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On today’s Business Beat, Jeff says texting with abbreviations is just a sign that business and our lives…
So, you want to open a personal or business bank account, but you’re not sure where to start?…
On this Business Beat, Jeff shares details of a funding program through Detroit Means Business and the Detroit…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff Sloan shares tips from a Vox article by…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Derek Dickow talks with host Jeff Sloan about how…
For brands to succeed, they need to know how they are perceived on social media. They also need…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” a preview of a Business Biography show on 760…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff Sloan talks with Josh Linkner about creativity: what it…
On this episode of “Inside Michigan Business,” guest host John Gallagher talks with British-born entrepreneur Randal Charlton, the…
Now more than ever, consumers have high expectations. Regardless of demographic, customers demand fast, reliable, impressive service. And,…
On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff talks with Todd Sullivan and Brian Dukes of ExitWise about…
While much of the nation is dealing with drought, small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) are drowning in data.…
Businesses need customers to stay competitive. To get those customers, most companies engage in digital marketing. However, one…
On this Business Beat, Jeff shares holiday spending predictions. The gist? Shoppers are eager but will be more…
As of July 2022, there were 3.57 million apps in Google Play, compared to 2.56 million apps in…
Monica Wheat has a thumb drive full of excellent advice for startup companies. But if she had to…
Businesses are booming everywhere thanks to the rise in e-commerce shopping. However, the more consumers shop, the higher…
Women have a history of creating and inspiring change – from writers to politicians to business leaders. And…
Startups, Jeff Sloan has great news for you on this Business Beat. The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff Sloan talks with Michigan Department of Natural Resources…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan shares sobering and cautionary news about how online shoppers use social media…
Positioning your brand as credible and trustworthy is essential for driving business success. And not just because it’s…
At Lumos, we raised $30 million in funding over a period of 18 months. And we didn’t say…
Purpose-driven companies are all around us, replacing profit with a greater good. Tesla setting a standard for clean…
Funding for female-led startups is on the upswing, Jeff reports on this Business Beat, at least in certain…
Michael Spath of Kapnick Insurance discusses the unique coverage considerations for the cannabis industry with business insurance and…
Michigan ranks No. 1 in searches for “sell my car,” a potential harbinger of tough times continuing, Jeff…
When people hear the word recession, they imagine poverty. But when we hear that word, we think about…
Pradeep Khurana, cofounder and managing director of ContinuServe, shares his insight into outsourcing and finding stability in turbulent…
Trump says he’ll ‘have the honour’ of taking Cuba as massive blackouts hit island CTV NewsTrump predicts US will have ‘honour of taking Cuba’ amid...
On this Business Beat, Jeff talks with Lindsey Dotson of the Charlevoix Downtown Development Authority about the fallout…
Technology is constantly changing the way we work, and automation is something business owners will be keeping an…
Securing funding for a startup relies heavily on the connections you have among investors, as well as your…
It is difficult to overstate the impact that the rise of e-commerce has had on the customer experience.…
This is an adapted excerpt from True Profit!: No Company Ever Went Broke Turning a Profit by Hermann…
On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeffrey Jones discusses worrisome results from a recent Gallup poll showing…
The following is an excerpt from “Exit Path: How to Win the Startup End Game” by Touraj Parang.…
The combination of introversion and remote teams can be daunting for both the employees and their team leaders.…
Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with a long list of entrepreneurs and the startups…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff talks with Kristina Oberly and Alison Todak of…
On this Business Beat, Jeff says recent statistics validate the vision of Michigan becoming a viable, if not…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff shares a cautionary tell about how important it…
Regardless of the economic climate, hanging onto top talent is always a balancing act. Add in the Great…
As a successful entrepreneur, what does your morning routine look like? What is your best tip for starting…
Most people want to be liked. It’s a natural inclination. However, in order to be successful, you sometimes…
Negotiation is one of the fundamental parts of starting your own business. Everything from acquiring a business loan…
Raising working capital is a huge part of the job when starting a business. However, many women-owned businesses…
One of the most challenging parts of starting a new business is building a brand. With so many…
Millennials and Gen Z are the perfect small business owners. They like to be independent, expect more lifestyle…
The following is excerpted from “SUPER FOUNDERS: What Data Reveals About Billion-Dollar Startups” by Ali Tamaseb. Copyright © 2021. Available…