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At this point, you might have invested years into researching and exploring your business idea. On the other…

Just as the economic effects of the pandemic showed signs of receding, the world has been hit with…

The gig economy is no longer about getting paid for small tasks on the weekend in addition to…

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff shares how the tech sector is supporting Ukrainian citizens at a time when…

Word-of-mouth marketing is undeniably effective in bolstering a business, with four-fifths of consumers trusting validations by their friends…

5 Preconceptions That May Be Preventing Your Side Hustle From Becoming Your Full-Time Gig

Entrepreneurship has always been the soul of the American economy. A recent survey revealed that 21 million people…

5 Reasons Why Side Hustles Make Millennials Better Entrepreneurs

Some 44 million Americans are currently holding down side hustles in addition to their main source of income. This…

Being Boss: Defining Your Business Model to Create and Deliver Value

The following excerpt is reprinted with permission from “Being Boss” © 2018 by Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson, Running…

WJR Business Beat: Changing Consumer Expectations (Episode 385)

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan talks about the changing expectations of the U.S. consumer and how brand…

IoT is Changing the Business Model From Freemium to Barter

For service-based businesses like software providers, getting customers can be tricky. Before people commit to a monthly subscription…

The following is adapted from “Exit Right: How to Sell Your Startup, Maximize Your Return and Build Your…

5 Women Entrepreneurs Disrupting the Wine Industry

One of my favorite quotes about wine is “a bottle of wine is actually alive,” as spoken by…

How Brand Activism Can Influence Business Performance

It’s difficult to read the morning news while sipping your freshly brewed cup of coffee without hearing about…

Why Yesterday is the Time to Understand Blockchain

If you’re not an enthusiast already, it’s time to start believing the hype about blockchain. In fact, it’s…

7 Mistakes New E-Commerce Startups Make and How to Avoid Them

As a serial entrepreneur, business adviser and mentor, I’ve seen many e-commerce success stories. But, I’ve also seen…

How to Use Pay-Per-Click to Help Grow Your Startup

You just launched a startup company, and there are countless things you have on your “to do” list.…

How Understanding Multigenerational Workforces Can Make You a Better Leader

Today’s workforce spans five generations: traditionalists, baby boomers and Generations X, Y and Z. Each generation comprises distinctive…

How to Create a Fundable Business Plan

Business plans are created for various reasons. Sometimes a plan is prepared for a strategic partner. In this…

4 Personal Branding Strategies for Startup Founders

Being a startup founder is a very tough but rewarding experience. I was fortunate early on in college…

How to Drive Users to Your Startup's Website with an SEO Strategy

After launching a startup, you’re likely still in the beginning phases of identifying your online audience and what…

The Challenges of Launching a Startup in a Foreign Market

Once upon a time, it was more than enough for a business to remain within the borders of…

How to Manage a Team of Freelancers

While many entrepreneurs start out as the only employees of their company, the smart ones end up hiring…

How to Deal With Clients Who Are Hurting Your Business Financially

A business that nurtures good relationships with clients is likely to find success since the business-client relationship is…

Cryptocurrency, also known as crypto, is a type of anonymous digital or virtual currency that, unlike other forms…

How to Keep Your Virtual Team Engaged

There’s no doubt the world of work is changing. The internet, the cloud and apps have successfully untethered…

This is an excerpt from “Leading From the Jumpseat: How To Create Extraordinary Opportunities By Handing Over Control”…

The Ideal Pitch Deck Is a Story, a Science and an Art

In the startup world, it’s pitch decks, not business plans that get companies funded. A deck is often…

Ada Chen Rekhi is the founder and COO of Notejoy, a collaborative notes app that helps teams tackle…

Affiliate Marketing in the Metaverse: 6 Examples

Even though the metaverse has yet to evolve and come of age, everyone is doing their best to…

What is the Best Type of Business Entity for Your Home Based Business?

Solopreneurs of the world, unite! This year, FlexJobs released “The State of the Remote Job Marketplace” report that…

StartupNation Growth Hacks #8: Create Flash Sales to Generate Revenue Now

The eighth in a series. Flash sales are a great way to generate quick revenue while engaging and…

Franchise Expert Nick Bibby on Successful Franchising

Some people assume that franchises are “can’t fail” plug-and-play businesses. But as Nick Bibby, founder of The Bibby…

3 Pitfalls for Entrepreneurs to Avoid When Starting Up

Being an entrepreneur takes a special kind of person; someone with drive, intelligence and thick skin. After launching…

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff shares results of a MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce small business index…

This Entrepreneur Went From Running a Million-Dollar, One-Person Business to Scaling Up

The following is an adapted excerpt from “The Million-Dollar One-Person Business: Make Great Money. Work the Way You…

The Importance of Recruiting Talent for Your Startup

For any business, proper recruitment is essential. It ensures the company can attract and retain the best talent.…

How Combat Flip Flops Used its Brand Story to Become Bigger Than its Products – And How You Can Do The Same

As a brand strategist, I am someone who is obsessed with startup innovation, the power of design, enhanced…

When it comes to startup brands, a good website design can help you stand out from the crowd.…

Launching a Family Business? Keep These 3 Things in Mind

Are you wanting to start a family business? If so, you’re not alone. According to the United States…

Lawsuits and business, unfortunately, go hand-in-hand. Every week, there’s something in the news about a major company being…

What Are Potential Investors Looking For in a Startup Business?

You have the idea, you have the business plan, you have the drive to succeed; what you don’t…

The What, Why and How of Content Audits

If you’re a content marketer, you know the importance of keeping your content strategy on track. But how…

How Much Budget Should You Allocate to Marketing Your Business?

Knowing how much to spend on marketing can be difficult, especially if you’re a startup with no historical…

Starting your own business is a new and exciting challenge that can be rewarding, but overwhelming. From the…

Startups and Venture Capital: What Do They Spend Their First Round On?

There are more startups than ever before post-pandemic. As the e-commerce industry continues to boom and work from…

How to Use Influencer Marketing to Grow Your Brand

If you’re hoping to grow your startup’s brand either through increased sales or greater brand awareness, influencer marketing…

How to Choose the Right Cloud Communication Software

It’s no secret that communication is critical for business success. In fact, it’s for this very reason that more…

Startup entrepreneurs face some of the toughest odds when it comes to achieving success. With 90% of startups…

I started my first company when I was six years old, selling fallen apples to keep the streets…

Always on the hunt for ways to grow his financial and insurance advisory firm, Ken Greene recently turned…