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WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Raising Money from Grant and Contest Programs (Episode 175)

For those of us in the entrepreneurial community trying to take a swing at creating and growing a successful new startup company, we know all too well how hard it is to raise the necessary...

byStartupNation

February 15, 2021

What You Need to Know About Unsecured Business Loans

As a small business owner, you may need financing at some point. You might need help purchasing an asset, expanding your business and more. No matter the reason, an unsecured business loan can help. Whether...

byRapid Finance

January 27, 2021

5 Alternative Financing Options That Help Startups Access Funding Quickly

Securing funding can be difficult for new entrepreneurs, especially given how stringent banks are when qualifying potential borrowers. However, numerous alternative financing lenders offer a wide array of potential financing options that are accessible to...

byTristan Kim

January 10, 2021

How to Pitch Like a Shark Tank Winner

During my 20 years in the window industry, I’ve dealt with countless and constant complaints from my customers about the inherent problems with traditional window screens. I was beginning to feel more like a screen...

byJoe Altieri

November 16, 2020

Why Was My Business Loan Application Denied?

This is a pretty simple question with a more complicated answer. There are a lot of reasons why a business loan application might be denied, but what most small business owners should be asking themselves...

byNav

October 21, 2020

Pet Plate Founder Renaldo Webb Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Look at His Shark Tank Experience

I’m the founder of Pet Plate, a fresh-cooked, human-grade pet food subscription service. We use only the freshest ingredients to make our veterinarian designed meals, and all of our meals are personalized for your pup...

byRenaldo Webb

October 12, 2020

Are Business Loans More Affordable Now Due to the Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the global economy in a number of ways. Unemployment is up, the stock market is down, and small businesses are struggling to make ends meet. While Congress approved some financial...

byEric Goldschein

September 21, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Angel Funding Booming in Michigan Despite Pandemic (Episode 117)

Despite the chaos of the pandemic, deal flow has remained fairly steady for existing angel groups in the area, with several new funds emerging, too. Angel funding is funding provided by wealthy individuals into a...

byStartupNation

September 17, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Huntington Commits $5 Billion to Michigan Small Businesses (Episode 112)

Yesterday, Huntington Bank and Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a $5 billion investment commitment to help Michigan businesses, consumers and communities. The funding plan will be focusing broadly on providing capital to small business owners...

byStartupNation

September 3, 2020

Embrace Your Bold Ideas: 3 Tips for Securing Investment During the Pandemic

Entrepreneurs are still the future of the economy. Entrepreneurs push innovation forward and find ways to solve the unique problems presented by COVID-19. Encouraging entrepreneurship requires investment capital and acquiring capital means investors must be...

byFord Seeman

August 26, 2020

7 Crowdfunding Tips for Securing Funds During COVID-19

Crowdfunding is a challenging endeavor even in the best of times. Recent data indicates that from January 2014 to the present day, only 22.9 percent of crowdfunding projects met their funding goals. Combine this with...

byAmad Ebrahimi

August 13, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: San Francisco-Based Density Raises $51 Million (Episode 91)

Are you wondering whether or not investors are investing in startups during the COVID-19 crisis? On this morning's WJR Business Beat, Jeff shares how firms like Detroit's own Ludlow Ventures continue to invest in startups....

byStartupNation

July 29, 2020

What We Learned From Turning Down a Deal on Shark Tank

When we appeared on Shark Tank to pitch our popular Zipadee-Zip swaddle transition product, we were thrilled to receive three different offers from the sharks. We ended up striking a deal on the show with...

byStephanie and Brett Parker

July 28, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: TCF Bank Announces $1 Billion Loan Program (Episode 89)

Yesterday afternoon, TCF Bank unveiled its $1 billion loan commitment for minority- and women-owned small businesses. This announcement comes just a few months after the company pledged to take a stand in order to fight...

byStartupNation

July 24, 2020

What You Must Know Before Raising Investment for Your Business

The following is excerpted from “Investor Ready,” courtesy of Julie Barber, CEO of Spark! Consulting www.areyouinvestorready.co.uk Before you dive into planning your investment approach, there are some important things to think about. StartupNation exclusive discounts...

byJulie Barber

July 8, 2020

4 Alternative Funding Options for Your New Business

It's hard to secure funding from venture capitalists. There's a good reason for that: it should be hard. Raising venture capital for the wrong kind of business is a recipe for startup failure. The media, such as...

byZach Anderson Pettet

June 19, 2020

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 details that funding increased 14 percent between Q4 2019 and Q1 2020. But while total funding in...

byStartupNation

May 5, 2020

WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: MEDC Pre-Seed Fund III (Episode 42)

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) just announced that it has awarded $3 million from the Michigan Strategic Fund to the Michigan State University Foundation to be used in a pre-seed fund targeting high tech startups...

byStartupNation

April 28, 2020

3 Things That Could Cost Your Business its COVID-19 Loan

The Senate approved an additional $60 billion in funding for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and $310 billion for Paycheck Program Protection (PPP) loans on April 21, 2020. It now heads to the...

byGerri Detweiler

April 23, 2020

Should Crowdfunding Be Part of Your COVID-19 Cash Flow Strategy?

As the economic shutdown continues, businesses are looking for funding to stay afloat. Federally funded programs have dried up, and public health concerns seem likely to prolong the economic shutdown. Thus, it’s important to use...

byGeorge Cook

April 20, 2020