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As the coronavirus ravages businesses, small business lenders are re-evaluating their underwriting policies, along with reviewing their risk…
Jeff Sloan and Linda Forte, senior VP of business affairs and chief diversity officer at Comerica Bank, co-host…
Crafting a job description that attracts quality candidates is tricky. That’s why we analyzed the way millions of…
They say that a good manager is distinguished from the rest by the way he takes care of…
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff discusses tips for good communication in business today. He suggests business…
Most entrepreneurs dream big in the beginning, envisioning a company that not only meets but exceeds expectations. While…
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You may think SEO is technical work that applies to all sectors and remains the same for all…
There are several ways consumers can support their local merchants during these trying times, and on this morning’s…
Before we start going crazy thinking about New Year’s resolutions, let’s take a beat and reflect on the…
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff talks about a business that’s thriving during COVID-19: Zoom. The video…
Technology concerns used to be all the rage with large corporations. Massive infrastructure and a fully dedicated IT department…
It’s an empowering time to be alive, thanks to social media, which gives a voice to anyone with something…
There are many reasons why the office of Dunder Mifflin made for such great television. While most people…
Morale is a term that one could best associate with the word “confidence.” Morale is one of the…
Congress has passed the CARES Act, which includes more than $367 billion in loans for small business owners…
Bring on the tinsel, the lights and the magic of the holiday season! Why? The “most wonderful time…
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Is there anyone in business who doesn’t recognize the power of simplicity? It’s an inescapable fact of life…
On this episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by frequent co-host, Norm Pappas, president and CEO of Pappas Financial.…
I find that I sometimes learn more from other people’s mistakes than from their good advice. Believe me:…
In this ever-changing marketing landscape, video remains a clear-cut winner in dominating all channels and platforms. Fueled by…
Branding is more than just your business’ name or logo. It‘s in the colors you use, the image…
New podcasts pop up daily. It’s difficult to wade through the noise and find the nuggets to move…
Fintechs are one of the hottest trends in the tech industry today. It seems as though everywhere you…
Expert marketers consider local SEO one of the most effective marketing techniques available today. It allows small businesses with…
The importance of time for success Time is limited for everyone. Even if a person gives up sleep,…
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares how Stormy Kromer, a company known for its signature hand-sewn…
When you’re running a new startup, you likely have a small budget for marketing and advertising, which means…
I have a confession to make: I started my company not knowing exactly what I was going to…
This article has been updated April 23, 2020 to include additional funding approved by Congress. Small business owners…
Venture capital investment shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. In 2015, VC funding for U.S startups…
Incorporation is a very important step in running your business, as it’s the moment when your business becomes…
Here’s all you need to fundamentally change the way you think about your business, and yourself in relation…
Small businesses have long been referred to as the backbone of the economy. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues,…
Many entrepreneurs focus first on building products and then finding a problem for their products to solve. That’s…
There are so many things to think about when you’re starting a business, including your company name, your…
On this morning’s WJR Business Beat, Jeff highlights the importance of sourcing small business financing relief from the various…
While it’s easy to focus on the positives of your growing business, what about mitigating risks for the…
Property insurance for your business might seem straightforward and all encompassing, but what if a disaster interrupts your…
In today’s retail world, increasingly more and more transactions are occurring online. Add to this the fact that…
Running an e-commerce store is a lot of work for a business owner. Everything falls on your shoulders,…
The biggest challenge for any brand looking to expand online is embracing the concept of digital marketing. For…
More and more, business owners are finding ways to make money online and monetize their audiences. It is…
Emails are an easy way to quickly get in front of your current or potential customers. However, a…
What do you do if you’re a small business and you can’t pay rent this month due to…
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The Comerica Hatch Detroit contest is looking to invest in the next independent retail storefront in Detroit, Highland…
On this episode of StartupNation Radio, your host, Jeff Sloan, sits down with two entrepreneurs who have made…
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This excerpt shows you how to utilize a LEAN sprint and is a follow-up to “How to Embrace Failure and…
Nothing can damage a company’s brand, reputation and bottom line faster than poor security. Today’s news stories seem…
Too often, learning is neglected in favor of productivity at startup companies. While it may be easy to…
Credit cards can make it all too easy to rack up fees and interest rates when we don’t…