrepreneurs it’s enough to crush their…
The Advantages, Challenges of Building a Multi-Founder Startup
Running a successful startup is ultimately a team game—irrespective of whether you follow the single or multi-founder approach.…