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Hello, April! After covering January, February and March, it’s time for the fourth (and final) installment in our series…

Over the nearly 40 years I’ve either owned or otherwise worked in a small business, I’ve observed that…

After months of lockdowns that required many companies to cut back hours, pause production or close completely, restrictions…

Most entrepreneurs want and need things to happen now. Whether you started your own company, are employed as a hired…

Today, Carrie Green is a published author (of the book “She Means Business,” an Amazon top seller in…

On today’s Business Beat, we’re already starting to think about the holiday shopping season, and if you’re a…

On today’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares news of Oakland County’s program to distribute 10,000 COVID-19 ReOpen Kits…

The internet and the rise of digital technologies have revolutionized the business landscape. Never before have companies been…

Mindful Leadership is the Formula for Success, Says This Business Strategist

I have seen the mantra of “People First, Always” work in organizations of all shapes and sizes. You…

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on financial markets around the globe, which presents a formidable challenge for startups when…

A positive cash flow is the lifeblood of any successful small business. When your supply of capital begins…

How to Build a Brand and Make a Living with Your Ideas

The following is excerpted from “Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas” by B. Jeffrey Madoff. Copyright © 2020. Available…

Have an Entrepreneurial Story to Tell? Join the Competition!

Have you built your own business from the ground up? If so, StartupNation wants to hear from you!…

2017’s Best Business Books for Personal Growth, Leadership and Motivation

Numerous successful leaders will tell you they read a lot — including Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. This…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Virtual Internships Thriving in Spite of COVID-19 (Episode 122)

Last spring, we were concerned that internship programs may be in jeopardy due to COVID-19 concerns. However, virtual…

10 Projected Startup Trends of 2017

Maybe you’re an entrepreneur trying to pin down your next big idea. Maybe you’re a small business owner…

On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff talks about another business sector that has benefited greatly from the…

6 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Name for Your Dream Business

Our name is usually the first thing we tell someone about ourselves, and the first thing we ask…

Holiday Season: 7 Ways to Knock Your Customers' Socks Off

While you should be working to dazzle your customers year round, the holiday season represents a significant opportunity for…

5 Essential Practices for Developing a Personal Brand

Amid COVID-19, many individuals are using time spent sheltering in place to start a business or pursue a…

Year in Review: StartupNation 2016

This year was one of change for StartupNation: we restructured our website to serve you better, featuring improved…

What Makes Pop-Up Retail a Viable Option During a Pandemic?

Traditionally, when we think of starting a business, we tend to consider a handful of options. There’s the…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Viamedia Small Business Optimism Survey (Episode 75)

On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares uplifting news that, despite all the challenges of the COVID…

Clean Up Your Copy: Tips for Better Content Marketing

Content is a powerful means of connecting with your customers. In fact, Seth Godin famously said content marketing…

Use Personalization to Build Brand Loyalty: Here's How

The average person is exposed to a vast number of marketing messages in a single day. While experts…

4 Alternative Funding Options for Your New Business

It’s hard to secure funding from venture capitalists. There’s a good reason for that: it should be hard. Raising venture…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Detroit Mortgage Companies Set New Standard for How Businesses are Started and Grown (Episode 124)

We all know that in August Quicken Loans went public, making Dan Gilbert one of the richest people…

Angel Investors Share Tips for Successful Business Pitches

As any entrepreneur knows, having support from angel investors in the early days can make all the difference…

Perform Your Way to Small Business Growth with These 5 Principles

For the second year in a row, our training and consulting company, Performance of a Lifetime, has been…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Venture Capital Investment Goes Virtual (Episode 76)

On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares the new normal in venture capital: investing in a startup…

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s…

Top Leadership Traits Needed to Successfully Manage a Family Business

It wouldn’t be a stretch to say many people don’t like change of any kind. The status quo,…

Build It or Buy It: StartupNation Radio feat. John Patry and Mike Kaszubski

This episode of StartupNation Radio is brought to you by Pappas Financial On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio,…

Third Shift Entrepreneur: Keep Your Day Job, Build Your Dream Job

The following is excerpted from Todd Connor’s book, “Third Shift Entrepreneur,” published by Wiley, released in September 2020. Find…

Credit to Crowdfunding: Funding Options for Your Startup

Getting funding for your business is necessary, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Some of the obstacles you’ll…

Leveraging Credit to Build a Healthy and Thriving Business in 3 Steps

Popular media would have entrepreneurs believe that money is the solution to all of their business problems. Although…

Where to Start When Your Growth Stops

Why would two companies in the same industry, with the same financial performance, command vastly different valuations? The answer…

The 10X Rule: Drive Maximum Performance in Your Business

An entrepreneur is resourceful, able to make something more out of something less and is able to create…

Would Your Startup Survive a Cyberattack?

A cyberattack can instantly cause significant harm to a business. But the chance of a startup being hit…

How to Choose the Right Business Partner [Infographic]

Starting a new business can be the most exciting time of your life. When you’re sitting on a…

6 Activities Your Business Needs to Insure

Every business has different insurance needs. No matter the type of startup you’re involved with, you’re going to need…

The Pappas Brothers Talk Entrepreneurship Across Industries

This episode of StartupNation Radio is brought to you by Pappas Financial On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio,…

7 Tips for Using Data to Keep Your Startup Ahead of the Curve

“Data-driven” has become a buzzword at startups, on par with “disruption” or “lean.” But truly having a data-driven…

10 Profit Principles That Separate Want-trepreneurs from Entrepreneurs

Why do some entrepreneurs succeed, while others fail or never start at all? Let’s take a leap of…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Detroit Startup Week feat. Monica Wheat (Episode 77)

On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff highlights Detroit Startup Week, a week-long virtual conference that kicks off…

How to Pay Back an EIDL or PPP Loan

If your business received an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) or Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, you may…

3 Crucial Steps to Fail-proof Your New Business Idea

Starting a successful business is hard. But let’s not presume that entrepreneurship itself is intrinsically riskier than other…

Remote Hiring: Tips for Finding Successful Employees

Remote hiring can be a challenge as well as a deviation from the norm. Many of us are…

Detroit Startup Week 2020: Monday Recap

The beginning of this year’s Detroit Startup Week provides a good moment to take the pulse of southeast…

How Startups Can Successfully Turn Their Existing Product into a New Offering

You’ve spent the majority of 2020 being told that you must adapt to the pandemic’s new economic landscape…