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For my startups, the majority of my team members have always worked remotely. When the announcement came to…

There has been a lot of buzz about growth hacking in recent years, yet many business owners are…

Launching a startup can take a lot of time, effort and money, but building one from scratch takes…

When you hear the phrase “influencer marketing,” what image pops into your head? If your first thought is…

This segment is brought to you by Dell Technologies While it may seem counterintuitive, starting a business during…

Every entrepreneur knows it’s difficult to get the capital to launch a new business. Even when you’ve established…

How to Create Marketing Demand for Your Unknown Startup

You’ve developed an innovative product or service that you just know is a potential game changer in your…

Additional PPP Guidance for Seasonal Businesses

It took a while to get here, but the SBA has provided some additional PPP guidance for seasonal…

Fish the Pocket, Not the Current: A Fresh Perspective

Confession: I love to fish. When I’m up at my place in Montana, or a stream here in…

Have questions on what it takes to get funding? Utilizing a pitch deck, share your compelling story in…

Create the Future Now in Order for Your Business to Succeed Tomorrow

The following is excerpted from “The Reinventionist Mindset: Learning to Love Change and the Human How of Doing It Brilliantly” by…

Relentless Lori Blaker Takes Her Family Business Global [Radio]

Welcome to another edition of StartupNation Radio, where we discuss how making it to the top of a family…

5 Actionable Steps to Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Spirit During Quarantine

COVID-19 has not only drastically impacted the health, finance and business sphere, it’s also had serious ramifications on…

Co-Working Space: What to Avoid at Your Startup

In Microsoft’s video series, “The Changing World of Work”, Philip Ross, CEO of Unwork, says, “I go around…

Why Every Startup Needs a Mastermind

Being an entrepreneur takes determination, vision, sweat, courage and the ability to approach your industry in a new…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Supporting Local Business (Episode 45)

On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares uplifting news about the desire to return to small, local…

Subscribers Make Your Company More Valuable

Why are Amazon, Apple and many of the most promising Silicon Valley startups leveraging subscribers in a subscription…

3 Ways a Credit Application Can Help Your Startup's Cash Flow

Most people hate chasing money. Poor cash flow is a common reason for business failure, and unpaid invoices…

What You Need to Know About Millennial Consumers

Millennial consumers are now the largest population in the U.S. Also referred to as echo boomers, these children…

On this weekend’s StartupNation Radio show, Jeff and co-host, Norm Pappas, interview husband and wife entrepreneurial duo, Amanda…

5 Ways Startups Can Make Waves with Big Game-Style Advertising Tactics

The biggest advertising event of the year has come and gone, and with it, every entrepreneur’s dream opportunity…

The Dummy-Proof Guide to Marketing

Many entrepreneurs get wrapped around the axle when it comes to marketing. They assume it’s over their heads,…

When you look ahead to next year, will your growth come from selling more to your existing customers…

What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About the Future of the Retail Industry

Prior to the soaring demand for household goods, reduced workforces, store closures and other challenges faced by businesses…

Small Business Loans: How to Simplify [Video: Part 1 of 2]

My name is David Haber and I am the cofounder and CEO of Bond Street, a startup that aims…

How to Bring Your Business Finances into the New Decade

For new entrepreneurs, now is the perfect time of year to look at your business finances with fresh…

The very nature of work is changing, and in some cases, it’s happening right before our eyes. If you…

Keep Navigating Through the Rapids: 5 Tips for Surviving a Recession

To say that we’re in a trying time for business owners, big and small, would be an understatement.…

Small Business Story: B.S., Incorporated [Fiction Book Excerpt]

Jennifer Rock and Michael Voss are Minneapolis-based entrepreneurs and authors who share a lifelong passion for storytelling. For…

Follow These Process Management Trends for a More Streamlined Business

One of the best things you can do for your business is adopt new process management trends that…

Accepting Credit Cards: How Much Does It Cost?

Understanding the fees associated with accepting credit cards can seem confusing and overwhelming. However, the facts are pretty…

This Entrepreneur Built a Six-Figure Business from Her Daughter's Hospital Bedside

While there is no perfect time to start a business, I always knew I had an entrepreneurial spirit.…

5 Things Entrepreneurs Need to Build a Career Plan [Book & Audio Excerpt]

The following excerpt was selected exclusively for StartupNation readers from “The Long View: Career Strategies to Start Strong, Reach…

What to Know About Hiring and Working with Millennials [Infographic]

Those that belong to Generation Y (born from the early 1980s to the early 2000s), or what we fondly…

4 Common Patent Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Registering for a patent is a significantly more complex process than registering for other forms of intellectual property…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Business Sectors Worth Pursuing Today (Episode 46)

On this weekend’s StartupNation Radio show, Jeff interviewed Amanda and Chance Richie of Plymouth Technologies. He asked them…

Bad Credit? Business Credit Cards for Entrepreneurs

Business owners face credit dings or downright bad credit for various reasons. And when a less-than-stellar history follows…

6 Ways To Improve Management and Leadership In Your Business

While it’s important to focus on growth in any business, that can only be achieved with the right…

If you enjoy crafting as a hobby and have an entrepreneurial side, then chances are you’ve probably thought…

Pitch Deck: Creating a Message to Simplify

Can you fully explain your company in one sentence? If you can’t, you might want to think long…

The following is excerpted from “Decisions: Practical Advice from 23 Men and Women Who Shaped the World” by Robert…

How to Add Value to Your Target Audience Through Emotional Branding

The following is excerpted from “Style & Substance: How to Create a Compelling Brand: A Guide to Women…

The Importance of a Digital Detox

The proliferation of digital devices means that we’re constantly connected to the office, wherever we are. It can…

Look for These 3 Soft Skills When Hiring to Identify High Potential Candidates

Behavioral interview questions can determine if a candidate not only has the right skills and experience, but who…

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Venture Capital (Episode 47)

On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares a newly released PwC report on venture capital. The report…

Go to the Cloud: Cut Costs and Scale Your Business

New cloud computing companies can help you cut costs and rapidly scale your business for launch, rapid expansion or…

9 Business Moguls on How to Break Into a New Industry and Make it to the Top

Looking to blaze into a new industry? We asked some of the world’s smartest business people and Advisors…

Social Media Content: Unicorn vs. Horse

I saw the cartoon above online searching for images for another post. Immediately I knew it would one…

How E-Commerce Brands Can Survive the Current Crisis

Since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in early March, small businesses continue to suffer on…

Meet Melody Godfred: The Entrepreneur and Philosopher Behind the Self Love Pinky Ring

Creating a company with purpose and passion that clearly speaks to its customers is many founders’ goal. The…