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E-commerce fraud comes in many forms, all of which are extremely dangerous to consumers and online businesses alike.…

The full-scale transition to remote work has created countless challenges for businesses of all sizes across the globe,…

Entrepreneurs can prevent malicious actors from undermining their vision by developing a security-first mentality. Cybersecurity is important for all busines...

4 Ways Startups Can Save Money During the Pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many startups have successfully pivoted their business models to accommodate customers and keep their…

5 Intellectual Property Considerations Startups Oftentimes Overlook

Many contestants on ABC’s hit show “Shark Tank” answer “yes” when asked if they have a patent, illustrating…

What We Learned From Turning Down a Deal on Shark Tank

When we appeared on Shark Tank to pitch our popular Zipadee-Zip swaddle transition product, we were thrilled to…

Why Was My Business Loan Application Denied?

This is a pretty simple question with a more complicated answer. There are a lot of reasons why…

How to Use Reciprocal Marketing as a Growth Strategy for Your Startup

Reciprocal marketing is a marketing strategy in which two businesses agree to promote each other’s products or content…

As entrepreneurs continue to navigate the uncertainty of COVID-19, many are focused on increasing sales; however, lowering expenses…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Amazon’s Effect on Small Business (Episode 133)

Is Amazon a friend or foe to small business in America? The answer is… both. During Amazon’s two-day Prime…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: San Francisco-Based Density Raises $51 Million (Episode 91)

Are you wondering whether or not investors are investing in startups during the COVID-19 crisis? On this morning’s…

Business Innovation is an upcoming StartupNation TV program hosted by business coach and executive advisor, Jon Dwoskin. It…

There are thousands of companies creating and promoting thousands of products in the global marketplace each year. You…

3 Signs a Founder Has What it Takes to Scale a Startup During a Crisis

As the COVID-19 pandemic horizon stretches onward and a return to normalcy appears ever more distant, adaptation is…

Establishing a strong business credit profile is an important factor in how a business’ creditworthiness is evaluated when…

Why Entrepreneurs Must Position Their New Businesses to Succeed During and After COVID-19

The prospect of starting a business has never seemed so daunting. The global economy went into freefall following…

How to Build Scalable Financial Operations for Your Startup

One of the most important questions faced by startups is “How do I create a scalable financial department?” It’s…

StartupNation is excited to formally announce a strategic partnership with SCORE of Southeast Michigan, an organization of expert business…

Detroit-Area Entrepreneurs Achieving Great Success: Dave Alden and Steve Rundell

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

The following is excerpted from “Undaunted” by Kara Goldin Copyright© 2020 by Kara Goldin. Used by permission of HarperCollins…

3 Types of Design Your Early-Stage Company Should Focus on

We’ve learned a lot at Aesthetic about how early stage companies can best leverage design to become more…

Each generation leaves a significant mark on entrepreneurship. Gen Z is currently entering the working world in a…

5 Reasons for Shopping Cart Abandonment (and How to Reduce it)

Online shopping has been a convenient commerce alternative for a little over the past two decades, and as…

StartupNation presents a fireside chat with Dell’s director of VR/AR, Gary Radburn, moderated by Mick Brege. In this…

How Multiple Streams of Income Saved Me During COVID-19

For years, I’ve been a firm believer in creating multiple streams of income. While in college, I can…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: The Importance of Farmers Markets (Episode 93)

On today’s WJR Business Beat segment, Jeff discusses the importance of farmers markets. While they’re essential at all…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Halloween is Still Big Business Despite COVID-19 (Episode 137)

Tomorrow is Halloween, and even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, people are still planning to celebrate. More than 148…

Idea to Income: Your 27-Day Plan to Side Hustle Success

Author, speaker and entrepreneur, Chris Guillebeau, is the host of the Side Hustle School podcast and the author…

How to Create a Budget for Your New Startup

Some of the most groundbreaking products and services of the 21st century began as startups. Then, why is…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Start a Business to Sell Your Expertise (Episode 94)

On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares insights from a guest on this past weekend’s StartupNation Radio…

How Entrepreneurs Can Increase Their Visibility on Small Business Saturday

Most entrepreneurs are familiar with Small Business Saturday. The holiday, which falls on the Saturday between Black Friday…

An 8-Step Process to Evaluate Software Solutions for Your Business

Entrepreneurs are wise to make use of software to automate and streamline day-to-day processes. But knowing which software…

A Step-by-Step Guide to Generating Local Leads with Google My Business

Why is Google My Business (GMB) important for startups and small businesses? In today’s COVID-19 world, getting visibility…

Entrepreneurs have long been known as a courageous bunch, and this group is leading the pack when it…

There’s a new FinTech startup in the real estate industry, and it’s just secured $40 million in seed…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Small Business Coronavirus Impact Poll (Episode 95)

On today’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares insights from a recently released U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife Coronavirus…

5 Pro LinkedIn Tips for Entrepreneurs

If you’re not utilizing LinkedIn to network, build and grow your brand, you’re missing out on an essential…

Inside Michigan Business: Quicken Loans IPO

On this episode, veteran journalists John Gallagher and Jack Lessenberry explore the Quicken Loans IPO with featured guests, discussing…

Seth Godin Talks Creativity and How to Find Your Passion

In his newest book, “The Practice: Shipping Creative Work,” author and entrepreneur Seth Godin provides the roadmap for all…

As we reported on yesterday’s Business Beat, concern over a potential secondary wave of closures is high among…

How to Use a Messenger Chatbot to Automate FAQs About Your Business

Chatbots are an entrepreneur’s secret weapon. They can engage and assist your prospects or customers on autopilot, saving…

6 Tools to Help You Manage Your Remote Side Hustle Efficiently (and Easily)

Managing a side hustle on top of a full-time job requires a lot of dedication. Depending on the…

Not everyone has the drive to start their own business. Even deciding to press ahead and take that…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Older Founders are More Successful (Episode 97)

On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses a recent study conducted by the Census Bureau and two MIT…

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the COVID-19 Pandemic (So Far)

Hundreds of thousands of American deaths and counting. Staggering unemployment numbers nationwide. Unprecedented hardships for small businesses and…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: LLamasoft Acquisition Puts Spotlight on Michigan Startups (Episode 140)

Today, we’ve got some great news to report coming out of Ann Arbor. Another unicorn has emerged, as LLamasoft, an…

5 Free Ways to Market Your Business for Small Business Saturday

The small business’ answer to Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, is a nationwide event that highlights all of…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Most Successful Shark Tank Investments (Episode 98)

On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, we’re featuring the list of the top five most successful products that have…

5 Tips for Hosting a High-Converting Webinar

Webinars have proven to be an effective lead generation tool for many businesses. A well-planned webinar can often…

The Undeniable Power of Honesty (and How it Can Make Your Pizza Taste Better)

Why don’t people do the “honest” thing? Mostly, it’s because they’re afraid. Afraid, somehow, that the truth will…