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WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Business Travel is Making a Comeback (Episode 245)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the reemergence of business travel post-pandemic. In fact, 96% of business travelers…
Here Are 5 Best Practices for Post-Pandemic Content Marketing
Consumers have changed and evolved, and it’s imperative that your content marketing efforts reflect their current needs. Deloitte’s…
Want to Start a Lower-Risk Business? Become a Franchisee
The day I became a franchisor, the ceiling collapsed. Literally. I was at Kidville headquarters in New York…
How Social Commerce Can Help Startups Compete with Amazon Prime Day
Once again, Amazon Prime Day is upon us, and once again, businesses of all sizes are trying to…
Leading with Authenticity: How to Become and Remain an Authentic Brand
The following is excerpted from “Make It Don’t Fake It” by Sabrina Horn (2021), ISBN 978-1523091492, with permission…
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…
6 Ways E-Commerce Startups Can Compete with Amazon Shipping (and Win)
Although it may seem like ages ago, many of us remember what an ordeal it was to order…
Choose a Profitable Niche for Your Business in 3 Simple Steps
You have an exciting new business idea and have been studying how to start a business. But have…
How to Establish Yourself as a Thought Leader in Your Industry
When asked “who are you?” you might answer the question by saying “I’m a business owner” and sharing…
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…
Crowdfunding is on the Rise in 2021: Here’s What That Means for Entrepreneurs
It’s fair to say that starting a business is bittersweet, especially in 2021. On one hand, it’s exciting…
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…
Dell’s Total Tech Solutions: All You Need to Get it All Done
PCs are just the start: end-to-end tech solutions and expert advice from Dell Technologies Advisors. Partner with a…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Impact of Fake Reviews on E-Commerce (Episode 241)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses a newly released study from CHEQ and the University of Baltimore, which…
6 Ways to Keep Your Startup’s Finances Balanced Year-Round
Now that we are halfway into 2021, it is time to think about how you can further improve…
How to Use Earned Media Coverage to Drive Your Startup’s Sales
Do you believe PR doesn’t work? If so, you might be telling the wrong kinds of stories in…
Expert Advice for the 4 Million People Who Launched a Business in 2020
The following is adapted from “Startup CXO: A Field Guide to Scaling Up Your Company’s Critical Functions and…
Stop Trying to Sell to Everyone: Here’s How to Find Your Target Audience
Every year, amazing businesses fail simply because the people who would buy from them (their target audience) didn’t…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Entrepreneurship and Mental Health Issues (Episode 240)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses findings from Freshbooks’ latest Self-Employed Mental Health Report, which reveals that 49%…
Hit a Home Run Media Interview with These 11 Tips
Media coverage is a smart way to build exposure for your startup. A positive media interview about your…