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Building a high level of customer participation into your brand’s DNA will reap long-term rewards. There is no…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff Sloan and his morning crew talk about the…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Inc. reporter Melissa Angell tells Jeff Sloan about the…
How has your small business partnered with influencers? Give your best tip for other SMB looking to partner…
On today’s Business Beat, Jim Bieri of SBRE tells Jeff Sloan that brick-and-mortar retail “will continue to evolve…
Metrics matter, but not all data is created equal. In the frantic hunt for indicators of growth, entrepreneurs…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff talks with Phil Gusmano of Better Made about…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff Sloan talks with Josh Linkner about creativity: what it…
Virtual offices have been around for a while, but they’re not really what the name “virtual office” suggests.…
StartupNation Media Group announced Wednesday that Colin McMahon has been appointed chief operating officer, effective immediately. The award-winning…
Yes, you read the title right. Filing your tax return could potentially contribute something better to your business…
When you’re starting a business, there’s a lot to learn and a lot of new terrains to navigate.…
As an entrepreneur, what is one unexpected challenge you faced and how did you overcome it? To help…
In your startup’s earliest days, you need to improve its online visibility as much as possible. Boosting brand…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff talks about the hangover that comes with instant gratification you can’t afford through…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff Sloan encourages businesses to use newsletters to build…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff talks with Eric Yaverbaum on the ethical implications…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” guest Josh Linkner talks with Jeff Sloan about how…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Adam Mann gives Jeff some insight on extraterrestrial life.…
Growing up in the late ’70s and ’80s, the word entrepreneur was not in my vocabulary (or most…
Getting your startup off the ground not only takes a lot of hard work, it can also be…
On this episode of “Inside Michigan Business,” guest host John Gallagher talks with British-born entrepreneur Randal Charlton, the…
There are plenty of small e-commerce brands doing big things when it comes to selling online. These brands…
Opportunities to start a business can happen at any time, even during a pandemic. Amid COVID-19, many individuals…
Korri Wright just wanted to make her life a bit easier. Necessity is the mother of invention fits…
Let’s face it: Partnerships are hard. Often, two alpha leaders are combined, who now have to agree on…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan and Paul W. Smith preview a Business Biography episode on Victors Roofing,…
On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff Sloan talks about the TCNewTech reverse pitch contest that had…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Michael Spath and Jeff talk about the possible impact…
Daily work calls made with augmented holograms. Meetings held in immersive metaspaces. We’ve seen a lot of this…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” acclaimed musician and educator Ralphe Armstrong promotes the Anna…
Having a stimulating, rewarding occupation is an essential prerogative for most employees. It drives motivation and satisfaction in…
When you are brainstorming a name for your new business, it can be difficult to know how to…
It is no secret that partnerships are absolutely essential to any growing startup. Companies frequently seek partners that…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff Sloan talks with reporter Tracie Mauriello about teacher…
As the owner of a startup business, you wear many hats. One of those is that of workforce…
You don’t need me to tell you that blockchain is going to revolutionize the modern world. With that…
Entering a business partnership is an exciting new opportunity, but it’s also a decision that requires trust and…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” David Scott offers a metaverse primer. Listen to his…
Technology has become the backbone of how modern businesses function, with all types of organizations using tech applications…
When you first started your business, you may have had the dream to make it big one day.…
On this episode of the “Business Biography,” Jeff talks with Michael Schodowski and Amy Swanson of Shelving.com about…
Second homes are always a great option to have for a quick weekend getaway, family trip or any…
Starting a company from the ground up is an exciting time. You have an opportunity to build a…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff Sloan shares the results of a study on just how significantly podcast ad…
The following is an excerpt on leadership from “Friction: Adding Value by Making People Work for It,” by…
The days when entrepreneurship was inextricably linked to a product or service are long gone. Instead, content creation…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Lance Slatton of All Home Care Matters explains to…
On today’s Business Beat, Jeff shares the results of a study showcasing the causes of decreasing consumer spending.…
On this segment of “The Pre W. Smith Show,” Jeff gets the scoop on “shrinkflation” and what it…