When is the Right Time to Launch Your Business?

If you’ve ever aspired to start your own business, you know how exciting the idea can be. It’s easy to get carried away thinking about all of the possibilities of a business you’re passionate about, and how you can develop that business to make those aspirations of running your own company a reality. But smart entrepreneurs know that starting and...

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Time to Power up Your Business During Dell’s Semi Annual Sale

Power up your small business during Dell Technologies’ Semi Annual Sale, running Thursday, March 4 through Wednesday, March 24. StartupNation readers save an extra 5% to 10% on exceptional business solutions. Visit www.Dell.com/StartupNation to access these savings or call 855-900-5548 to chat with a Small Business Advisor today.  StartupNation...

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The Power of Crafting a Brand Story as an Entrepreneur

Gone are the days when the founder of a company was completely faceless and unknown. Over the last decade or so, there has been a greater call for transparency in the way businesses operate. The individuals who start and run these businesses, regardless of industry, are being called into the spotlight, as more and more consumers want to know exactly...

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Starting a Business? You Need to Research Your Number One Asset

Your successful business model might take the form of a side hustle or full-time freelance work. Perhaps you’ve decided to invest in a franchise, or you’ve created an app for today’s hot on-demand marketplace. There are lots of options, and no doubt you’ve given your choice of business and business model lots of thought. But how much thought have you...

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WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Entrepreneurial Success by Age Demographics (Episode 184)

On this morning’s edition of the WJR Business Beat, Jeff chats with Guy Gordon about the average age of successful entrepreneurs. The two discuss findings of a recent Harvard Business Review study, which may surprise you! Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about entrepreneurial success by age demographics: Tune in to News/Talk...

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How to Form an LLC in Michigan

Starting a business is an exciting journey. For many entrepreneurs, starting a business is their chance to take their product to market, to become part of their local communities and to start making income from their own ventures. Many entrepreneurs choose a limited liability company (LLC) as a preferred vehicle for that journey. An LLC is a type...

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Starting a Family Business? Avoid These 5 Mistakes in Your Continuity Plan

The following is excerpted from “The Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook: How to Build and Sustain a Successful, Enduring Enterprise” by Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer (Harvard Business Review Press, 2021). It may seem counterintuitive to those who are neck deep in building their business, but if you want to build an enduring legacy to...

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WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Positive Economic News (Episode 183)

To kickstart your week on a positive note, Jeff shares uplifting news about the drop in unemployment claims, boost in retail sales and overall optimistic outlook from local entrepreneurs. Tune in to this morning’s WJR Business Beat to hear more from Jeff! “Startup entrepreneurs I speak to regularly are indicating that investment into...

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‘Everything Borrowed’ Podcast Ep. 18: A Conversation with Randall Buchman

On this new episode of “Everything Borrowed,” Andrew welcomes Randall Buchman. Founder and CEO of Emerald Growth Partners, Buchman joins the Everything Borrowed roster in episode 18! Emerald Growth Partners is responsible for the cannabis company, Pleasantrees. Buchman is committed to creating a premium cannabis brand that is focusing on erasing the...

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Time Management 101: 6 Tips for Better Productivity

Study after study talks about how distractions affect our business and how we waste so much time. Think about it — if you can just save four minutes a day, over the course of a year, that’s approximately 24 hours. A whole extra day! It’s time to really start taking a look at how you’re spending your time. StartupNation exclusive discounts and...

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