Three Branding Strategies That Made Nutella a Business Success
With the hazelnut-based spread Nutella turning 60 years old in 2024, it’s worth taking a minute to look…
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10 Best Practices Successful Companies and Marketers Follow
Given all the great software available to entrepreneurs today, and the stunning technological advances we’re seeing, digital marketing…
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…
The Pros and Cons of Providing Company Cars to Employees
One of the most generous of transportation benefits that a company can provide its employees has long been…
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…
10 Negotiation Techniques to Make You a Better Entrepreneur
It’s no secret that small businesses and startups have had a tough time of late finding financing to…
WJR Business Beat: New StartupNation COO Talks Content and Community
On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff talks with Colin McMahon, StartupNation’s new chief operating officer, about…
Tribune Executive Colin McMahon Joins StartupNation as Chief Operating Officer
StartupNation Media Group announced Wednesday that Colin McMahon has been appointed chief operating officer, effective immediately. The award-winning…
5 Tips for Closing a Sales Deal
Arguably the key sales technique in your arsenal is closing the deal, the culmination of the sales cycle - here are five tips to help make you a more effective closer in sales negotiations.
5 Company Naming Mistakes that Can Kill Your Startup
In the fervor of starting a new business, it’s easy to overlook the long-term impact of a quick…
A Statement on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion from StartupNation
Inclusion has always been a central and underlying value at StartupNation, and we strongly believe that diversity is…
5 Ways to Totally Impress Your Clients on the Phone
You've impressed your prospective client enough for him or her to pick up the phone. Now what? Here are a few surefire ways to make a stellar first impression over the phone.
Are You a Small Business Owner? Tell Us About It!
Hello, StartupNation readers! We always strive to deliver relevant content and offerings to you, and in order to…
StartupNation’s 3rd Annual Year in Review: Starting Up in 2018
At the end of each year, StartupNation likes to provide its readers with some highlights from the past…
What’s Hot in the StartupNation Community Forums?
The StartupNation community forums provide an online space for like-minded entrepreneurs to share advice, discover new data and…
StartupNation: Build Your Business, Live Your Dream
If you’re ready to escape the grind, write your own future and be wildly successful, StartupNation has all…
Q&A with Our Inaugural StartupNation Story Competition Winners
In January, we announced the five winners of our inaugural StartupNation Story Competition. While we introduced you briefly…
Announcing Our Inaugural StartupNation Story Competition Winners!
StartupNation would like to thank each and every one of you who shared your journeys for our inaugural…
Have an Entrepreneurial Story to Tell? Join the Competition!
Have you built your own business from the ground up? If so, StartupNation wants to hear from you!…
Business Model Canvas: Escape the DIY Trap
With a piece of paper, a pen, sticky notes and 15 minutes, you can transform your business —…