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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…
Due to the pandemic, changes in consumer behavior have emerged across all areas of our lives. For example,…
Being an entrepreneur isn’t a job. It’s a lifestyle built around your businesses. You have to be all…
Michael Spath of Kapnick Insurance discusses employee benefits with expert Ian Burt. Here are highlights from that conversation.…
Embracing the move to hybrid or fully remote work could be key to retaining staff amid the Great…
In order to gain traction, earn revenue and turn a brand into a sustainable business, entrepreneurs must innovate.…
On this Business Beat, Jeff shares back-to-school shopping trends and predictions. How much are families spending and on…
AI (artificial intelligence) has fast become one of the best tools for growing a business — and in…
An entrepreneur does not run a business with his or her acute business acumen alone: it comes with…
Even before the pandemic, employers complained of labor shortages. Now, they’re experiencing an even tougher time finding and…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 70% of businesses fail within the first 10 years of operation.…
Running a new startup business is no easy feat and comes with lots of risks. Even after the…
On this Business Beat, Jeff talks with Mike Morse of the Mike Morse Law Firm about his company’s…
How do you successfully bootstrap a side hustle into a six-figure business? Building a wildly profitable business is…
The safety of your family, as well as the safety of your friends, visitors, employees and other people…
When you’re preparing to sell a new product, you should definitely consider running a soft launch. That means…
Automation is becoming a more prevalent part of the business landscape. However, one of the mistakes too many…
Technological advances today have made individuals and businesses more interconnected than ever. But the same networks that keep…
On this Business Beat, Jeff shares details of a funding program through Detroit Means Business and the Detroit…
It’s a common misconception that large corporations are the only ones at risk for cyberattacks. People believe that…
On this episode of “Inside Michigan Business,” Jeff Sloan talks with angel investor Doron York about the excitement…