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How quickly can a word’s meaning change? Well, when it comes to the business definition of “unicorn,” it…

Entrepreneurs who choose to incorporate as a limited liability company (LLC) may pause when they realize there is…

Starting a business is incredibly exciting, but it also requires a lot of strategic planning if you want…

StartupNation Radio: The Founders of Elsewhere Travel, a New Vacation Model

On this week’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff talks to Alexis Bowen and Craig Zapatka of Elsewhere Travel,…

WJR Business Beat: Tips To Drive More Sales And Create Customer Loyalty (Episode 365)

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff explains how transforming your employees into ambassadors will translate into customer loyalty and…

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Launching a Software Program

In the business arena, software remains one of the fastest-growing categories of startups today — and for good…

Much of the dialogue about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) plans in the media has been focused on…

On today’s episode of the Business Beat, Jeff highlights Lineage Logistics, based in Novi, which just announced that…

The world is changing. The status quo is being challenged. Business models are evolving, and the future of…

WJR Business Beat: Cannabis Industry Sets New Sales Records in Michigan (Episode 366)

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff shares the numbers on the booming marijuana business in Michigan, which regardless of…

5 Ways to Revamp Your Company’s Culture

If you want your business to be a place where people would love to work, you should focus…

WJR Business Beat: 2021 Holiday Retail Sales Wrap-Up (Episode 340)

On today’s episode of the Business Beat, Jeff recaps holiday retail sales. Tune in to the Business Beat,…

StartupNation Growth Hacks #2: Establish Your Expertise With a Podcast

The second in a series. With more than 24 years of experience covering startups and small businesses, we’ve…

3 Things You’ll Need to Launch a Creative Business

Have you dreamed of starting a creative business? Here’s how to get started. After the collective trauma that…

How Blindster's Kyle Cox Started From Scratch With a Strong Customer Focus

Many entrepreneurs have many beginnings, endings and renewals woven in their stories. The path of any entrepreneur is…

Employer Guides: Vaccine Policies in the Workplace

Lately the topic of vaccines in the workplace, specifically what employers can do, has been a popular point…

Business consulting and coaching have been around a long time. But what are they really? Let’s start with…

If you’re feeling alone trying to create a one-person work environment, rest assured there are others like you…

Networking has never been easy, and the transformation of the business landscape over the past few years has…

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan explains the latest trend in the digital world: Yats. These one- to…

Businesses largely focused on getting people into space have swung open the doors to all kinds of creative…

5 Mistakes Derailing Startup Founders

Your startup idea is your golden child – and it should be. But keep blind enthusiasm in check…

Have you always wanted to own your own business? Do you crave the flexibility, immense freedom, and sense…

Building Your Brand Online? Read These Tips First

The Great Resignation has inspired many Americans to look for a change. Whether that means starting a new…

How Do Small Businesses Stay in Compliance?

What do we mean when we talk about small business compliance? Business compliance means meeting a series of…

Building strong relationships with your customers is one of the most crucial aspects of starting and running a…

E-commerce has never been so popular. Post pandemic, e-commerce trading has increased by 35%, making it one of…

If you’ve started your business, made it work and now are looking to expand to a larger scale,…

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan reveals survey results on the impact of the Omicron COVID variant on…

AI and Automation Trends for Startups in 2022

The automation trends for startups change from year to year as artificial intelligence (AI) advances. The pandemic of…

Give one reason why a startup should hire internal candidates when looking to fill a new role? To…

Leaving Corporate to Be an Entrepreneur Empowers Women of Color

This modified excerpt is from THE FIRST, THE FEW, THE ONLY: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power…

Tech employees are often met with a difficult dilemma: choosing between a startup or a corporate company. As…

Business Basics To Perfect: 12 Entrepreneurs Weigh-In

What is one business basic every entrepreneur should perfect when looking to start a business? To help you…

As business owners, we tend to put the day-to-day of our business first at the expense of personal…

How Do Smart Contracts Work for Startups?

Smart contracts use the blockchain, the technology that powers crypto, to generate self-enforcing and digitally distributed contracts. They…

StartupNation Growth Hacks #3: Establish an Online Community

The third in a series. With more than 24 years of experience covering startups and small businesses, we’ve…

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan talks about the impact of social commerce, a form of e-commerce that’s…

Tips for Keeping Your Company Grounded During a Crisis

Being a business owner is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences I’ve ever had the opportunity…

Anyone reading this is likely aware that it’s getting tougher by the day to maintain a reliable and…

WJR Business Beat: How Equity Crowdfunding Is Democratizing Startup Funding (Episode 369)

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan explains why equity crowdfunding could level the playing field for diverse startup…

Millennials are making waves. As a generation, they are redefining what a successful career is, with a focus…

Why Startups Should Look to Agile Methodology When in Growth Mode

Hiring and team growth are often the first signs that a startup is advancing from the initial startup…

Entrepreneurial Studies Within MBA Programs Prepare Students for Real World

The value of textbooks and lectures delivering theory in a graduate business curriculum is unquestioned, but if there’s…

Ready to Exit Sole Proprietor Status? Consider These 4 Entities for Incorporation

A new year means a clean slate for business. If your business is still in sole proprietor status,…

WJR Business Beat: (Episode 370) New Report Highlights Hottest E-Commerce Categories

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan shares the results of a report on the hottest e-commerce categories for…

Starting a business is thrilling. You’re finally taking your business idea and turning it into a reality. And…

How Process Optimization Cures Employee Burnout

Now more than ever, retaining your top talent matters most. Your employees are the foundation of your business…

How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Gig Economy (and How Freelancers Can Pivot)

It’s hard to see any area of work and life that has been left untouched by COVID-19. This…

In an effort to increase revenue and balance cash flow, many service businesses are now attempting to mix…