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Securing funding can be difficult for new entrepreneurs, especially given how stringent banks are when qualifying potential borrowers.…
Building and scaling a business isn’t easy, and reality quickly settles in after the initial excitement of launching…
When you start out in business, it’s normal to research those who have gone before you and try…
As we move further and further away from the epicenter of the pandemic of 2020, it’s becoming clearer…
Updated January 11, 2021: The SBA has released guidance for new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans available under…
Opening your own franchise is a smart decision if you’re an ambitious entrepreneur. Being the owner of a…
On this episode of “Everything Borrowed,” Andrew Blake chats with Grace Keros, owner of American Coney Island, one…
You’ve gotten your PPP loan, spent it properly and hopefully qualify for full forgiveness. Congratulations! What’s next? StartupNation exclusive…
This morning, we want to direct the attention of small business owners to the latest pandemic stimulus bill.…
On this morning’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses results from a recent Piplsay study on the impact of brand…
What do you think of when you hear the word “entrepreneur”? When most people think of an entrepreneur,…
One of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face is how to market their products or services. On today’s Business…
Customer pain points refer to problems that shoppers experience that prevent them from making a purchase. For example,…
After a year like 2020, it’s tempting to advise any and all entrepreneurs to simply hold on for…
The pandemic’s effect on business has been staggering: In 2020, 163,000 businesses closed on Yelp during the first…
As entrepreneurs, we all know the value of having a strong brand. A strong brand is easily recognizable,…
Earlier this week, Rochester, Michigan-based OneStream Software announced that it closed on $200 million in new capital that…
After the Great Recession, many individuals (including myself), started doing anything they could to make extra money. I…
On today’s special edition of StartupNation Radio, we’re talking to several local Main Street merchants about the challenges…
COVID-19 has had a major impact on U.S. small businesses, especially Main Street establishments, such as retail stores…
Are you looking for a way to bring in extra income with a side hustle? If so, you’re…
As we know, the COVID crisis has dramatically increased the movement of businesses from a primary brick-and-mortar focus…
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Apple has just announced that it is opening its first U.S. Developer Academy in downtown Detroit. According to…
Success is not something that is delivered on your doorstep; it’s something you have to constantly chase after.…
As you step into the role of entrepreneur, you’re going to learn countless lessons along the way. Fortunately,…
On this morning’s Business Beat, Jeff shares findings from a recent Borrell Associates study, indicating that small businesses…
As a startup founder, you might be wondering how you can take advantage of the recent craze surrounding…
Welcome to the inaugural edition of StartupNation’s “Key Moves” podcast, hosted by Jeff Sloan! In this podcast, Jeff…
On this morning’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses Fortune’s recently released 100 Best Companies to Work For, which includes…
On this episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by guest co-host, Andrew Blake. Blake is President of…
Developing and executing a public relations (PR) plan is one of the best things you can do for…
If you’re an entrepreneur with a fantastic new product or service, there’s often nothing more tempting than wanting…
On this morning’s Business Beat, Jeff welcomes Dr. Craig Everett, finance professor at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School,…
Adam Mark Smith went from being a CFO to being on food stamps after protesting at a Chick-fil-A.…
The 2021 Midwest Venture Showcase, a partnership between the Midwest Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) and InvestMidwest, will showcase…
We all know that the COVID pandemic has created a massive wave of job losses in the U.S.…
On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff catches up with former StartupNation Radio guests to see where they…
The ebb and flow of modern business is difficult to predict. Small businesses, in particular, can struggle to…
Nothing spells disaster for a startup like poor financial health. Whatever the industry, however great the idea, if…
Two of the most popular entity formations for business incorporation are limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations. Both…
All businesses require funds to operate. Maybe when you first opened your doors, you used your own savings…
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares the story of a visionary entrepreneur in our region, Andrew…
The following is excerpted from “Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results” by Josh Linkner,…
Plenty of people dream of launching their own business, but then they undermine themselves, coming up with reasons…
Where’s the hottest startup activity in the U.S. today, and how does Detroit measure up? On this morning’s…
On today’s episode of “Everything Borrowed,” Andrew Blake welcomes Spike Cohen. Spike Cohen was the Libertarian Party’s nominee…
Showing and telling are both essential elements in any rewards-based crowdfunding campaign. Nevertheless, without the show, you’ll never…
While the COVID crisis has decimated certain business sectors, it is accelerating many others right before our eyes.…
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares an important adage for all aspiring entrepreneurs: find a niche…