Is your teen an Entrepreneur?
Maybe your teen isn’t the captain of the football team or the cheerleading squad – But, maybe they can be a captain of industry! Dwayne Farnsworth, America’s Youth Entrepreneur Coach, shares with you how to...
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Companies collaborate to find solutions
Whether you are an established energy tech company or an inventor who wants to accelerate your idea, NextEnergy and RecoveryPark would like to work with you. The winner of the $80,000 NextEnergy lighting challenge for...
Got a great idea? Let Hatch Detroit get you going.
Today’s show focused on the Hatch Detroit Program. Janice Tessier from Comerica Bank, Lisa Dancsok from Rock Ventures and Stephen Roginson, the 2013 Hatch Detroit Winner, share with you the secrets to getting your business...
Line of Credit: Advantages, Disadvantages & More
Is a Line of Credit the Right Solution for Your Startup? Running into cash flow problems from time to time is part the process of running a startup. Sales growth is never orderly and can...
The Pros and Cons of Providing Company Cars to Employees
Is providing company cars to employees right for your business? Despite the increasingly complicated tax system both businesses and staff face, the popularity of businesses providing company cars to employees remains very high. Around half...
5 Networking Tips for New Entrepreneurs
Networking: An entrepreneur's lifeline Networking is crucial for anyone's career, but when you're new to the entrepreneurial scene, or just launching a startup, a well-developed network can help your business thrive. Finding a way to network...
Retail Gone Mobile! Why You Should Start A Mobile Boutique
Is a mobile boutique right for you? If you are an entrepreneur looking to launch a retail business, but don’t have a tremendous amount of start-up capital to get it started, then a mobile boutique...
Albert Scaglione Founder and CEO of Park West Galleries
This was one of those shows where Jeff and Norm didn't have to do too much work. They gave Albert Scaglione, founder and CEO of Park West Galleries, a topic and he ran with it!...
How does product packaging influence consumer behavior?
Good or bad - product packaging can influence consumer behavior! Product packaging is considered as the ultimate opportunity for marketers to communicate the brand’s message visually, positioning the same as a better choice than any...
Three Branding Strategies That Made Nutella a Business Success
This year the hazelnut based sandwich spread Nutella turned 50, and its huge fan base has been celebrating with events across the country. Using the tagline “Spread the Happy,” Nutella has crossed the threshold from...
6 Core Values Every Startup Should Consider (Hint: Happiness Should Be One of Them)
Entrepreneurs love talking about company culture. But unlike hanging hammocks in the office or installing a two-story slide, your company’s core values can actually have a major impact on your bottom line. Strong core values...
Starting An eBay And Amazon Business In 2014: It’s All About The Cash Flow, Joe.
I’m really happy to announce that my good friends at StartupNation have asked me to keep on truckin' with some more e-commerce blog posts for your enjoyment and, hopefully, benefit. Basically, I am the Game...
Four Steps to Improve your Company’s Performance in 2017
Here are four essential steps for improving your company's performance and growing your business: 1. Know your Financials Companies are dynamic organizations with a myriad of business functions occurring simultaneously. In order for the company...
Smart Strategies for Managing Office Supplies
While many small businesses seem to run their operations on a day-to-day basis and to manage their supplies as an afterthought, others take a much more proactive approach to managing office supplies. The latter approach...
8 Ways Technology Helps You Save Time
Working in blocks of time, using a to-do list and focusing on your top priority tasks are all proven ways to save time. When you combine those timesaving methods with technology, you can save even...
4 Ways to Convince Prospects to Buy From You
“Why should someone buy from you instead of your competition?” I ask my clients this question all the time, and sadly, I rarely get a compelling answer. Most say things like, “I have great customer...
Six Businesses You Can Run From a Tropical Island
There’s been a prominent shift in the way that Gen Y perceives work and the idea of a “career.” No longer are most students graduating and trying to lock down a 30-year job at a...
Avoid the Top 4 Startup Mistakes When Incorporating
During the initial months of the year, savvy entrepreneurs rush to incorporate their businesses. And with good reason, a corporation or LLC is essential to protecting one's personal assets from any liability of the company....
Top 10 Revenue Generating Tips
Many companies focus on "lead generation". However, by taking your focus beyond leads and instead focusing on "revenue generation", you can build your business faster. To that end, here are the top 10 ways for...
Your Business Car – 8 Important Tax Considerations
Many business owners use a car, truck, or van in the course of their operations—to make deliveries, pick up supplies, and visit customers and clients. Tax-wise, there are certain rules that apply to write-offs for...