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I’ve worked in accounting my whole career, so I can say this without shedding a tear: hardly anybody…
Once labeled the ugly stepchild of venture capital, hardware startups have historically experienced difficulties securing funding. In 2015,…
On this morning’s Business Beat, Jeff shares findings from a recent Borrell Associates study, indicating that small businesses…
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On this morning’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses Fortune’s recently released 100 Best Companies to Work For, which includes…
The path to greatness starts with a critical look in the mirror. These accomplished entrepreneurs share their best,…
The following excerpt is reprinted, with permission of the publisher, from “7 Principles of Transformational Leadership” © 2017…
Repurposing your blog content is valuable for three important reasons. It allows you to drive new traffic to…
For entrepreneurs, July is a great time to assess how the year is shaping up, make adjustments that…
Starting any business from the ground up is challenging, especially when you have a plethora of responsibilities and…
All businesses require funds to operate. Maybe when you first opened your doors, you used your own savings…
The “secret sauce” that makes a startup unique and profitable can be among its most important competitive advantages…
The following is excerpted from “Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results” by Josh Linkner,…
When you started your business, you probably put some work into a business plan. If you then looked…
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While there’s always a lot of buzz around retail and B2C businesses preparing for the holiday sales season,…
I grew up in the Midwest where discussions of money, politics, religion and college football allegiances are deemed…
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares an important adage for all aspiring entrepreneurs: find a niche…
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On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares a great story of entrepreneurial success happening right here in…
If you do a web search to learn how to start a business, you’ll notice that most lists…
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The idea of starting and running a business for any reason other than profit may seem counterintuitive to…
Welcome back to another brand new episode of StartupNation Radio! Today, Jeff is joined by frequent co-host, Norm…
Happy New Year! Well, not yet, but for your business, it might as well already be. Why do…
Historically, field marketing has been a one-way street. Field marketers target retail locations, events and communities with the…
You’ve heard it before: “Fortune favors the bold.” Or the ever-popular, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” There’s also, “The ...
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Searching for a small business loan can feel a little bit like hitting the dating scene. You’re researching…
When you hear that a business is “profitable,” it’s easy to assume that it’s smooth sailing when it…
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff and Paul W. Smith discuss the 2021 Midwest Venture Showcase, a…
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Elon Musk famously announced in an open letter in June of 2014 that Tesla would “not initiate patent…
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Plenty of side hustles can earn you a bit of side income, but only some have the potential…
Now that we’re more than halfway through 2017, it’s time for a little mid-year in review at the…
According to Forrester Research, the size of online retail sales will be $370 billion by the end of…
Running a business is hard work, and nothing is more challenging than trying to secure the funds needed…
Today, tech giants rule a large portion of the web. Alphabet Inc. (Google’s parent company) and Facebook combined…
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses the recently released Small Business Recovery Report conducted by Kabbage, an…
When starting out in business, it can be difficult to generate self-belief if you’ve never done it before.…
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff chats with Jerome Brown, co-owner of Detroit Soul, and Goldman Sachs…
Growing up, it always irritated me when I would read books and hear about teenagers, as young as…
Why is there so much talk about “young” entrepreneurs when the most successful companies (the top 0.1% based…
For entrepreneurs running lean startups, it can be tough to get into the holiday spirit. On the one…
“One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon…
Admit it: If you’re like many entrepreneurs, you’re likely still in the early stages of digital transformation. And…
I get a lot of questions about content measurement and analysis. If you’re going to spend time and money…