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…
The Midwest’s Top Female Founders to Watch in 2021
“We always say unapologetically: we’re here to win, we’re here to win big, and our opportunity is big.”…
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…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Google, Facebook and Amazon Attract Majority of All U.S. Ad Spend Last Year (Episode 196)
According to a provisional GroupM analysis just published by the Wall Street Journal, Google, Facebook and Amazon attracted…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Fireworks Sales Are Booming (Episode 252)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses this year’s boom in fireworks sales, including a 200% to 300% jump,…
3 Dangers of an Unincorporated Business (and How Incorporation Can Resolve These Problems)
Often, one of the first pieces of advice an entrepreneur receives when they start a business is to…
StartupNation Radio: Entrepreneurs Share How to Make it Big on Amazon
On today’s Amazon-themed episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by co-host Matt Damman. Together, they talk with…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Cryptocurrency Now Going Mainstream as Accepted Payment (Episode 197)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses the rise of cryptocurrency as a mainstream form of payment.…
The 6 Elements of a Great Workplace Culture Your Startup Needs in 2021
The following is excerpted with permission from the publisher, Wiley, from “Upstanding: How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility,…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Study Shows Gains in Local Ad Sales for 2021 (Episode 198)
We’ve long been advocating for entrepreneurs to start an online business, and now it’s time to take your…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Amazon Prime Day Sales Results (Episode 253)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the results of Amazon Prime Day, which saw $11.19 billion in overall…
4 Ways to Start Selling Online Today
If you think you’ve missed out on the e-commerce boom and should have started an online business long…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Put the Concept of FOMO to Work for Your Business (Episode 254)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the fear of missing out, or FOMO, and how it can be…
Tune in to the Business of Music on StartupNation Radio
On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff chats with three entrepreneurs working to make a huge difference in…
How to Plan Successful In-Person Events in a Post-Pandemic Landscape
The pandemic changed how people interact with one another, but it could not squash the need for in-person…
Why Entrepreneurs Should Create Core Company Values from the Start
Company values are more than just meaningless words on your company website or in your handbook. Company values…
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…
How President Biden’s Tax Reform Could Impact Your Small Business
Information about tax changes the Biden administration is considering have recently leaked, creating some big headlines in media.…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Mobile Advertising is Booming in 2021 (Episode 256)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the recent growth of mobile advertising, causing 66% of marketers to increase…
The Importance of Business Coaching: StartupNation Radio featuring Jon Dwoskin
On today’s business coaching-themed episode of StartupNation, Jeff brings on Jon Dwoskin. Dwoskin is a business coach, author,…
Restaurant Revitalization Fund to Provide $28.6 Billion in Grant Funding to Restaurants Hit Hard by COVID-19
No question, the pandemic has taken its toll on a lot of small restaurants over the last 12…
How a Professional Employer Organization Can Help Your Startup
Starting a business is no easy task. The range of possibilities for new opportunities in today’s modern world…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Federal Government Offers Deferred Payments on EIDL Program Loans (Episode 200)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will defer the time period in which small businesses need…
Small Business Check-In: Which Sectors Are Recovering Better and Why?
March 2020 was a month no business owner will soon forget. The country was locking down, and our…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Consider the Legal Entity Known as a B Corp for Your New Business (Episode 201)
Are you looking to start a business with a social mission? If so, creating a B corp might…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Brick-and-Mortar Stores Likely to Survive Pandemic (Episode 257)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses brick-and-mortar stores, which are thriving despite the pandemic and an overwhelming surge…
4 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Business Structure
Structuring your business is one of the first—and most important—decisions you make in your entrepreneurial journey. Your business…
Surviving and Thriving Post-Pandemic in a World of Constant Digital Transformation
The following is excerpted from “Everybody Wants to Rule the World: Surviving and Thriving in a World of…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: New Study by Accertify Indicates That Businesses Online Face a Growing Threat (Episode 202)
More businesses are being started up online than ever before, and with that, a new study conducted by…
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…
President Biden Signs PPP Extension Into Law, Application Deadline Now May 31
On Tuesday, President Biden signed a bill extending the the deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: It’s Important to Support Our Local Bookstores (Episode 258)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the importance of supporting local bookstores and highlights “The Bookstour,” a new…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: TalkDesk Study Shows Business Owners Must Have an Omnichannel Presence (Episode 203)
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses the importance of having an omnichannel approach in business. What…
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…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Coffee Consumption is Booming During the Pandemic (Episode 204)
The pandemic has changed consumer habits in a number of ways, including what we drink and even how…
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…
StartupNation Radio: ‘Ask the Expert’ About Customer Acquisition Featuring SCORE of Southeast Michigan
On this episode of StartupNation Radio, we’re featuring a new installment in our “Ask the Expert” series, which…
3 Questions to Consider About Remote Workers Before Making a Hire
One of the most critical steps in successfully scaling a business is to hire staff, and the hiring…
PetPlate Founder Discusses Navigating the Messy Middle in Business
Building and scaling a business isn’t easy, and reality quickly settles in after the initial excitement of launching…
3 Food Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Ingredients for Success on StartupNation Radio
On today’s food-themed episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to food entrepreneurs Jessica Harold and Patrick Hingst of…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Click and Collect Has Become a Mainstay in the Way Consumers Make Their Purchases (Episode 205)
As we move further and further away from the epicenter of the pandemic of 2020, it’s becoming clearer…
This Franchisee Shares How to Survive and Thrive During Tough Times
The year 2020 will always be synonymous with words like “tragic,” “traumatic” and “tough.” For Mosquito Authority® franchise…
The Best Loans for Franchises
Opening your own franchise is a smart decision if you’re an ambitious entrepreneur. Being the owner of a…
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,…
6 Things to Do After Receiving Your PPP Loan
You’ve gotten your PPP loan, spent it properly and hopefully qualify for full forgiveness. Congratulations! What’s next? StartupNation exclusive…
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…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Impact on Brands Taking Positions on Social Issues (Episode 206)
On this morning’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses results from a recent Piplsay study on the impact of brand…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: In Post-Pandemic Era, Consumer Trust Drives Sales (Episode 260)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses a new study from Avionos, which finds that consumer trust is more…
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Back-to-School Spending is Booming This Summer (Episode 261)
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses back-to-school spending, with estimates of $37.1 billion on elementary through high school…
12 Tips to Prevent Employee Burnout in the Post-COVID-19 Workplace
As entrepreneurs, we must make sure to take care of our most important assets: our employees. In addition…