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E-commerce is a scary industry. Today’s technology dictates that small businesses are no longer simply competing with their…
Silicon Valley is known for its revolutionary ideas, grandiose statements and ability to challenge the status quo. By…
Are you ready to test the waters of entrepreneurship? Start with a side hustle. Having a side hustle…
The following is adapted from AI as Your Teammate by Evan Ryan. Copyright 2021 by Teammate Press. There…
Most of the population has come across the term “metaverse” after Facebook’s revelatory move to change its name…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan shares reports of the impact the pandemic had on women — they…
In today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses the 2022 brand intimacy survey by MBLM and why it’s important to…
You deal with plenty of challenges as an e-commerce business owner. But, there’s likely one big challenge that…
Getting your business off the ground is an exciting journey, but it’s not without challenges. There are a…
The fourth in a series. With more than 24 years of experience covering startups and small businesses, we’ve…
As an entrepreneur, you have a fierce independent streak. It’s how you got your business off the ground…
In today’s Business Beat, Jeff reveals the best U.S. cities to base a startup, according to a Wallet…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan explains the importance of providing a supreme customer experience. Tune in below…
The customer experience is the key to any marketing success strategy. Mimicking the age-old catchphrase of ‘the customer…
From side hustle to freelance to startup, keeping track of money just can’t be ignored. This is called…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan shares cybersecurity trends and advice from a new IBM security division report.…
Consumers are willing to pay more for essential services than they are for products. On today’s Business Beat,…
Remote work, which was considered a bit outlandish just a few short years ago, has fast become the…
Historically, revenue, capital growth and safety of returns have been the key determinants used by investors when making…
Getting the required attention from journalists for your brand or being featured in a publication is a huge…
In partnership with ProjectionHub, STORY Pitch Decks researched the best way to project revenue for early-stage startups across…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff warns consumers about the dangers of the buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment…
Professor Henrietta Onwuegbuzie of Lagos Business School claims, “Being purpose-driven helps companies grow faster and make more money.”…
We’re past the initial pivot stories involving the pandemic, in which vodka makers turned to developing hand sanitizer,…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks about a recent survey showing that as prices rise, as many as…
If you want to apply for the best credit cards on the market, you must have a decent…
We live in an exciting world where it’s pretty straightforward for anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit to start…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff warns of the consequences of daylight saving time on businesses. Tune in to…
Bad hires happen. However, they happen a bit too often. Studies show that nearly three out of four…
There are many ways to grow a successful business, and bootstrapping, while not necessarily en vogue, is what…
If you want your online business to flourish, you need to ensure you get your website’s homepage right.…
Working remotely became a way of life in 2020. It went from a privilege that some had to…
The following is adapted from “Relational Intelligence: The Five Essential Skills You Need to Build Life-Changing Relationships” by…
Jeff Sloan discusses cyber insurance with Michael Spath and Kapnick Vice President Melissa Selke. Here are highlights from…
Excerpted from “CEO EXCELLENCE: The Six Mindsets that Distinguish the Best Leaders from the Rest.” Copyright © 2022…
You think your company news is a big deal but will an editor feel the same way? Getting…
The fifth in a series. We all know about the power of influencer marketing, but too many people…
A business pitch is a presentation put together to entice an investor or group of investors. The goal…
Artificial intelligence (AI) raises everything from fears of a takeover by machines to optimism that computers will solve…
In this Business Beat, Jeff talks with Weingartz family members who explain what makes a family business thrive…
You’ve finally decided to embark on the entrepreneurial journey of your dreams and be your own boss. Congratulations!…
There’s a startup renaissance going on right now, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff shares details this year’s entrepreneur contest from Hatch Detroit, which recently joined TechTown…
Raising money for a startup is a long process, but an important one. Securing funding may not be…
Conversational marketing is a customer-centered approach that opens the lines of communication between company and client. Everything you…
Being more profitable is the result of a successful campaign to cut costs and to pump up sales.…
Instagram is no longer just a photo-sharing platform. It’s also an e-commerce app. With a billion active users…
You may see your home office as the place you take important business calls, the place you meet…
Closers aren’t just the attention getters who make the deal. I want to talk about the real deal:…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan shares information on how your startup can win $225,000 in grants, plus…