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The Best Coworking Spaces in Detroit for Your Hybrid Work Model
Many companies are emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with a hybrid work model, meaning some employees will return to the office at least part-time, but others will collaborate remotely. Navigating what this working plan actually looks like can be tricky. When — and where — can your team get together? Coworking spaces support hybrid work...
3 Detroit Entrepreneurs Share Keys to Success on StartupNation Radio
On this week's episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to three Detroit entrepreneurs: Brad Baxter and Jacob Zuppke of AutoPets and Doug Schwartz of Detroit Wick and Trip Wipes. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here Tune in to the full StartupNation Radio show with Baxter, Zuppke and Schwartz...
What Does Michigan Venture Capital Look Like Today? These 3 Business Moguls Discuss
StartupNation founder and CEO, Jeff Sloan, shares a conversation with Ara Topouzian, executive director of the Michigan Venture Capital Association and RJ King, editor of DBusiness Magazine, on the status of venture capital in Michigan today. Related: WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Michigan Leads Nation in Venture Capital Investment (Episode 229) Tune in to the Michigan Venture...
Business Owner’s Policy: Why Your Startup Needs This Type of Insurance Now
Like many industries, the insurance world has its own language, with a glossary full of acronyms that routinely spill out of an agent’s mouth: GL (general liability), E&O (errors and omissions), EPL (employment practices liability), BPP (building personal property), WC (workers’ compensation) and on and on. Insurance can be complicated, and the frequency with which...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Michigan Ranks in New CNBC Study as a Top State to Base a Business (Episode 259)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses a recent CNBC study on the best states to base a business, and it ranked Michigan as one of the top, at number 11. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about how Michigan ranks in states to base a business and what its best/worst metrics...
12 Midwest Startups Offering Mental Health Benefits
Are you looking for a healthy work environment with a job that offers mental health benefits? As the mental health crisis continues to worsen and companies continue to work remotely, startups are rethinking their benefits. Free snacks and Ping Pong just aren’t cutting it in a remote world. Startups are offering better benefits than ever when...
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 are. “Shop Small” is more than just a cute slogan in this real-life look at what small business owners face...
Here’s Why Cyber Insurance is a Must for Startups (and it’s Affordable)
The dreaded 180-day notification arrives on your computer. It’s time to change your password again. What version of a pet’s name or mother’s maiden name will you use this time? Max1234? Sherbert5678? Now, you must remember this new password and the one to your credit card and your bank and your Venmo and on and...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Travel Sector Rebounding in State of Michigan (Episode 255)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the expected resurgence in the travel sector in Michigan post-pandemic economy. Revenues from travel in the state are expected to increase 19% this year to over $2 billion, according to a forecast from the American Hotel & Lodging Association. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Rocket Mortgage Classic Helps Bridge the Digital Divide (Episode 251)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the Rocket Mortgage Classic, an annual stop on the PGA Tour held in Detroit. All net proceeds from the tournament go toward an initiative called Changing the Course, which seeks to help those with a lack of internet access. Jeff chats with Laura Grannemann, vice president of strategic investments...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Michigan-Based Orbion Space Technologies Secures $20 Million in Funding (Episode 250)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses Orbion Space Technologies, a Michigan-based company that's working on developing an aurora plasma thruster. Its system is now being met with widespread market acceptance, and it just secured $20 million in Series B funding. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about Orbion Space Technologies and...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Spotlighting Local Startup Rebel Nell (Episode 247)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks to Amy Peterson, the CEO and co-founder of Rebel Nell, a Detroit-based jewelry business that seeks to employ women with barriers to employment. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about Rebel Nell and its worthy cause: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Navv Systems Gets $3.2 Million in Venture Funding (Episode 244)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks to physician Daniel Siegal, CEO of Navv Systems, a Michigan-based company focused on hospital personnel location and equipment tracking and location services. The company just closed a $3.2 million venture fundraising round from some of the top venture firms in our region. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to...
Learn How to Run a Successful Franchise on StartupNation Radio
On today's franchise-themed episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by co-host Chris McCuiston of Goldfish Swim School and two featured guests: Dr. Mary Mason of Little Medical School and Manish Vakil of Tumbles Kids' Gyms. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here Tune in to the full StartupNation...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Bea’s Squeeze Lemonade Stand Goes from Eastern Market to 25 States (Episode 243)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks to Bea Wolnerman of Bea's Squeeze, a lemonade company that started in Eastern Market as a summer pop-up and is now available through retailers distributed in 25 states. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about Bea's Squeeze and how you can build a brand that's...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Huntington Bank Announces Major Financing Initiative to Detroit Region (Episode 242)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses Huntington Bank's $1 billion commitment to minority-owned businesses in Detroit and Wayne County. Huntington just completed the acquisition of TCF Bank, making Huntington the 25th largest bank in the country with more than $170 billion in assets. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about what...
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 Dickow, founder of Steward Media and Board of Directors member of SBAM. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Business Ideas Are Limitless as MI Picnic Demonstrates (Episode 239)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks to Yathu Manick, the founder of MI Picnic, a Detroit-based business that aims to caters to all your picnic needs. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about MI Picnic and how to find successful business ideas: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings...
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Michigan Businesses Are Being Started in Record Numbers (Episode 235)
On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses how it's as good a time as ever to start a business, especially in Michigan. In fact, a report from Detour Detroit found applications for Michigan businesses skyrocketed by 43% from February 2020 to February 2021, and Black communities were a major factor. Tune in to the Business Beat,...
Post-COVID-19 Recruiting Trends: What’s Changing About How We Hire
A lot is changing about how we work as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, but what about how companies hire? COVID-19 has shifted priorities for many workers who had to juggle them this last year or who had a taste of a different lifestyle. This means how companies recruit has to change to keep...